Pro Football Diary Explains Lions Exhibition Win and Taxi Squad
Cincinnati reviewer recalls a 31 14 loss to Detroit Lions in the exhibition season. He explains Berry’s penalty and the field goal miscue, plus team experience gaps and rookies fighting for jobs. He notes Oakland Raiders next and details taxi squad rules and examples like Tommy Smith.
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Culbreth Selfridge Share ACC Defensive Player Honors
Greensboro native Rusty Culbreth and Cleveland born Andy Selfridge were named Atlantic Coast Conference defensive players of the week after Virginia opened with a 7 0 win over Virginia Tech. Selfridge totaled seven assists and strong tackling while Culbreth made key plays against Kentucky and returned four punts for 54 yards.
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Stanford climbs to fourth in AP poll after win over Arkansas
Stanford rises from tenth to fourth in The Associated Press college football poll after a 34 28 win over Arkansas. Ohio State and Texas hold first and second with Southern California third. Missouri jumps to tenth as the only new Top Ten entrant.
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Week Of Internal ACC Fights Prepares Teams For Week
The Associated Press outlines a busy ACC week with North Carolina and N C State facing off in Chapel Hill. UNC holds a 20 10 opening win over Kentucky led by Paul Miller and Don McCauley while N C State fell to Richmond 21 6.
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Dodgers edge Padres as Mota hits in 12-4 LA win
Manny Mota gathered a wide throw by San Diego's Nate Colbert for a hit in the fourth as the Dodgers beat the Padres 12 to 4. The roundup notes a complete baseball summary on Page 3 B.
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Acuff of VMI Defensive Star
Arlington Virginia AP reports Jerry Acuff of Virginia Military Institute named Southern Conference defensive player of the week for his contribution in the Keydets first football win since 1968.
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Steelers Pin hopes on rookie Terry Bradshaw in 1970s preview
The 1-13 Steelers lean on 21 year old Terry Bradshaw as their new cornerstone. Coach Chuck Noll reshapes the squad with trades, adding John Fuqua Willie Richardson and Preston Pearson while Bradshaw and Hanratty compete for play. Offensive hopes rise as defense led by Andy Russell and Chuck Hinton stays strong.
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Wildcats confident after first week of practice
Davidson’s Wildcats coach Dave Fagg says his team could play now and do well after a week of three-a-day practices at Camp Carolina. Standout players include fullback Mikolayunas and quarterback Mark Thompson as the squad shows strong early form.
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Clay Wins Right For N Y Bout
Cassius Clay wins a New York boxing license after Judge Mansfield voids the New York State Athletic Commission refusal. Clay plans a Quarry fight in Atlanta while seeking possible further bouts in New York and keeping focus on his ongoing legal appeal. Joe Frazier’s manager reacts, noting a Frazier bout would gain appeal with a New York title shot hosting future events.
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