ACC Teams Slip In Openers Across The Conference
Opening ACC football games show mixed results with North Carolina teams posting both wins and surprises. Duke overwhelmed Florida 12 6 on the road. Wake Forest edged Davidson 27 7, while NC State under Al Michaels fell to Kent State 23 21.
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Duke Knocks Off Florida On Four Field Goals
Duke defeats Florida 12 to 6 as Steve Jones rushes for 204 yards of the Blue Devils 249 total, while Dave Wright kicks four field goals. New coach Mike McGee hails the performance though Florida was heavily favored and left with interrupted drives including a back‑to‑back yard touchdown call back and a late interception.
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Dooley speaks on Oglesby pace and Carolina's status
North Carolina coach Bill Dooley answered questions after a win over Richmond. He praised Ike Oglesby and noted McCauley’s stamina while acknowledging Oglesby’s junior status. Also covered were Wake Forest’s loss to UNC, Davidson’s defense, and NC State’s opener under coach Al Michaels with comments on offense and defense.
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Coody Triumphs Over Nicklaus in World Series of Golf
Charles Coody edged Jack Nicklaus to win the World Series of Golf at Firestone. Coody faced a four-stroke blowup on a single hole but recovered to post a three over par 73 for 141. Nicklaus shot 71 for 142, with Bruce Crampton at 143 and Lee Trevino at 146 amid cool, cloudy conditions.
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Softball Tournament Opens Here at Harvell Park
The High Point Slow Pitch Invitational begins at Harvell Park with eight games tonight. Double elimination format runs all week. Upper and lower field pairings include Service Tile vs Mullins Heating, CBS vs Piedmont Sheet Metal, Thomasville Furniture vs Holly Hills Six, Otts Tavern vs Carolina Barricade, Wholesale Tire vs Clemmons Rebels, Crawford Door vs Archdale Soda, Reliable Insulation vs Brookside Industries, and the Cardinals vs Lawrence Grill.
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West Davidson Stages Rally to Top Randleman in D-R Clash
West Davidson defeated Randleman 28 to 14 after a 14 point first quarter deficit to move to 1-1 in conference and 2-1 overall. Randleman led early with Foxx and Redding scoring, but West Davidson answered with McDade, Snider, and Webb as the Dragons gained control and sealed the win late in the third. West Davidson hosts Denton next while Randleman heads to Central Davidson in a pivotal non title-contest.
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Miller Wins Title Hook Line Sinker at Columbus Open
John Miller, 24, from California, captured the $20,000 first prize at the Southern Open in Columbus Ga by shooting 67 to finish at 267, five strokes ahead of Deane Beman and Bobby Mitchell. Miller credited his putter as the key factor, after initially planning a Montana fishing trip.
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Cougars Begin Busy 12 Day Span Under New Coach
The Carolina Cougars, last in the ABA East, start a demanding 12 day run with Tom Meschery guiding them. Ex-NBA veteran Joe Caldwell Wayne Hightower and Bob Verga highlight a roster that includes two rookies on no cut deals and a clash with Baltimore on Sept. 24. Training camp began as players reported Sunday with two workouts planned.
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Preseason results raise questions about Colts performance
NFL preseason ends with the Baltimore Colts 2-4 after a 24-3 loss to Oakland, prompting coach Don McCafferty to seek solutions. Dallas finishes unbeaten at 6-0 and prepares to open against Buffalo as Tom Landry weighs quarterback rotation between Staubach and Morton. Others include Detroit rout of the Ogles 49-10, Chicago over Denver 33-17, Pittsburgh 20-3 over the Giants, and Houston 24-17 over New Orleans. Season openers Sunday feature many matchups with additional games listed for next week.
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Colorado Buffaloes stun LSU in season opening upset
Colorado burst to a 31-21 victory over LSU as Charlie Davis ran for 175 yards and two scores and John Tarver added solid ground gains. Pitt, UCLA, and Georgia Tech also suffered early defeats as the new college football season kicked off with upsets.
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