Simpson Runs For 250 Yards In Bills Win Over Patriots
O J Simpson exploded for a 250 yard rushing day on opening NFL Sunday as the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots 31-13. He carried 29 times, scored twice on long runs, while the Bills dominating the line. Other Week 1 results included Miami over San Francisco 21-13 and Washington crushing San Diego 38-0 with key early turnovers.
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Bulldogs Fall to Poultney in 36 22 Game
Poultney defeated Burr and Burton 36 to 22 as the Bulldogs struggled with costly mistakes. Hal March notes Burr and Burton played a creditable game but were unable to overcome early miscues and a steady Poultney offense.
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NFL season opens without TV blackout across league
NFL's first blackout-free weekend drew 49,551 no‑shows across nine sold-out games as fans stayed home to watch. Dolphins, Rams, and Chiefs saw large empty seats, while Browns Colts attendance exceeded sales and officials cited economic motives behind blackout policy. Rozelle warned the trend may worsen with weather and records.
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Bruins Begin Double Session as Exhibition Opener Nears
Bruins start two a day training with 17 rookies, veterans, and newcomers for four days before facing Montreal in preseason. Esposito skating but not to play early. Savard and Gilbert join lineup. Sinden notes cautious recovery plan while Gary Darling leads rookie camp.
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Burr and Burton fall to Green Mountain in rain opener
In a steady rain at home Burr and Burton's Bulldogs lost 2-0 to Green Mountain. GM outshot and pressured but failed to score until the fourth quarter when John Martins and Don Edgars netted, while GM goalie Gary Parker kept the score low.
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Orioles Clinch Bid as Palmer Wins Opener
Orioles take a 3-0 first game win behind Jim Palmer two hit pitching with Merv Rettenmund driving in three. Second game slips to Yankees 7-5 on Jim Ray Hart's bases loaded double, keeping Baltimore seven games ahead in the AL East with 14 to play. Weaver signals future experiments after clinching. Also A's top Texas 9-4 and Royals beat California 4-0. Virginia Squires acquire Cincy Powell ABA rights from Utah Stars for future considerations. Powell, 6-7, 230, averaging 17.3 points and 8.4 rebounds in six ABA seasons.
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