Vikings Keep Unbeaten Run With 10 9 Win Over Rams
The Minnesota Vikings edged the Los Angeles Rams 10 9 as their defense dominated. Carl Eller and Jeff Wright led the unit with key plays including a blocked field goal and interceptions. Jeff Siemon's blitz shut down a late drive and preserved the victory.
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Finley Faces $7000 Fine From Baseball Commissioner
New York AP reports Oakland owner Charles C. Finley was fined a total of 7000 for World Series conduct. Fines cited include the Andrews dismissal controversy and an unauthorized 24 man team announcement plus lighting the Oakland Coliseum at a late inning. Finley vows appeal over two fines.
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Otto's 189th Start Sets NFL Record
Oakland center Jim Otto started his 189th consecutive regular season game, a new NFL record, as the Raiders played the Baltimore Colts. Otto, 35, began with the Raiders in 1960 and extended his career to 289 games, remaining the original Raiders' last active member.
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Massachusetts Wins Yankee Conference Cross Country Title
Durham New Hampshire AP notes Massachusetts captures the Yankee Conference cross country championship for the fourth consecutive year marking dominance by the team and program in the event held in the region.
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Major college football still a far cry for local teams
The piece mockingly rates Iowa State and Drake by weak schedules and tumble of 6-16 among major programs. It notes Iowa State’s 2-4 mark with close losses, Drake at 1-7, and Iowa at 0-7, while predicting tough road games against Purdue Wisconsin Ohio State and Michigan State. A side exchange with Punchy Fisteras hints at calling the Big Ten the Terrible Two and Sickly Seven.
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The Case of Snowball Scoring in College Football
The article argues season lengths grew by about a quarter due to clock stoppages for first downs and other pauses. It notes more plays per game inflate scores, as fresh players enter late and teams seek poll position, creating lop-sided results and frequent apologies from winning coaches.
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Pass the Hash
In a speech to the C R Executives club Dr Kenneth McFarland cites a coach describing a losing football team. The coach quips that a 130 pound fullback would improve the team, noting that their line creates small holes for blocking.
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Secretariat Wins Canadian International at Woodbine
Secretariat and Eddie Maple won the $142,700 Canadian International Championship at Woodbine by 6 lengths over Big Spruce on a cold wet day. The victory boosted Secretariat to $1,316,808 in career earnings and set up a stud deal at Claiborne Farm in Paris Kentucky. Maple, filling in for the suspended Ron Turcotte, called the ride a big thrill as 30,000 fans roared through the final stretch. The Triple Crown winner paid 2.40 2.50 and 2.10 to win with Big Spruce 4.40 and 2.90 and Golden Don 4.50 show.
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