Weekend gridiron picks pit Rams over Vikings
United Press International notes a slate of picks with the Rams favored over the Vikings and several regional games highlighted. Other matches include Denver over San Francisco, Miami over Cleveland, St. Louis over the Giants, Detroit over Chicago, Kansas City over Dallas, Baltimore over Boston, Oakland over Pittsburgh, Washington over Cincinnati, San Diego over Houston, Atlanta over New Orleans, Green Bay over Philadelphia, Buffalo over the Jets, and college and regional clashes featuring Tennessee, UCLA, Northwestern, Yale, Dartmouth, Penn State, and more across the East, Midwest, South, and West.
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Jets face uphill battle after Namath injury
New York Jets slip to 1-4 after Joe Namath broke his right wrist in a 29-22 loss to Baltimore. With Namath out, Al Woodall and Bob Davis vie to steady a struggling offense as key players are sidelined and the schedule grows tougher. Coach Weeb Ewbank praises the team spirit despite mounting losses.
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Bruins seek fifth straight as they host Black Hawks at Boston Garden
Boston Bruins aim to extend an unbeaten four game road run into a fifth straight win by hosting the Chicago Black Hawks at Boston Garden. Coach Tom Johnson praised the team’s pace while goalie Gerry Cheevers is expected back, with Don Awry nearing return from a thigh pull.
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Celtics retire Sad Sam Jones as Cowens shines in debut
Boston marked its 1970-71 home opener by retiring Sam Jones’s No. 24 and introducing rookie Dave Cowens, who dazzled with 22 points and 20 rebounds as the Celtics fell 121-118 to Detroit. Cowens earned praise from Heinsohn and Havlicek while Lanier struggled.
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Bob Lanier
Harvard
Freshman Bullpups Shine Behind Bulldog Varsity
Manchester notes Burr and Burton frosh known as the Bullpups remain unbeaten and unscored on after two games. Coach Vic Crump praises their eagerness and weekly prep work, saying they push the varsity with practice and drive. Saturday hosts Burr and Burton-Fair Haven as Bullpups cheer from the sideline.
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Sayers Knee Ready for 1971 After Surgery
Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers is expected to be physically ready for the 1971 season following a second knee operation on damaged posterior ligaments. Dr. Theodore Fox said Sayers has no chance to play this season and will wear a cast for six weeks with focused exercises. Baynham also had ankle tendon dislocation surgery and will wear a cast for four weeks, possibly rejoining in the final games. Bob Wallace was released from the hospital.
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Patriots turn corner on injuries
Milton Massachusetts UPI coach Clive Rush says Boston Patriots have finally avoided major injury reports for the week. Ike Lassiter is fit for the game against Baltimore Colts as New England aims to improve pass defense after early league struggles.
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