Huskers Hold No. 1 Spot In UPI Poll As Colorado Drops
Nebraska remains the consensus No. 1 in UPI's coaches poll with 34 first place votes and 48 points. Michigan moves to No. 2 after strong showings. Colorado and Notre Dame also receive first-place votes. The top group includes Oklahoma, Stanford, Washington, and others as the season's early tests shape the rankings.
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Beathard leads Cardinals past Jets 17 10 in opener
Beathard started at quarterback for St Louis after Hallway made a late call. He completed 11 of 23 passes for 222 yards guiding the Cardinals to 17 points in the first half and a 17 10 win as Jets failed to penetrate. Edwards scored both Cardinals TDs on one yard plunges while Wilson Rivers and others clamped down on the visitors early. N
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Nebraska Tops Polls Despite Player Health Concerns
Sport Shorts notes Nebraska holds a strong lead in UPI and AP rankings with Michigan, Texas, and Colorado following in the Top Eight. Kinney out may miss Utah State game due to hospitalization. Devaney reports weight loss and a fumbled game. Upcoming schedule features Colorado on Oct. 30 and Oklahoma on Thanksgiving with televised broadcasts.
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Walker Rehired to Lead Astros Next Season
Houston catcher Harry Walker, named manager for 1972 by Judge Roy Hofheinz, aims to reverse a disappointing 1971 finish. With the Astros fifth at 78-81, Walker cites past comebacks, vows to win the pennant, notes injuries to Larry Dierker and Doug Rader, and acknowledges fan doubt as Hofheinz speaks from a wheelchair.
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Three Columbus teams host home games this week
This week features three Columbus area football teams at home. Columbus High hosts Grand Island at Pawnee Park Memorial Stadium Friday, Lakeview also hosts S Paul, while Scotus Central Catholic welcomes Fremont Bergan Saturday at the same venue. Other area games and recent scores are noted in brief.
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Tulsa quarterback Todd Starks named MVC offensive player
Tulsa lone quarterback Todd Starks was named Missouri Valley Conference offensive player of the week after completing 24 passes for A42 yards and three touchdowns to spark a 21-20 upset over Arkansas last Saturday.
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Platte golfers capture first NJCC championship
Platte College of Columbus Wan led the Jinksmen to their first Nebraska Junior College Conference Golf Championship title at the McCook Elks Club. Geary Teel shot 73 73 to finish 146 while Dave Maurstad was third at 152 and Ton Pilipowicz fourth at 155.
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Lucky Ole Me Wins Belmont Park Feature for Fillies
The filly Lucky Ole Me edged Ghorisus Spring to win a $14,000 allowance race for fillies and mares at Belmont Park. Bohemia Stable carried the bay yearling in the finish as Dutiful took third, four lengths behind, with Green Priest and Reatur cotte among the trailing runners. Odds paid $7.20, $3.40, and $2.40 in a tight photo finish.
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Nicklaus Tops PGA Money List in 1971 Finish
New York report shows Jack Nicklaus leading the PGA Tour money list with $207,010 for 1971. He skipped the Robinson Classic in Illinois where Labron Harris Jr. won the event.
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Giants Dodgers Edge Toward Final Three Games
The National League West race narrows as San Francisco and Los Angeles prepare for three crucial games. The Giants will start Perry and Marichal, facing the Padres led by Acosta and Kirby, while the Dodgers rely on Downing and Sutton against Houston. An undercard features Orioles playoff push and a Cardinals win over the Mets in a late Monday game.
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al Downing
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New York Mets
Luis Melendez
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Patriots Acquire Ron Gardin From Colts
The New England Patriots obtained wide receiver Ron Gardin from the Baltimore Colts on Monday in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The deal, announced in Foxboro Massachusetts, adds Gardin to the Patriots receiving corps as a Sunday game plan option.
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Oil spill kills rainbow trout in Rattlesnake Creek
A 3000 gallon oil spill from a runaway tank truck polluted Rattlesnake Creek in northern California. The truck rolled downhill and dumped oil into the creek, killing an estimated 1X rainbow trout. The driver was not in the vehicle.
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