Osborne says improved but not over the hump after upset
Lincoln Nebraska coach Tom Osborne praised his team after a 31 24 upset of third ranked Alabama while stressing the Huskers remain wary of progress. He spoke at an Extra Point Club lunch noting a young defense improved tackling and a poised Keith Steward injury updates and a Baylor showdown looming as the toughest test yet.
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Steelers win unimpressive season opener 27 to 0 over 49ers
Pittsburgh tops San Francisco 27 to 0 as Franco Harris runs 27 times for two touchdowns and 100 yards. The Steelers' defense forced four shutouts and two interceptions, while penalties and inconsistent offense clouded the win. Coach Chuck Noll called for improvement.
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Big Eight shrinks as depth woes hit early season
Kansas City summary notes the Big Eight, two weeks in, has become the Big Two with Little Six Oklahoma and Colorado undefeated. Coaches blame 30 scholarship limit for thinner depth, citing Kansas State and Missouri losses. Nebraska, Iowa State, Oklahoma State sit 1-1. Kansas and Missouri at 0-2.
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Red Sox Top Yankees 6 3 in Cozy Fenway Win
Boston defeats New York 6 3 at Fenway Park powered by Carlton Fisk and Carl Yastrzemski homers. Reggie Cleveland earned his 10th win as Boston narrows the AL East gap behind the Yankees. Blue Jays spoil Orioles with 3 1 victory in Baltimore.
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Finley Moves From Intensive Care After Bypass
Charley C. Finley owner of the Oakland A's is out of intensive care and into a post operative ward at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He is listed in good condition after a four hour coronary bypass operation. He is expected to remain hospitalized about eight more days.
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Rangers trade Nelson Briles to Orioles for waiver price
Arlington Texas Rangers announce they sent right handed pitcher Nelson Briles to Baltimore for the $20,000 waiver price. Briles served as both starter and reliever this season posting a 64 record with a 24.07 earned run average in 23 appearances.
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