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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1977
Page
13
Shinn lists Maryland Duke Virginia and State in that order and jokes about a cotton tail for the winner and a rabbit's foot for the loser. He notes Playboy feature as a humorous bragging point while others like Sports Illustrated and Basketball Weekly offer their own predictions.
Coach Knox relieved Namath from playing when ahead and inserted No. 3 quarterback Vince Ferragamo for work. Haden passed 12 of 21 for 116 yards with two TDs while Tarkenton posted 108 yards on 10 of 27 as Los Angeles pulled ahead on key plays by Pat Thomas. Tyler and Cappelletti contributed a late score as Minnesota managed a 42-yard Cox field goal late.
Blue Devil players discuss pressure on coach McGee amid injuries and two losses. With a 3-4 record they must win Saturday against Georgia Tech to ease looming questions and possibly salvage the season. Players praise McGee while stressing pride and recovery for upcoming ACC tests.
Jockey Charlie Cauthen surpassed the five million dollar mark in earnings while noting a small win from a card game with valets. He aims higher, though acknowledges the six million dollar feat remains unlikely as major money meets in New York are already run and rival records by Chris McCarron stand at 546 wins in 1974.
The Yawkey estate moves to reassign leadership as Jean Yawkey and two executors fire manager Paul OConnell and other top staff including John Claiborne and Gene Kirby. Sullivan refrains from blame, citing owner decisions. A crucial AL owners vote on the sale occurs November 3.
National Basketball Association standings for the Eastern Conference are listed, detailing team positions, win‑loss records, and games behind leaders in a concise sports summary.
The New York Racing and Wagering Board ordered western New York OTB officials to stop a lottery style promotion linked to televised Monday night football. The action targets promotional practices amid state oversight of gambling activities and sports broadcasts.
Washington coach George Allen lamented an injury plagued start after a 17 6 defeat that left the Redskins 3 3. He outlined three rules, considered lineup changes for Philadelphia, and noted tests on cornerback Pat Fischer with more changes possible if negative results come back.
Detroit 100 Boston 85 as Bob Lanier with 33 and Eric Money with 24 fuel a second half surge. Heinsohn criticized his Celtics for dumb play after an 0-3 start, while Detroit extended home dominance with nine straight wins at Cobo Arena.
Atlanta announces the firing of manager Dave Bristol, whose contract runs through 1978. He led the 1975 and 1976 Braves to cellar finishes in the NL West. Bristol offered a role as special assistant to Player Personnel Director Bill Lucas. No successor named. candidates compiled and screened.
The piece argues the NFL commissioner should take stronger action after repeated brutal blows by players. It cites Mel Morgan and Mel Blount as targets for possible fines or suspensions and urges referees to eject dangerous players immediately, urging coaches to enforce discipline.
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