ACC Football Hints At Turbulent Season Start
Atlantic Coast Conference football hints at a volatile season with surprising results. Maryland defeated Richmond 31-7, Virginia fell to Washington 38-17, Clemson edged The Citadel 10-7, and North Carolina upset a highly ranked Florida 24-21 while Duke beat Tennessee 21-18 and Wake Forest beatState 20-18. Tar Heel tailback Mike Voight forecasts revival for his team after a three-year lull.
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Wake Forest tops NC State in hard fought game
Voight gained 142 yards and scored the winning TD as Wake Forest beat NC State. McDougald shined with limited action but energized the Deacons, who forced turnovers and penalties hampering State’s offense.
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Duke Triumph Shifts Blue Devils’ Season Gently
Duke defeats Tennessee as coach Mike McGee cites fundamentals and blocking, while Art Gore scores. Duke faces East Carolina Michigan State Indiana and Maryland in coming weeks as a hopeful, uncertain season continues. Tennessee blames misplays on execution and communication, leaving both teams to adjust.
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Raiders Rally Without No 16 in The Associated Press
Raiders pull off a 31 28 comeback win as rookie Fred Steinfort from Boston College nails a 21 yard field goal with 18 seconds left over the Rams. George Blanda era nostalgia fades while Redskins edge Giants 19 17 in a defensive battle officials note.
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NFL Week One Actions Deliver Mixed Results Across NFC and AFC
Seahawks lose 30-24 to Cardinals in a tight opener as Jim Hart throws for two and Jim Otis rushes for 140 yards. Cowboys dominate Eagles 27-7 led by Staubach two TD passes while 49ers beat Packers 26-14 with Plunkett two TD passes and Delvin Williams 121 rushing yards. Vikings crush Saints 40-9, Stram’s Saints suffer a rough debut. Browns top Jets 38-17, Bengals edge Broncos 17-7, Colts 27-13 over Patriots, Rams 30-14 over Falcons, Chargers 30-0 over Chiefs, Bears 10-3 over Lions.
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Connors Wins Open- Now Who's Number 1?
In Forest Hills Connors defeats Bjorn Borg 6-4 3-6 7-6 4- in a U S Open final for the title. Connors rises to challenge Borg for No 1 in 1976 with Masters in Houston looming. Borg says leader gains status but may need Masters to decide.
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Floyd wins World Open in sudden death playoff
Ray Floyd defeats Jerry McGee in a sudden death playoff at Pinehurst No. 2 to claim the World Open title, birdieing the first playoff hole after tying on 10 under par 274. Floyd earns $40,000, boosting season earnings to $178,318, while McGee gains $22,800. Burns, Watson, Irwin, and Massengale also contended with high finishes in the $200,000 event.
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