Upsets Hint Draft Changes Blur NFL Power Balance
Coaches across the league credit the NFL draft with widening talent spread as rookie stars shine. Dallas coach Landry and Rams boss Prothro discuss a day of upsets fueled by skilled rookies, including Archie Manning and Jim Plunkett, while teams like the Raiders and 49ers stumble and fumble blame on poor performances.
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Irish Close On Huskers in AP Poll Shakeup
Nebraska holds first in the AP poll as Notre Dame cuts into the lead with a 50-7 rout of Northwestern. Auburn climbs to fifth after routing UT-Chattanooga, while Texas Michigan and Alabama win big and Ohio State drops to sixth.
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Future of Senators subjects AL meeting in Boston
American League owners meet to decide the Washington Senators future as Bob Short weighs selling or moving the club. Nixon urges Washington stay, while Short contemplates franchise transfer or sale. Attendance fell from 978106 in 1969 to under 700000 this season.
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Pirates Can Clinch NL East Title Tonight
The Pirates can clinch the NL East with one win or a Cardinals loss as they open a series at St. Louis. Dock Ellis seeks his 20th victory against seven losses, while Jerry Reuss starts for the Cardinals at 14-14. The Royals open a series with the Angels in Anaheim with Dick Drago facing Clyde Wright.
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Venerucci Earns MVC Defensive Player of the Week
Lino Venerucci of Wichita State posted 27 tackles including 13 unassisted and 14 assists in a 16-14 loss to Arkansas State. Coach Seaman praised the 6-2 220-pound linebacker as having his all time best effort amid a near upset of Arkansas State and a 20 game Vikings streak.
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