Big Four football action highlights weekend slate
State edged Virginia 22 21 in a late rally while Carolina fell 29 28 to Georgia Tech. Duke rolled Army 33 14 and Wake Forest crushed Penn State 55 0. Maryland routed Clemson 41 0 as Wake Forest travels to Maryland. Carolina and State clash in Chapel Hill next.
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Wolfpack narrow wins pile up for NC State
NC State’s margins shrink as victories grow, led by Don Buckey and his twin Dave Buckey in a 22-21 comeback win over Virginia. Dave Buckey threw for 306 yards with 28 of 30 completions, earning a game ball. Duke and Wake Forest face tough foes as ACC play tightens.
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Aards North tribute to Garvey backhanded pickup
A''S NORTH notes Garvey made a backhand pickup at first base to save a 0 Dodger lead. In the ninth, Joe Rudi singled in two runs and left for pinch runner Herb Washington. Alvin Dark, pleasing owner Charles Finley, let Washington attempt a steal second but he was thrown out at first on a Marshall pickoff. Washington, once a Michigan State sprinter, said the play took us out of a big inning.
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Oakland runners stake Dodgers with pickoff shine
At Dodger Stadium 55,989 fans watched Oakland runner pinch the first base after Gene Tenace struck out. Marshall read Washington’s intent to steal, nailed him with a perfect throw to Steve Garvey. The finale saw Angel Mangual strike out on Marshall fastballs as Oakland wore stunned.
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Falcons edge Bears as Mike-Mayer boots game winner
In a tense finish Atlanta holds Chicago to 28 first half yards and 77 through three quarters. Nick Mike-Mayer nails a 31 or 27 yard field goal with 10 seconds left to lift the Falcons to a 13 10 victory. Neal Craig intercepts Bert Jones and returns 55 yards for a Bills score as Jones is hurried and sacked repeatedly.
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Finley Strikes Again Beauty's Ride On Mule Nixed
Oakland Athletics rejected a plan to have their beauty queen mascot ride the mule Charley O to home plate for a World Series game. Miss California Lucianne Buchanan, 22, opposed by pageant sponsors, had previously thrown the ceremonial first ball and became the team’s mascot understudy to Charley O.
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Pro Football Standings From Weekend NFL Games
NFL results show Cincinnati top Cleveland while Philadelphia defeats New York Giants. Kansas City and Minnesota posted big wins, with St Louis and Dallas also victorious. Monday game lists San Francisco visiting Detroit, with final not shown.
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Bryant Surgery Success at Alabama Nose Cancer Removal
Bryant underwent a nose cancer removal last week with Dr. Bill DeShazo reporting the operation cured all cancerous material. Alabama sports info chief Charlie Thornton said final doctor’s report was forthcoming and Bryant learned of the success just before the 8 7 win over Florida State. He wore a flesh colored patch over the incision at the game.
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Lindley Takes Hickory Race Victory in Sunoco 260
Butch Lindley of Greenville outdueled Jack Ingram in a bumper to bumper battle to win the $11,000 Sunoco 260 at Hickory Speedway. Ingram finished second in the 260 lap Late Model Sportsman event with David Pearson third in a 23 car field. Lindley earned $2,200 with a 67.1 mph average, nine finishers, and 13 lead changes.
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