Vikings Subdue Bears On Late 97-Yard Drive To Victory
Chicago’s defense was torn apart as Fran Tarkenton engineered a 97 yard possession in the second period, ending with Jim Lash’s 45 yard TD pass. Fred Cox added two long field goals as the Vikings beat the Bears 13 to 9, moving to 4-0 and extending their division lead. Tar kenton’s late 97 yard march helped Minnesota stay undefeated.
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Fred Cox
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Detroit
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Mike Adamle
Chuck Foreman
State NC State game moved to 4 PM ET regional telecast
NC State homecoming clash with South Carolina shifted to 4 PM ET for regional TV on 7ABE after the Nebraska Missouri game. Ed Seaman says telecast region not final but likely across the Eastern Seaboard. NC State sits 3-3, South Carolina 3-2, tickets for stadium seats sold out with some left for the grassy bank beyond the east endzone.
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Unbeaten chess players clash in Danville tourney
In the fourth annual Danville Chess Tournament three players sit undefeated as Parrish faces Taylor in a top bout while Myers, also undefeated, meets Jiranek in the fourth round Thursday night at the YWCA. Other pairings include Peters vs Harris, Gunn vs Campbell, and Durham facing Myers.
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Taylor
Myers
Jiranek
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Volunteer Coach Boosts Chatham Football Program
Paul Marlin volunteered to help coach Chatham High School's Cavaliers as the team opens 6 2, boosting a program long criticized by former coaches. Marlin, unpaid assistant, says the squad thrives on unity and hard work, while Martinsville looms undefeated with a 44 point margin.
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David Lyons
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Elizabeth City State Teachers College
North Carolina
Pete Rose recalls 1966 Reds third-base gamble
Pete Rose, star of the Cincinnati Reds, recalls a 1966 move to third base under Don Heffner that he resisted. Heffner’s shift helped trigger a poor start before Rose returned to second, then led the team to a World Series victory under Dave Bristol.
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Heffner
Dave Bristol
Nebraska Surges to Third as AP Poll Tightens
Ohio State and Oklahoma hold first and second in the AP college football poll as Nebraska passes Southern California for third after a high scoring win over Colorado. Texas A&M Alabama Michigan Texas and Penn State remain in the next tier with San Diego State debuting at 20.
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Allison Andretti Set Marks With Wins At Riverside
Bobby Allison won the IROC event at Riverside International Speedway with an average speed of 99.702 mph in a silver Camaro. Mario Andretti claimed the Formula 5000 read race with a 123.136 mph average over 100 miles.
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Mario Andretti
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al Unser
A.J. Foyt
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Saints fire coach John North in season turmoil
New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr announced Jahin North was fired after a 38 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Interim coach Ernie Hefferle takes over as Mecom considers Ara Parseghian or Hank Stram for a permanent replacement.
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John North
Ara Parseghian
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Hank Stram
Kansas City
Minnesota
Hefferle
Boston College
Pittsburgh Steelers
Miami Dolphins
Randle Says Remark May Have Cost Team Navy Game
Virginia coach Sonny Randle admitted his warnings of a winning season may have doomed the Cavaliers. After a 66-21 loss to Wake Forest left them 1-4, Randle said he oversold the squad and vowed no more predictions. He noted only tailback David Sloan was healthy for the upcoming trip to Vanderbilt, with as many as nine starters possibly absent.
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Gene Corrigan
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David Sloan
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Tenn
Johnson named AL Manager of the Year by AP
Darrell Johnson, who led the Boston Red Sox to the AL pennant with a young core, was named the American League Manager of the Year by The Associated Press. He won 329 votes from 4 nationwide ballots, ahead of Alvin Dark, Frank Robinson, Earl Weaver, and Billy Martin. Johnson credited his players for the award, praising outfielders Lynn, Rice, Evans and shortstop Burleson.
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Earl Weaver
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Red Sox
Billy Martin
New York Yankees
Martin
Texas Rangers
Riverside Lanes bowling results and league standings
A long list of bowling scores from Riverside Lanes across multiple leagues. Notable entries include Grubb Auto 2 with 170, Hunt Chevy 2, Malling 483, Shumate 164, Hall 261, Wyant 225, Peterson 211, Swanson Motors 200, Simpkins 292, and numerous teams such as Country Girls 4, Alley of Dolls 1, Knows as Jokers 32, and Nomads 1. The results cover several teams and individual scores with varying game tallies.
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Grubb Auto
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Playboys
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Iy Hunt Chevy
Roland
Ballou Park Gulf
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Alderson
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Kina of Sea
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Coley
Lawrence Dist
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Walker
Aingora League
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Garrett
Powel
Bad Week for NFL Quarterbacks AP report
The article details injuries to several young quarterbacks including Jim Plunkett of the New England Patriots who may need shoulder surgery after a dislocated pin from a prior operation. Steve Bartkowski of Atlanta dislocated his left elbow with a 1–4 week timetable, Terry Bradshaw of Pittsburgh injured his right knee, and Detroit QBs Bill Munson and Greg Landry were sidelined briefly but expected to be ready next game. Bartkowski cites a 17-yard TD pass to Jim Mitchell and comments on his recovery optimism amid a booster meeting notice for Dan River High School news included.
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Jim Plunkett
New England Patriots
National Football League
Plunkett
San Francisco
Dave Washington
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49Ers
California
Fred Behling
Palo Alto Medical Clinic
Behling
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Chuck Fairbanks
Atlanta
Steve Bartkowski
Pittsburgh
Terry Bradshaw
Detroit
Houston
Bill Munson
Greg Landry
Lions
Joe Reed
Munson
Washington
Bartkowski
Jim Mitchell
Cincinnati
Bill Kollar
Brown and Henderson Named ACC Players of the Week
NC State freshman Ted Brown rushed 24 times for 227 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-7 win over Clemson, setting a Wolfpack single game rushing record. Wake Forest senior Lew Henderson graded 80 percent blocking in a 66-21 victory over Virginia, aiding 401 rushing yards.
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