AstroTurf blamed for rising football injuries and traction issues
Seattle doctors study on artificial turf shows higher injury rates on dry turf due to traction, with 0.93 injuries per game on dry surfaces versus 0.61 on wet or natural grass. Findings cited from University of Washington and expanding to Spokane and Portland with connections to Hofstra and 31 states using synthetic turf.
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Magic names to watch in 1971 college football preview
United Press International surveys seven regions to forecast the 1971 season. East leaders Syracuse and Penn State figure prominently with Boston College and Yale contesting in a deep cluster. Midwest spotlights Notre Dame and Michigan amidst quarterback questions. South foresees Auburn LSU and Tennessee in a tight race. Midland centers on Nebraska’s dominant Huskers with Oklahoma challenging. Stanford and Pacific Eight threats brace for title bids. Southwest eyes Texas, Arkansas and Texas Tech as the class of the league. Mountain and West regions weigh Arizona State, Air Force, Utah State and Pac Coast closures against UCLA and USC adjustments.
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Plunkett Set for Starting QB Debut with Patriots
Jim Plunkett will start his first NFL game for the New England Patriots this Sunday, coach John Mazur confirming the rookie despite backing Mike Taliaferro. Plunkett, lauded by peers like Alex Webster and O J Simpson, expresses relief at gradual learning and readiness to prove his ability.
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Patriots Falcons game in doubt over stadium plumbing
FOXBORO Mass UPI reports the head of the Board of Selectmen said it will likely be known only by tomorrow night if the New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons game can be played Sunday at Schaefer Stadium. The newly built 6.1 million dollar venue with 1,000 seats appears to be struggling with plumbing issues.
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Pownal Officials Scramble Over Stadium Water Pressure
The selectmen who run Stadium Realty Trust installed three 15,000 gallon tanks to raise water pressure at the stadium on Rte. 1 between Boston and Providence. They must disinfect, fill, drain, refill, then await 24 hour culture tests. A Sunday game hinges on testing results and could be delayed. Heisman winner Jim Plunkett is slated for a first pro start for the Patriots Sunday, in a game benefiting Cardinal Cushing's charity if played.
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Adams East Side and Vermont Steak House win YMCA softball games
In Bennington YMCA action at Noel Field Adams East Side defeated Jerry's Gulf of Arlington 4-3 behind five-hitter Tom Kalisz, while Vermont Steak House held off Diggers' Ding-A-Lings 9-7 with Ed Ballence winning on the mound. Vermont hitters included George Cook with three hits and Robin LaCroix homering twice.
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