Five Field Goals Lift Redskins to 22 13 Victory over Houston
Washington kicker Curt Knight booted five field goals from 15 36 35 17 and 39 yards as 53 041 watched. Ron McClure returned a Charley Johnson pass for a defensive TD and the Redskins beat Houston 22 13 to remain unbeaten. Knight, defending his place after earlier inconsistency, praised his confidence and the team effort as Coach George Allen lauded a 40 man effort with five takeaways. Other scores in the day included Cleveland Pittsburgh Detroit Green Bay Chicago Los Angeles Baltimore Oakland Minnesota St Louis New England Miami and Kansas City wins.
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Illinois Coach Blackman Sparks Big Ten Debate
Illinois coach Bob Blackman, a Des Moines native, draws Midwest attention after a 24-10 loss to Ohio State despite boasting a 0-5 record. The piece notes injuries masking Ohio State's win and touches on Grinnell College's struggles, plus Iowa figures and upcoming Cyclone hopes, ending with Iowa AAU honors for Wenskien, Brase, Ableman, and Taylor.
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Namath to Begin Jets Workouts After Knee Surgery
Joe Namath, recovering from knee surgery after an exhibition game, is set to start workouts with the New York Jets this week. Coach Weeb Ewbank stressed they will not rush him, following a 20 6 loss to the New England Patriots in Foxboro.
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Stargell Maintains Calm Despite Slump In World Series
Pittsburgh star Willie Stargell stays confident as he goes 2 for 17, deflecting questions with humor. He refuses to blame ulcers and says he will keep trying his best, aiming for hits and positive thinking.
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Kuhn Doubts Weatherman Forecast Before Delayed World Series
Baltimore AP report notes Commissioner Bowie Kuhn doubted a rain forecast before Sunday's postponed World Series game. The forecast predicted clearing by 2 to 2:30 p.m. EDT, but Kuhn remained skeptical as rain ended at 2:19 p.m. Memorial Stadium clock. The piece also mentions Joe Theissman’s two TDs as the Toronto Argonauts beat Montreal and clinched the CFL East title.
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Vikings Defense Delivers Shutout of Eagles 13 0
Minnesota’s defense dominates as two first half interceptions and a blocked field goal set up a 13 to 0 victory over Philadelphia. Dave Osborn scores on a two yard run, Ed Sharockman and Fred Cox contribute key plays, while Ed Kyahat suffers a debut defeat.
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Oregon Upsets USC Behind Winn Moore Rally
In Los Angeles Oregon, led by quarterback Harvey Winn replacing the injured Dan Fouts and running back Bobby Moore, rallied with 14 points in the fourth quarter to topple favorited Southern California 28 2. Winn threw an 11 yard TD to Maare early in the final period to cut the Trojan edge to 23 21.
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