Redskins Shut Out Chargers 38 to 0 in NFL Opener
Washington’s defense dominated San Diego as safety Brig Owens and end Verlon Biggs returned fumbles for touchdowns and the Over the Hill Gang racked up eight sacks and four interceptions. Larry Brown, Bill Kilmer and Charley Taylor produced scores, while the Redskins held the Chargers to a near shutout in the season opener before 53,589 fans.
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Curt Knight
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Giants Beat Oilers 34 14 in Yankee Stadium Opener
Johnson and Clements led a 186 yard rushing attack and aided by a opportunistic defense the New York Giants defeated the Houston Oilers 34 14 in the NFL season opener before 57 979 fans at Yankee Stadium. Johnson scored two short rushing TDs before bruised ribs ended his day and added 22 receiving yards while Clements had 9 rushes for 19 yards and 12 receiving yards as the Giants totaled 372 yards.
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Early Surge Lifts Cards To 34-23 Win Over Eagles
The St Louis Cardinals opened with three touchdowns in seven minutes, then held on to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-23 in the NFL opener. Hart connected with Anderson on a two yard pass and Gray caught a 40 yard pass to build a 21-0 lead before Dempsey's two field goals and a late score by Sullivan closed the game.
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Bills Rip Patriots 31-18 in New England opener
In Foxboro Buffalo's O J Simpson set an NFL rushing record with 250 yards on 29 carries as the Bills defeated the New England Patriots 31-18 in the 1973 season opener. Simpson scored on an 80 yard run and a 22 yard rush. Larry Watkins added 105 yards rushing and two touchdowns to back him up. The Patriots, coached by Chuck Fairbanks, briefly led after Sam Cunningham capped a 90 yard drive, but Leypoldt converted, and Buffalo pulled away.
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Cowboys Hold Off Bears on Fritsch Field Goal
Dallas survives Chicago chaos to win 20 17 in a NFC game. Toni Fritsch connected on an 11 yard field goal with 1 26 left after a Bears fake punt backfired. Staubach threw two first half TD passes as Dallas benefited from Bears miscues.
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Bob Hayes
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Browns Top Colts 24-14 Behind Phipps Air Attack
Cleveland Browns defeated the Baltimore Colts 24-14 in the NFL opener as Mike Phipps passed for two TDs to Frank Pitts and ran for 55 yards on seven carries. Don Cockroft added a 14-yd field goal and Clarence Scott returned a Jones pass for six. Colts rookie Bert Jones tossed a 33-yd TD to Colton Speyrer.
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Falcons Crush Saints 62-7 in Shiner debut
Atlanta quarterback Dick Shiner threw three TD passes, two to Ken Burrow, as the Falcons routed the New Orleans Saints 62-7 in a Sunday NFC matchup. Shiner, signed for a $100 waiver, sparked a 38-point first half before leaving in the third quarter.
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Finnish sprinter ties world 400m record at meet
Mona Lisa Pursiainen of Finland equalled the women s 400 meter world record with 51.0 seconds Sunday in an international track meet. Monika Zehrt of East Germany had set the mark at the 1972 Olympic Games.
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AFC Standings And Results From Yesterday
Yesterday results show Cleveland 24 Baltimore 14 Buffalo 31 New England 13 Denver 28 Cincinnati 10 Pittsburgh 24 Detroit 10 and Washington 38 San Diego 0. Jets visit Green Bay on national TV tonight. Standings list Buffalo Miami New York Jets Baltimore New England in the East. Cleveland Pittsburgh Houston Cincinnati in the Central. Denver Oakland Kansas City San Diego in the West.
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Bradshaw Passes for Late Scores
Pittsburgh Steelers defeat Detroit Lions 24-10 in NFL opener as Terry Bradshaw throws decisive 24-yard TD to John McMakin end 10-10 tie early in fourth quarter. Lions rally produced Greg Landry to Ron Jessie TD pass and Erroll Mann field goal, but Mel Blount interception and late Shanklin TD seal win.
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Van Breda Kolff Named Coach of ABA Tams
Charles C. Finley owner of the Memphis Tams announced on Saturday that William Butch van Breda Kolff signed a two year contract to coach the team. He replaces Robert Bass after a last place finish. Finley called the salary substantial but did not disclose the figure.
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Vikings Triumph Over Raiders In Week One Showdown
Fran Tarkenton threw two touchdown passes and Bill Brown scored the clinching TD as the Minnesota Vikings edged the Oakland Raiders 24-16 in the NFL opener in Bloomington Minnesota. Tarkenton connected with Chuck Foreman and Stu Voigt, while Brown added the decisive run late in the fourth quarter.
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Dolphins edge 49ers 23 13 in season opener at Orange Bowl
Dolphins win 23 13 over the San Francisco 49ers behind Garo Yepremian's 45 and 31 53 yard field goals and a late safety by the 49ers miscues. Bob Griese connects with Paul Warfield for a fourth quarter TD as Miami snaps a 13 1 tie.
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Broncos Ground Bengals 28-10 as Little Scores Three
Denver built a 21-3 halftime lead on Charlie Johnson’s drives and Floyd Little’s three rushing TDs, while Cincinnati managed only one late score. The Broncos won in a Sunday opener, attendance officially 49,039 despite a sold out appearance, and weather threats possibly keeping fans away.
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