Simpson Rejoins Bills After Trade Talk, Signs Long Term Pact
O J Simpson returns to the Buffalo Bills after lengthy talks on the West Coast and a failed bid to join the Los Angeles Rams. He confirms a three year commitment and a salary likely over 500000 dollars per year. Team officials keep details private as Saban notes he may not start tonight.
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Falcons suffer first loss in Chicagoland league
Cedar Rapids Falcons fall 21 6 to the Chicago Gladiators in Chicago. Ralph Leaphart returns a 75 yard interception for the Falcons only score as they prep to host Clearing Brewers at Prairie High School. Jan Opperman remains in critical condition after five car crash at Hoosier Hundred dirt race. Saldana wins.
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Connors Beats Borg For Open Crown At Forest Hills
Jim Connors defeats Bjorn Borg 6-4 3-4 7-6 4-6 6-3 to win the U.S. Open title in Forest Hills. He earns $29,000 and ends a memory of last year’s loss to Orantes. The match features patient baseline play and chesslike exchanges with Borg and Orantes previously noted.
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Iowa Football Sparks and Passes Misread in Opener
Iowa coach Bob Cummings defended receivers and quarterbacks Caldwell and McLaughlin after several passes dropped, noting several near completions that would have adjusted stats. Article describes play mistakes, misidentified centers, and the broad inexperience of Iowa’s starting lineup in the opener against Illinois, with penalties and snaps confusions affecting the game flow.
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Notice to Metro Football Coaches for Prep of the Week nominations
Metro football coaches should call in their Prep of the Week nominations to Bob Hersom at The Gazette sports department. Call 398 8257 by Tuesday or Wednesday. This week's Prep of the Week story will appear in Thursday Gazette.
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Amana Wins Benton Conference Girls Softball Tourney
Amana claimed the Benton conference title by defeating Shellsburg 14 to 10 in a Saturday tournament final. Shellsburg chased early leads, but Amana surged with key hits and scoring bursts to secure the win.
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Steinfort Wins NFL Debut With 21 Yard Field Goal
Raiders edge Steelers 31 28 as Fred Steinfort kicks the game winner with 18 seconds left. George Blanda’s earlier heroics fade while Washington beats the Giants 15 17 and other openers see Seattle Houston and New Orleans fall. Stram calls Saints disaster after Minnesota routs New Orleans. Bud Grant’s Vikings dominate.
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