Paced Top Teams Mix Wins In Early 1977 AP Poll
Michigan hammered Illinois 37 9 while USC beat Missouri 27 10 in a weekend that kept Southern Cal and Michigan among strong early contenders. Oklahoma edged Vanderbilt 25 23 and Notre Dame beat Pitt 19 9 after Cavanaugh’s injury, as lively action rippled through the AP rankings with many top teams winning or surviving close calls.
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Associated Press
Southern
Cal
Michigan
Southern Cal
Wolverines
Illinois
Trojans
Missouri
Oklahoma
Vanderbilt
Notre Dame
Pitt
Matt Cavanaugh
Panthers
Ohio State
Miami
Florida
Texas Tech
Baylor
Maryland
Vilas Beats Connors In Tie Break Drama At Clay Event
Vilas defeats Connors 3-6 6-4 7-6 on Har-Tru clay as wind and pressure shape the match. Vilas earns a late surge, while Connors struggles with accuracy and posture. Evert tops Turnbull amid strong rallies to reach final.
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Connors
Vilas
Love
Borg
Ian Tiriac
Miss Evert
Miss Turnbull
Rabbit
Cleveland Nets
Ms. Wade
Martina Navratilova
Chrissie
Clay
Benson Gray Sparks Central JV Loss to Burlington Williams
Benson Gray of High Point Central sprinted 65 yards for a score but the Bison Jayvees fell 8-6 to Burlington Williams. A second quarter safety and a third period TD drive sealed the win. Central sits at 1-1 with linebackers Lee Boone and Eric Kinsler praised by coach John Cheek.
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Burlington
High Point Central
Benson Gray
Bison Jayvees
Burlington Williams
Williams
Central
Bison
John Cheek
Lee Boone
Eric Kinsler
Preseason Surprises From College to NFL Showdowns
Conference power Pittsburgh faces a setback as Tampa Bay drubs Baltimore 14 0. New England tops Atlanta 29 10 while Leon Gray and John Hannah skip due to a contract dispute. Miami beats New York Giants 27 21 and San Diego over Seattle 38 20 to end the weekend action.
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Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay
Baltimore
New England Patriots
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Atlanta
Leon Gray
John Hannah
Miami
Dolphins
New York Giants
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Seattle
Minnesota
Buffalo
New Orleans
Houston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Denver
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Kansas City
St. Louis
John McKay
Buccaneers
Ricky Bell
McKay
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Rob Hertel
Charles White
Jay Jimerson
Sooners
Bud Hebert
Barry Burger
Vandy
Fred Pancoast
Barry Switzer
Tony Dorsett
Cavanaugh
Willie Fry
Gordon Jones
Washington State
Nebraska
Jack Thompson
Warren Powers
Powers
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Colorado
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Bruce Threadgill
Mississippi State
Washington
Jeff Lewis
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Terry Miller
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EXON
Blessant & Wheel Balance
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West Market Street
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North Main St
Montlieu Ave
High Point
N.C Pius
South Stratford Rd
Oetuse
W. Roland Albertson, C.L.A
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Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
NAPA
Conlin
Genuine Parts Co
S. Main St
Westchester
Steele St
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