Alabama Climbs To Fourth Place In Poll
Southern California remains No 1 in the AP college football poll after an opening 17 0 win over Arkansas. Alabama moves up to fourth following a 66 0 rout of California as Michigan holds fifth and Texas falls to sixth amid early season rankings. Nebraska Ohio State battle USC for the top spots with several teams in pursuit.
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Top 20 ranks shake up with Notre Dame Northwestern clash
The Top 20 rankings show Notre Dame finishing the Top Ten despite opening against Northwestern Oklahoma, while Oklahoma moves from 11th to ninth after a 42-14 win over Baylor and Tennessee slides from ninth to tenth despite a 21-17 comeback win over Duke. Louisiana State and Auburn round out the Second Ten as Alabama is noted on page B2.
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Packers Ground Jets 23-7 In NFL Opener Thriller
Ken Ellis fretted after a late Jets TD as Green Bay dominated New York behind a relentless pass rush and controlling offense. Namath struggled, Packers forced turnovers and field goals, while Rich McGeorge and John Brockington finished drives to seal a 23-7 win.
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Auburn Backs Avoid Knee Surgery For Tailbacks
Auburn reports Mitzi Jackson and Seddrick McIntyre do not need knee surgery after the Oregon State win. Jackson may miss 3-4 weeks, McIntyre 2-3 weeks, while Chris Linderman shifts to starting tailback as other players recover for the Saturday home opener against Tennessee Chattanooga.
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Hank Aaron and Dave Johnson Pace Braves–Padres 7-0
Hank Aaron homered for his 711th career, but Dave Johnson stole the spotlight with his 42nd homer to tie a 1922 record for a second baseman as Atlanta blanked San Diego 7-0. The night also featured multiple NL and AL results, including Willie Stargell driving in four and reaching 40 homers.
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Baseball MVP Awards Across Generations
Willie Mays captured two National League MVP awards, while Hank Aaron and the late Roberto Clemente each won the honor once, marking enduring excellence in their eras.
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Southeastern Roundup: Tech Faces USC After Loss to South Carolina
Georgia Tech coach Bill Fulcher gears up for a tough home game at Grant Field as No. 1 USC Trojans visit Atlanta following Tech’s 41-28 defeat in Columbia. Fulcher cites stopping Anthony Davis and Pat Haden as crucial yet difficult tasks.
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Adios Face eyed for racing greatness near Pittsburgh
Del Miller president of The Meadows harness track believes the Adios Face will eventually rank with historic stakes like the Hambietonian and the Little Brown Jug, signaling high hopes for the horse's future.
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Home Improvement Loan Offered by Mark Custer
A note promotes home improvement loans with Mark Custer at First State Bank of Decatur. It lists the address 237 Johnston St and the Gateway Branch phone 355 1511, urging customers to say yes to loan options for fix ups and painting.
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