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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1970
Page
11
Cincinnati defensive end Ron Carpenter discusses a hard fought defeat to the Chiefs at Riverfront Stadium. He cites a key pass interference call, notes turf advantage and three point stance changes, and previews upcoming game versus Washington while stressing team effort and improvement.
Oakland, led by Hewritt Dixon's 164 rushing yards and Daryle Lamonica's three TD passes, beat Washington 34-20 before 54,471. Madden praised the team's power as Dixon claimed the game ball and led the American Conference in rushing with 369 yards.
New York Jets star quarterback Joe Namath suffers a broken right wrist and may miss Sunday's NFL game with Buffalo. Coach Weeb Ewbank expects Namath unlikely to play, with the team calling up a quarterback from the taxi squad. If Namath is out, Al Woodall likely starts.
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro criticizes the NCAA rule interpretation that penalties on defenders occur for bumps during pursuit of the ball. His Bruins edged California 24 21 on a late Dennis Dummit TD and two fourth quarter interference calls. Prothro calls it nearly impossible to play pass defense under the new rule and notes other coaches share the view.
The Dallas Cowboys endured a 54-13 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, losing quarterbacks Craig Morton and Roger Staubach to injuries. Rookie Cliff Harris was called to active Army Reserve duty, ending his season and leaving the team with two hurt QBs and a 3-2 record.
In Atlanta AP report boxing officials announce New York scoring by rounds will apply to the 15 round bout between Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry next Monday night. Both fighters agree to 10 point must in draws. Unclear if unlimited knockdowns or three knockdowns in a round will end the fight.
Laurel Maryland AP Loren Zaccio the colt that defeated Nijin Sky at Newmarket England last Saturday has been invited to compete in the Washington DC International at Laurel Maryland this November.
Notre Dame sits third in the AP college football poll behind Ohio State and Texas as Ara Parseghian argues bowl games may decide the national title. He would like to face Ohio State in regular season. Woody Hayes says not interested. Ohio State leads with 668 points, Texas 630, Notre Dame 585.
Wake Forest fullback Larry Hopkins rushed 44 yards for a 36-20 win over Clemson, topping the ACC single-game rushing record with 230 yards. Hopkins earned ACC offensive back of the week honors. Maryland guard Pat Burke powered the Terps to a 21-15 upset of South Carolina with key blocking and a fumble recovery. Duke’s Rick Sears was named defensive back of the week and Maryland’s John Dyer defensive lineman.
Furman coach Bob King praised a surprising comeback as Steve Crislip 5 11 175 lb junior from Augusta Ga earned Southern Conference offensive player of the week. Crislip scored the winning TD on a 26 yard pass with 2 48 left after rushing 17 times for 115 yards.
The report tracks ACC football woes with South Carolina crushed 71 to 10 by Maryland and Wake Forest eyeing a hoped victory over North Carolina. Clemson struggles continue as Duke leads the conference. Duke and NC State results frame a tense ACC weekend.
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