Cowboys edge Rams to halt LA four-game run
Dallas running back Tony Dorsett rushed for 154 yards on 25 carries including a 44-yard scoring run, and Danny White connected with Tony Hill for a 63-yard touchdown as the Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 29 to 17. The victory moved Dallas to 5-2 while LA fell to 4-3.
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NFL Week Highlights From New England to Cleveland
Ken Stabler threw four interceptions as New England shut down Earl Campbell for 86 yards. Ted Hendricks set an NFL record with his 22nd blocked field goal. Chris Bahr’s 44 yard winner edged Oakland after a 15 point halftime lead loss. Bobby Jones returned a fumble 61 yards for a Jets TD in a 21 point third quarter swing. Bruce Harper and Richard Todd propelled the Jets past the Bills. Steve Bartkowski threw four TDs as the Falcons ended a skid. Jim Hart climbed the career completions list as the Browns beat the Saints on a late miss by Benny Ricardo.
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Week 7 NFL Roundup Highlights From Around the League
Wayne Wilson's 8 yard fake field goal for a score headlines a day of NFL action as Brian Sipe throws for 270 yards and Mike Pruitt scores late for Cleveland. Giants shut out Seahawks 32 0 as Joe Danelo ties club field goal records. Dolphins extend AFC East lead with Andra Franklin Uwe von Schumann combo. Chiefs surge into AFC West tie with big plays by Danelo Whitney Paul and Joe Delaney. Denver’s Craig Morton passes for 342 yards in a high scoring day.
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Mears Wins Mexico Cup 150 for Indy Car World Championship
Rick Mears driving a Gould Charge Penske Cosworth won the Mexico Cup 150 Indy car race in Mexico City to clinch the 1981 PPA Indy Car World Championship. He battled Al Unser down to the last lap for his third international win and second consecutive victory in the event.
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Pate Wins Pensacola Open With Narrow Margin
Jerry Pate, a Pensacola native, fired a 1 under par 71 to win the Pensacola Open by three strokes. He finished the four day event at 17 under 271, while Steve Melnyk shot 14 under 274. Pate secures over 300000 in money winnings as the final Tour event concludes.
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Bamberger Emerges as Mets Manager Candidate
Montreal AP reports George Bamberger as the leading Mets managerial contender. GM Frank Cashen says the decision rests with Bamberger who left Milwaukee after a heart attack and bypass surgery in 1980 and is still with the Brewers in a scouting role.
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Ottawa Rough Riders Clinch Playoff Berth In CFL Clash
On a muddy field Ottawa’s J C Watts and Kevin Starkey threw touchdown passes to power a 21 10 win over the Calgary Stampeders clinching a playoff berth in the Eastern Division of the Canadian Football League.
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Barber wins Suntree Classic on senior tour in Melbourne
Miller Barber, among the youngest on the senior PGA tour, fired a 7 under 65 to win the Suntree Classic by four strokes. He finished 12 under par 204 at Suntree Country Club. Bob Goalby shot 67 for 208, Gene Littler faded to sixth at 210 after a 75, while Jerry Barber Arnold Palmer and Don January tied for third at 209.
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Little guy gets in for Cornell freshman Shimkus
Dusk gathers as Marty Shimkus, a 5-4 115 pound freshman end, enters the game for Cornell with the Rams ahead 49-7 against Monmouth. The Curie High School product rose from bench rider to game participant, crediting hard work and belief. He weighs less than the linemen and faces tougher competition, but hopes to continue contributing and pursuing wrestling success.
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