Vikings and Dolphins again meet to open NFL season
Vikings beat Chargers 42-0 as Bob Berry threw three TDs and Oscar Reed ran for three, while Miami Dolphins defeated the Bears 30-7 with Earl Morrall guiding late drives and passes to Howard Twilley and Marlon Briscoe. New Orleans, Detroit, and Oakland posted wins in Saturday action.
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Player Trevino off schedule in Akron World Series playoff
Gary Player and Lee Trevino were late for appointments as they continued a five hole sudden death playoff at Firestone Country Club for the World Series of Golf. After darkness halted play, they resume at 10 a.m. EDT with $50,000 at stake. Bobby Nichols finished third at 143 for $7,500 and Hale Irwin earned last place money of $5,000 after a 148 total.
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Eagles Top New England UPI Poll With 26 Of 27 Votes
Boston College led the preseason UPI coaches ratings for New England major college teams with 132 points and 26 of 27 first place votes as 1973 records and 1974 outlooks were tallied. Dartmouth was second with 85 points, followed by Connecticut and Harvard tied at 42 and Yale at 41.
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Mt Anthony scrimmage vs Taconic postponed by weather
Mt Anthony Patriot football scrimmage with Taconic High School of Pittsfield set for today at 3 on Spinelli Field weather permitting. Earlier postponement due to wet fields. decision aimed to protect field conditions before the season. The field hockey season opens Wednesday at Burr and Burton in Manchester at 3 30. Jv soccer plays Thursday with varsity hosting Green Mountain Friday. Football heads to North Adams Saturday for a 1 30 game against Drury.
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Major League line scores from around the leagues
Baseball results show two teams with late rallies in the National and American Leagues. Notable runs include Parker and Matthews homers, plus multiple players driving in runs for Baltimore Cleveland Detroit New York Minnesota Milwaukee and others as wins and losses accrue across a full slate.
Red Sox Rally Past Brewers Tie AL East With Yanks
Boston rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat Milwaukee 8-6 and pull even with the Yankees for first in the AL East as New York fell 11-3 to Detroit. Tigers' Bill Freehan drove in seven with a grand slam, while Indians, Rangers, White Sox and Twins won their games.
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Connors Dominates Rosewall and Bids for US Title
At Forest Hills Jimmy Connors advances toward the U S Open crown after routing Ken Rosewall 6 1 6 1 6 4 in the Wimbledon finalist’s bid. Evonne Goolagong defeats Chris Evert in a gripping late match while Evonne seeks the US crown. Rosewall also defeats John Newcombe in a quarterfinal rematch. Billie Jean King eyes the U S title as Evonne seeks the last major prize.
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Vols settle for tie with UCLA after risky late play
Tennessee coach Bill Battle faced scrutiny after opting for a 17 17 tie against No 12 UCLA late in the game. Condredge Holloway’s 12 yard TD run and a lingering shoulder injury influenced the decision. Arizona State upset Houston while NC State beat Wake Forest and Tulane’s game was canceled by Hurricane Carmen. Notre Dame opens against Georgia Tech in Atlanta with Pepper Rodgers debut.
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Wasps Dominate Burr and Burton in Marble Valley Opener
Woodstock, bolstered by a swift backfield and strong line, routed Burr and Burton 30-0 in the 1974 Marble Valley League opener. The Bulldogs were shorthanded missing key seniors and a guard, failing to mount sustained offense as Woodstock built leads with a 50-yard drive and a safety set early dominance.
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Burr and Burton Stifles Woodstock 30 0 in Week Standings
Jeff Frechette made a diving catch for Burr and Burton and Worth kicked the PAT after a 24 point fourth quarter. Woodstock dominated early but the Wasp defense held, with Franzheim and Shaw forcing a fumble. Greg Carrano started at QB after Frenz was injured, Kelly Moore led Woodstock with 62 rushing yards, and Burr and Burton hosts Poultney next Saturday at 1 30 PM.
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Giants Hope for Turnaround Under New Coach Arnsparger
Fairfield report notes Giants new head coach Bill Arnsparger aims to fix a 2-11-1 1973 season. His 53 Defense plans rely on capable players, with Norm Snead at QB and Ron Johnson as top running back, while rookie and returning talent fill key gaps. The team reshuffled front office with Andy Robustelli as Director of Operations.
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