Bruins edged by Rangers in season opener on home ice
Bruins suffer a 4-1 defeat to the New York Rangers as fans witness a tough start to the season. Ed Giacomin stopped 32 shots, Rod Gilbert, Bruce McGregor, Bill Fairbairn, and Jean Ratelle scored for the Rangers, while Phil Esposito spoiled Giacomin's shutout with a late goal. Coached by Johnson, Boston regrouped after last season's East title and first-round exit, with key comments from Johnson and Ranger Brad Park highlighting disarray vs their strong defense.
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Hawks Hold Line In Narrow Setback To Northwestern
Iowa's Hammer' Hawkins led with seven solo tackles and three assists in the 22-3 loss to Northwestern. Alan Schaefer out six games after knee surgery. Mike Wendling or Craig Johnson to fill strong safety. Iowa’s offense struggled after a strong first half. coach Lauterbur laments inconsistent execution and defensive lapses. Town hosts Minnesota next, while Northwestern faces Purdue in a key Big Ten clash.
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Sabres edge Penguins in first period surge at home
Gerry Meehan and Rod Zaine scored early to spark a 4-2 Buffalo victory over Pittsburgh before a record crowd of 15,429. In Los Angeles, Ross Lonsberry and Ralph Backstrom netted goals within three minutes of each other in the final period to break a 2-2 tie with Vancouver and secure the win.
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Rams and Packers pace Pee Wee football at Noelridge Park
Rams and Packers kept unbeatens with third wins as Noelridge Park hosted Pee Wee football. Rams shut out Bears 20 0 with Charlie Humphreys two 47 yard TD passes to Jon Meis and a one TD run. Packers won 8 6 over Chiefs with Tracy Crocker scoring on a six yard run. Vikings beat Rams as Jay Holdren had an 85 yard reception and Randy Benhart scored twice on two yard runs. Tom Doran added a two yard TD for the Lions.
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Bears Use First-Half Surge To Top Saints 35 14
Chicago quarterback Ken Nix started for the first time since 1968 and threw two TD passes as Gale Sayers returned from knee operations to help the Bears beat New Orleans 35-14. Sayers ran seven times for 2 yards, Archie Manning struggled for the Saints, and Ed Hargett led New Orleans offense after halftime.
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Vataha praises Plunkett as Pats beat Jets in wet game
FOXBORO Mass AP Randy Vataha Patriots rookie wide receiver admires Jim Plunkett as he led New England to a 4 0 victory over the New York Jets in a driving rain. Plunkett connected on touchdowns to Vataha and Ron Sellers while Jim Nance added a 50 yard score. Nance joined NFL rushing elite with 5 000 career yards.
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Chiefs Rally Past Chargers For Best Game This Season
Kansas City Chiefs top San Diego 31 10 to record a standout performance. Len Dawson completed 16 of 23 passes for 188 yards with no interceptions while Otis Taylor had six receptions for 37 yards. Warren McVea led the ground attack with 53 yards on six carries plus a key yard run. Chargers back Mike Garrett, traded from Kansas City, had 14 rushing yards and 34 receiving yards with a late three yard TD from John Hadl. Chiefs remain tied with Oakland atop the AFC West at 2 1. The Chargers slipped to 1 3.
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Allison Tops Stocks At Charlotte
Robby Allison led early as Mergusy trailed by nearly two miles then roared from behind to win the rain shortened National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway before 52 000 fans. Isaac finished 2nd in a Dodge with Donnie Allison 3rd and Petty 4th in a Plymouth. The race started two hours late after overnight rain and was slowed by six cautions.
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