Unitas Seeks Another Mark Against Vikings Sunday
NFL week opens with John Unitas aiming to extend his record haul as the Baltimore Colts, 5-0, seek a sixth straight win at Minnesota, while Green Bay visits New York and Chicago meets Cleveland in a slate of marquee matchups.
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Houston Tops Mississippi in BCHC rout at Starkville
Houston ninth ranked Cougars crushed Mississippi State 43-6 as fleet halfback Don Bean sparked the win with two long punt returns and two touchdowns. Houston grabbed an 80 yard opening drive TD and dominated early, with Bean returning 65 yards for a score before MSU found any offense. Bean added a nine yard TD late in the game.
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Nothing Like Competition for Parilli Faces Raiders
Babe Parilli powers the Patriots to a 41-10 win over Miami and prepares to face Oakland as Don Trull sits alongside John Huarte. Oakland leads AFL pass defense and has allowed 554 yards, while Parilli tops AFL in touchdowns with 14. The AFL and NFL slate includes Detroit at Atlanta, Baltimore at Minnesota, Green Bay at New York, and other interdivisional matchups.
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Sanders and Dickson Pace Ryder Cupmen Triumph
Gardner Dickinson and Doug Sanders led a United States surge in the Ryder Cup, delivering seven straight 3s with five birdies and an eagle, as the U.S. built a 133 lead over Britain at Cypress Creek. Gay Brewer and Bill Casper also starred with 11 birdies in double wins, lights from cars aiding the finish as the Americans swept seven of eight four-ball matches.
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Tennessee Upsets Alabama 24-13 in Tuscaloosa
Tennessee, behind QB Wyche and a stifling defense, upset No. 6 Alabama 24-13 to end Alabama's long win streak over the Vols. Alabama mounted a late surge, but Al Dorsey interception return sealed the victory as Stabler struggled with five picks.
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Tennessee and Alabama collide in 1970s clash
Tennessee beats Alabama 70 to 10 as Chadwick scores on a 1 yard run and Kremser adds a kickoff. DelLong adds a touchdown on a pass to Chadwick. Kremser kicks a 47 yard field goal after Morgan scores for Tennessee. Dorsey intercepts a pass late as attendance reaches 71,849.
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Auburn Edges Georgia Tech Behind Rugged Defense
Auburn battles Georgia Tech 28-10 as quarterback Loran Carter drives two first half scores and leads a 69 yard fourth quarter march. Tech briefly grabs a 7-6 edge on a 66 yard pass to John Sias, but Auburn’s defense stifles threats and seals the win before a record crowd of 59,603.
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Auburn Triumphs Over Georgia With Late Scoring Drive
Auburn and Georgia combined for a 14 28 game as Aub Christian connected on a 20 yard pass from Carter for a score and a late drive. Tech kicker Carmichael added a 25 yard FG and Aub Giffin sealed with a 4 yard run. Attendance 59,603.
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Clemson Tigers Rally Seeks Duke Win After TD Drive
Clemson and Duke battled for yardage with Tiger runs by Ryan Calabrese and Wood, a decisive 40 yard kickoff return by Jackson, and a 17 yard Rogers reception. Duke countered with Addison keeper plays leading to a 9 yard touchdown by Gore amid a tense fourth quarter drive.
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Duke Triumphs? Tigers Celebrate Homecoming Victory
A fragment notes Duke scoring a long TD and Clemson enjoying a homecoming win. The Tigers relish returning to their conference, marking a celebratory moment as they welcome back familiar foes and bask in the victory.
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Pro Cagers Saturday Result Indiana Beats New Orleans
Indiana defeats New Orleans 114 to 111 in a high scoring game. Los Angeles edges New York 114 to 106 in a separate matchup.
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