NFL Week One Opens With OJ Simpson Record Run
OJ Simpson sprinted for a NFL single game record 250 yards to power the Buffalo Bills past the New England Patriots 31 13. Miami and Washington won as Dunlop and Yepremian contributed field goals and defense sparked by Brig Owens and Verlon Biggs. Atlanta crushed New Orleans 62 7, with Dick Shiner throwing three TD passes as six Falcons interceptions sealed the win.
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Expos Close In On Bucs In tight NL East race
Montreal Expos beat Philadelphia 4-2 to move within a half game of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NL East standings. Mets rally past Cubs 4-3 as Tug McGraw stabilizes the bullpen. Cardinals topple Pirates 7-3 with Agee homer and key hits. Reds edge Braves 4-3 on Menke’s run, Astros overwhelm Dodgers 6-2, Giants top Padres 9-4 with Kingman dual homers.
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Auburn Coach Defends Team After Oregon State Win
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan says the Tigers must improve in all areas after an 18 to 9 victory over Oregon State. He notes yardage without touchdowns, mentions injuries to Mitzi Jackson and Seddrick McIntyre, and cites rough play and a strained passing game while looking ahead to Tennessee Chattanooga.
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Trojans No 1 but Who's No 2 in ranked college football
The piece notes USC remains No 1 after beating Arkansas 17-0 and extending a 13 game win streak while the question turns to who will be No 2. It cites Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama, Penn State, Oklahoma, LSU and others rising or holding strong after weekend play.
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Bryant Sees Richard Todd as Future Tide Quarterback
Alabama coach Paul Bryant praises sophomore Richard Todd after a 66 0 rout of California, predicting he will be the best quarterback in America and can surpass Joe Namath, with Todd needing more experience but showing immense potential.
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Birds Magic Number Seven as Indians top Red Sox
Boston ace Moret lost his first 1973 game after 11 wins as Walt Williams homered to back Cleveland in a 5-1 decision. Baltimore cut its magic number to seven by splitting a doubleheader with New York while Milwaukee, Minnesota, Oakland and Kansas City won. Jim Palmer notched his 21st victory in Baltimore’s 3-0 win, and the Yankees won the nightcap 7-5 on a late Hart pinch double.
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Mississippi State names Bob Tyler coach
Mississippi State announces Bob Tyler as its 26th head football coach and notes he is the second native Mississippian to hold the post.
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