ACC Teams Struggle Outside Conference Play
The Atlantic Coast Conference teams posted mixed results with Wake Forest clobbering Auburn 57-0, Maryland losing 31-7 to West Virginia, and Clemson sharing top ACC with a 21-14 win over Virginia. South Carolina beat Duke 27-20 as Duke’s Bob Fitch endured season ending knee surgery. NC State defeated North Carolina 103 in rain at Carter Stadium, while upcoming games schedule Georgia at Clemson and Virginia Tech at Wake Forest.
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Southern Wins 3, Loses 4 in SC Football Week
The Southern Conference opened with mixed results as key teams posted wins and losses. Richmond lost 17-14 at Mississippi State. The Citadel beat Lehigh 41-16 while Tony Passander led with 287 passing yards and three TDs for an impressive triple-option showing. Davidson defeated Guilford 21-8 and Furman edged Presbyterian 14-12 as Gordon Slade connected for 189 yards and three first-half TDs.
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Conference Play Opens In Carolinas
All six Carolinas Conference teams begin inter conference play this Saturday. Lenoir Rhyne visits Presbyterian in a key early season clash. Lenoir Rhyne, co favorite with Elon, routed Wofford 38 11, while Elon crushed Concord 42 0. Other results: Guilford lost to Davidson 21 8, Newberry beat Gardner Webb 27 15, Furman edged Presbyterian 14 12. Confederate notes mention Catawba vs Newberry and Guilford at Elon.
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Giants and Dodgers trade late drama as NL race tightens
Giants win 4-3 over the Dodgers in 10 innings as McCovey and Wills key a tense surge. The Phillies edge Cleveland, while Chicago, Cincinnati, and Montreal post wins to stay in the playoff mix. the Mets and Cubs also win, keeping the pennant chase hot across the circuit.
Giants, Packers, Cowboys Shine In Week NFL Action
Gipsons nine yard run helps 49ers safety field goal and late TD. Staubach connects with Rentzel on a 75 yard score and Hill adds a third quarter TD pass to Rentzel. Doomsday Defense limits Cardinals to a 30 yard FG. Bart Starr and Travis Williams combine for a Packers TD. Sayers held to 31 yards. Leroy Kelly injures hamstring but Johnson and Morrison rally Eagles as Johnson gains 118 yards and two TDs.
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Cougars Cut Three Players Ahead of Season Opener
Carolina Cougars coach Bones McKinney reduced the roster to 12 after a Sunday scrimmage. Veterans Don Carlos and Bobby Rascoe along with rookie Mike Nordholz were released as the ABA team inches toward the October 18 start.
Cardwell Reaches 100 Wins as Mets Trim Pirates
Don Cardwell earned his 100th major league win in a 6-1 doubleheader win over Pittsburgh, reducing the Mets magic number to four in their chase of the NL East title. Cardwell, 33, scattered seven hits for his fifth straight triumph, while Koosman closed the second game with a six hitter.
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Andretti Captures 3rd Driving Title
Mario Andretti wins a third driving title as AP reports with BLOYS BRITT noting his start in Italy and rise in racing. The piece emphasizes his career arc and the milestone achievement in motorsports.
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Motorsports crown settles weekend as Andretti wins USAC title
Sunday at Trenton Andretti drove a turbo Ford to win the 300 mile USAC race and clinch the USAC championship with his sixth victory of the season. The $19,000 top prize boosted his earnings over $250,000 this year as Roger McCluskey and other veterans chased the title amid mechanical woes for Unser and Foyt. In college football action, multiple ranked teams posted wins including Georgia, Missouri, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Alabama and Stanford, with standout performances and near misses shaping the national picture.
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Unitas Intercepted as Colts Play Breaks Down
Johnny Unitas intended pass to Willie Richardson is intercepted by Ram defender Clarence Williams as he blocks for Pat Pottios.
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