Braves Clinch Season With 11-1 Drubbing Of Astros
St Louis Cardinals exploded for nine runs in the second inning to rout Houston 11-1, boosting momentum toward a possible World Series date with Detroit. Orlando Cepeda Tim McCarver and Mike Shannon fueled the rally while Cepeda and others added hits.
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Buffalo Upsets Jets 37 35 in AFL NFL roundup
Buffalo defeated the New York Jets 37-35 in a dramatic AFL NFL roundup. The Jets quarterback Joe Namath threw four TDs and 280 yards but was intercepted five times, with three picks returned for 198 yards. Tom Janik had a 100 yard interception return in the second quarter.
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Brav es Lose Halftime Edge as Bills Rally in NFL Action
In a 37 21 Bills victory over the Jets the halftime margin was 21 20 after Don Maynard sparked a 21 20 edge for New York. Bruce Alford’s field goal and a 53 yard Byrd interception return plus 45 yard Edgerson score boosted Buffalo. Namath threw a late TD to Sauer. Patriots beat Denver for a share of East lead as Garron and Cappelletti powered a 10 10 game into a win. Hadl threw two TDs and ran for two as San Diego crushed Cincinnati. Lamonica connected with Wells and Cannon for TDs in Oakland’s win over Houston. Dawson tossed three TD passes as Kansas City routed Miami.
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Giants Rip Redskins 48-21 in Week Three NFL Thriller
Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton connected with Homer Jones for 179 yards and two scores as New York overwhelmed Washington 48-21. Bubba and Billy Ray Smith anchored Baltimore's defense with three interceptions returned for touchdowns in a 41-7 rout of Pittsburgh. Lions beat Packers 23-17 as Bill Munson hooked up with Billy Gambrell late.
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Raider Boosters To Meet Tuesday
The Red Raiders Booster Club will view films of Austin and Hartselle football games Tuesday night at 7:30 in the Decatur High School library. Members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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Oakland Fires Kennedy and Names Bauer for 1969
Oakland dismissed manager Bob Kennedy after a 4 3 loss to Minnesota, ending a 82-80 season and dropping them from a fifth place tie. Hank Bauer was hired to replace Kennedy as the AL closes its regular season. Boston slugger Carl Yastrzemski won the batting title at .301 after a 0-for-5 game against the Yankees.
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Troy State rides Byrd to third victory
Troy State University remains unbeaten with a 42-23 win over Livingston as senior quarterback Sim Byrd sets a Troy career passing yards record at 5,110 and adds 389 yards passing on 30 of 43 attempts for two touchdowns. Chattanooga topped Jacksonville 32-14 and other Alabama small college results followed.
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