Bryant says Duke outplayed Alabama in season opener
Alabama coach Bear Bryant vented frustration after a 35-12 win over Duke noting the Blue Devils outperformed his squad. He blamed a too friendly defensive approach and said the Tide must be more demanding. Auburn coach Shug Jordan hailed his 14-3 win over Mississippi State as a positive SEC step, declaring his team undefeated and atop the division.
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Unitas Returns as Colts Rally in Preseason Finale
Johnny Unitas sparked the Baltimore Colts to a 20-13 preseason win over the Denver Broncos, tossing two first-half TDs to help a 20-10 halftime lead. The defense sealed the win as the exhibition season closed, with emphasis on next Sunday's opener at home against St. Louis.
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Petty And Allison Duel For Stock Car Title Tightens
Richard Petty beat Bobby Allison in a 250 miler at Richmond Virginia as the season nears a wire finish. Petty led the Winston Cup standings first quarter earning 10000 dollars while Allison captured the second leg for an equal payoff.
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Weaver Wins Southern Open in Playoff at Columbus
At Green Island Country Club in Columbus Georgia DeWitt Weaver captured the $100000 Southern Open with a playoff victory over Chuck Courtney. Both finished regulation at 276 after four rounds with Courtney 277 and Chi Chi Rodriguez third at 277.
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Petty wins Capital City 500 at Richmond in 1972 race
Richard Petty won the Capital City 500 Grand National at Fair Grounds Raceway. Final finish order lists top drivers including Bobby Allison, Bill Dennis, James Hylton, Dave Marcis and others with earnings and car models noted.
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Jacksonville State leads Gulf South with 31-0 win over Nicholls
Jacksonville State University tops Nicholls State 31-0 in the GSC opener as Boyce Callahan rushes for 88 yards and two touchdowns and Ralph Brock passes for 270 yards with two TDs. Delta State crushes Southeast Missouri 42-0 and Troy State defeats Elon 28-24.
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Sayers Ends Football Career With Quiet Retirement
Gale Sayers, the Kansas Comet and star of the Chicago Bears, announced his retirement at 29. He cited personal reasons and future security, avoiding discussion of past glories or lingering knee injuries that limited his play in 1970 and 1971 after a brilliant prime.
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Dodgers Come From Behind To Beat Astros 3-2
Dodgers win 3-2 as Manny Mota and Willie Davis start the rally in the eighth. Frank Robinson notes a looming chance to catch Houston, with Los Angeles two games behind division leaders Cincinnati. Perranoski gets the win. Other scores: Chicago over Philadelphia, Montreal over Pittsburgh, New York over St. Louis.
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World Amateur Boxing Titles Headed to Tokyo Next Year
The International Amateur Boxing Association said a first world championship will be held next year in Tokyo covering 11 Olympic weights. Canada won the 1974 championship and venue is planned for Montreal.
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