Namath Praises Simpson Despite Mixed Pro Debut
Jets quarterback Joe Namath praised O J Simpson after Simpson debuted with a 1 rushing TD in Buffalo as they lost 34 9 in AFL opener. Namath completed seven of 19 with three interceptions for 157 yards while Simpson ran 10 times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 64 with 3 kickoff returns for 68. Bengals win marred by the death of 29 year old linebacker Frank Buncom in a hotel room heart attack.
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Jets Rally To Beat Bills In AFL NFL Exhibition
Jets built a 19-3 lead with Namath passing 60 yards to Maynard and Turner booting four field goals. Bills tied 19-all before Snell’s 11 yard TD and Crane’s interception return put New York ahead. Oakland overcame Houston with Lamonica’s 64 yard pass to Wells. Chiefs and Broncos also winning on defense and big plays.
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Williams Outscored by Norwich Five TDs to Two in Scrimmage
Williams College mustered two scores as Norwich University rolled to five touchdowns in a two-day scrimmage at MWes ton Field. Key plays included Smith’s 63 yard run and a 70 yard score on a screen pass from Smith to Maitland, with Norwich’ s backfield and Cottone guiding a balanced attack. Penalties marred the game as Williams loses momentum and prepares for Tufts and a Baker Field test against Columbia.
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Highland Club Grabs Second Straight League Win 3-2
Highland Restaurant International Soccer Club improved to 2-0 in the Central New York State League with a 3-2 win over Little Falls at Clapp Park in 85 degree heat. Frank Penna scored all Highland goals, including a first half strike from 10 yards, a second goal after beating two defenders, and the game winner with about 20 minutes left. John Kovacs assisted on Penna’s first two, Charley Bragdon assisted on the third, and Highland’s defense, led by Polacinski, Craighead, Danese and Besseghini, along with goalie Joe Wood’s three saves, held on. Newcomers Bragdon, Brazeau, and Dalton-Utica’s Jim Clarke added speed and skill upfront. Highland travels Sunday to face Albany Sons of Italy, league leaders. Practices are held Wednesdays at Egremont School Field.
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Cincinnati Bengals linbacker Frank Buncom III dies in hotel
Frank James Buncom III, Cincinnati Bengals linebacker, died in a downtown hotel from a blood clot after a game where Cincinnati beat the Miami Dolphins 27 21. Ernie Wright, Buncom’s friend and roommate, found him unresponsive as teammates watched, and a Tri State golf title was claimed by Connecticut in Sadness marked the days.
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Brickhouse Wins Talladega 500 for $25,000 P.D.A. Entry
Richard Brickhouse, a farm boy and member of the Professional Drivers Association, defied a boycott by 30 affiliates to win the Talladega 500 at Alabama International Speedway. He earned a career high $25,000, saying it was a golden opportunity.
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New Opponent for Spence At North Adams Tonight
NORTH ADAMS The outdoor boxing show at Noel Field tonight has minor changes due to last minute injuries but features a rematch between Al Romano of North Adams and Roy Williams Reading Pa. The crowd-pleasing bout last month saw Romano survive a first round knockdown to win a rugged 10 round decision.
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Mrs Jenks Wins Pittsfield Golf Sweepstakes
Mrs. R. H. Jenks captured the Country Club of Pittsfield women’s golf sweepstakes last week with a net score on even holes. Mrs. Edwin McGowan placed second with 37 and Mrs. Frank mer third with 38.
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Amaya Outpoints Garcia in Monterrey Boxing Showdown
Antonio Amaya from Panama, fighting at 130 pounds, defeats Vicente Garcia in Monterrey Mexico by outpoint. Both fighters weighed 130 pounds and Mexico hosted the bout with Amaya securing the decision.
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