Tide sets NCAA marks in 77 6 rout of Virginia Tech
Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant says he starts thinking about next week and next year when a game is won early. The 77 6 victory at Birmingham set NCAA records for total offense and rushing yards as Alabama used 68 players to overwhelm Virginia Tech. James Taylor 142 yards Wilbur Jackson 138 Calvin Culliver 127 Richard Todd 102 led four 100 yard rushers.
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Auburn tops Houston 7-0 as Vacarello shines in first start
Auburn defeated 12th ranked Houston 7-0. Freshman quarterback Chris Vacarello scored the game's lone touchdown on a seven yard run and directed a ball control attack. Coach Shug Jordan praised the line and defense which shut out Houston for the first time in eight years.
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Mahaffey Captures First PGA Victory at Sahara Invitational
John Mahaffey, 25, posted a 13 under par 271 to win the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas by three strokes. Dave Eichelberger finished second at 274 after a 64, with Jim Ferriell and Allen Miller tied for third at 275. Mahaffey built his edge with early birdies and a late surge including a 10 foot birdie on the eighth and two successive birdies on 14 and 15.
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Stabler Sets NFL Mark Vikings Remain Perfect
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 10 to 9 to stay undefeated at 7-0. Jeff Siemon keyed the defense with two fourth quarter sacks disrupting John Hadl’s attempts. The Rams praised the Vikings defense as the best they have faced this season.
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Finley Fined 7000 for World Series conduct
Oakland owner Charles O Finley is fined 7000 by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for World Series incidents including forcing Mike Andrews onto the disabled list and announcing a 24 man squad. Finley disputes the fines and plans appeals while other NFL games and results are noted in the same report.
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Secretariat ends racing career with Canadian International win
Secretariat romped to victory in the Canadian International Championship at Woodbine on a cold windy day, finalizing his 21 race career. Meadow Stable plans to stand him at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky for a record 6.08 million syndication, retirement to stud ahead of future contributions. Jockey Eddie Maple filled in for Ron Turcotte who served a suspension.
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Wilbur Jackson Breaks Into Five Yard Gain
Alabama tailback Wilbur Jackson, 80, lands on his toes after leaping over the Virginia Tech defense and his blockers for a five yard gain in the first quarter at Tuscaloosa. VPI’s Stuart Patterson watches from the right. Jackson was one
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College Roundup: Top Teams Face Mixed Reactions After Big Wins
Coaches Woody Hayes and Bear Bryant express displeasure despite high rankings as Ohio State routs Northwestern 60 0 and Notre Dame beats Southern Cal to extend a long unbeaten run. Penn State, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame gain praise for defense and efficiency amid broad college football action.
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