NFL Upsets Highlight Week With Contenders Faltering
Tony Green fumbled but Reggie Wilkes recovered as Philadelphia beat an undefeated contender. The Cardinals pushed the defending champions into OT before Rafael Septien kicked a 47 yard field goal. Terry Bradshaw sparked the Steelers with a 95 yard kickoff return and two late TD passes to Swann and Stallworth. Rams and Packers delivered big fourth quarters while several teams posted high scoring wins.
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Michigan and Purdue knock off Michigan State and Ohio State
Michigan State upset Michigan 24-15 while Purdue defeated Ohio State 27-16 marking a rare day where both Michigan and Ohio State lost in the Big Ten. Ed Smith threw for 248 yards and two TDs for MSU, while Purdue’s coach Jim Young praised the Big Ten lead after their win.
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Vikings Quarterback Kramer Satisfactory After Injury
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer suffered a mild concussion and was reported in satisfactory condition at Hennepin County Medical Center. X-rays showed no broken bones and he remained under observation after replacing Fran Tarkenton in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams at Metropolitan Stadium.
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Taft and Harding split eighth grade tennis matches
Taft defeated Harding 5-0 Saturday in the eighth grade tennis competition. Renee Kern remained undefeated in singles, while Noelle Hawk and Julie Lockett are undefeated in doubles. Harding shut out Taft 5-0 in the seventh grade meeting.
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Football Metro Youth scores update
The Metro Youth Intermediate standings show the Cardinals defeating the Steelers 6 to 0 and the Dolphins beating the Bengals 12 to 6 while the Rams led the Vikings 8 to 0.
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Sheriff furious after UNI football loss at Fargo
University of Northern Iowa coach Stan Sheriff lambasted the team after a 42-14 defeat at North Dakota State in Fargo. He blamed breakdowns in the second half, noted three fumbles and two interceptions, and questioned players’ commitment. Reserve QB Mark Rudrud led NDSU with 115 rushing yards and 114 passing yards and three second half TDs.
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