Mets sweep Pirates to trim magic number to four
New York Mets completed a Sunday sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 and 6-1, reducing their magic number to four to clinch the NL East. Don Cardwell pitched a seven hitter for his first complete game since May 6, rebounding after a no hitter by Bob Moose. Other NL games left Chicago Cubs four games back, while several other teams won in tight pennant races.
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College Opener Showcases Explosive Offense Across UK Stadium
College football opened with high scoring games across many programs. Stanford defeated San Jose State 63-21 while USC beat Nebraska 31-21 and Penn State overwhelmed Navy 45-22. Texas and Florida posted decisive wins as Ohio State rested. Georgia, Tennessee, Notre Dame, and others posted strong victories in varied fashion.
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Jets Jolted By Bronco Bugaboo
The Denver Broncos upset the Super Bowl champions New York Jets 21-19 at Mile High Stadium before 50 583 fans. Namath injured but directed a later drive, Boozer scored, Parilli failed the two point try.
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Football Scores From Vermont High School Games
Mt. Anthony 28 over Drury 0. MSJ 30 over Spaulding 0. Rutland 22 tied Springfield 22. Bellows Falls 40 over Fall Mountain 0. Brattleboro 48 over Burlington 6. Middlebury 26 over Fair Haven 6. Poultney 8 over Hartford 6. West Rutland 26 over Woodstock 0. Windsor 47 over Essex 6. South Burlington 13 over Lyndon 6. St Johnsbury 27 over Montpellier 6.
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Webster Becomes Giants New Head Coach in Week 1 Thriller
New Giants coach Alex Webster, serving after 12 playing years and time as a backfield aide, led his team to a 24 23 comeback win over the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie Don Herrmann tossed two TD passes late as Webster, visibly nervous, watched from the sidelines and celebrated with his players on the field.
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