Trojans and Bruins Hold No 1 and 2 in UPI Football Poll
Southern California tops the coaches poll with 345 points and two first place votes, UCLA climbs to second with 313 points after a 21 6 win over Stanford. Colorado debuts higher at No. 3, Purdue edges down, and upset wins shuffle the top 10 as USC and UCLA loom to meet in Los Angeles Coliseum.
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No Test Seen For Unbeaten Trojans
Southern California ranked No. 1 hosts Oregon as a 35 point favorite in a game built around unbeaten status and O J Simpson. Notre Dame Michigan State loom in a separate telecast while UCLA Colorado and other top teams are noted with spreads and matchups across regions.
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Jolting Joe DiMaggio Balked As Oakland's New Field Boss
New York reports describe Charlie Finley's plan to hire Joe DiMaggio as Oakland manager. Finley considered the idea for weeks and consulted Frank Lane who doubted DiMaggio would accept managing the club. Lane confirmed the Florida conversation with other club officials.
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United States Struggles in Pre-Olympics as Russians Lead
In Mexico City the United States trails Russia in the Pre-Olympics with Russia earning two golds and a bronze to reach 47 overall, while Japan sits second and the U.S. and East Germany tie for third with 21. Events include skeet shooting and diving where Americans Ed Brown and Dan Voorhees II pace skeet, Jim Henry Sue Gossick and Ann Peterson enter the diving competition. The warmup meets run through Oct 29 as betting odds favor the Russians.
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Winning Habit At Northeastern Huskies Keep Ground Game Strong
Northeastern coach Joe Zabilski has built a 20 year run of success with a tough ground attack and stout defense. The Huskies have won five straight, part of an eight game streak including last season's 6-2 mark, slipping only ten losses in five years. Curran leads the backfield after a 146 yard effort, as Springfield and American International losses frame a rugged Yankee Conference schedule.
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Patterson Seeks heavyweight title again in Quarry bout
Ex champion Floyd Patterson declares confidence before 12 round war with Jerry Quarry at the Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles. The bout closes the first round of the World Boxing Association tournament to crown a Clay successor. Patterson, 32, aims to regain the crown for a third time after a prior draw with Quarry last June in Los Angeles when Patterson was knocked down twice.
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Pro Grid Standings and Sunday Results Summary
Detroit defeated Atlanta 24 to 3 while Cleveland beat Chicago 24 to 0 Dallas won 24 to 21 over Pittsburgh Green Bay 48 edged New York 21 St Louis 48 beat Philadelphia 14 Minnesota 20 tied Baltimore 20 San Francisco 27 defeated New Orleans 13 Los Angeles 28 tied Washington 28 Tie results highlight key outcomes Minnesota at Atlanta Baltimore at Washington Los Angeles at Chicago Cleveland at New York Dallas at Philadelphia Detroit at San Francisco Green Bay at St Louis on Monday schedule
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