Bengals SavorSeason Opener Win Over Raiders
Cincinnati Bengals defender Jon Carpenter recalls a 31-21 season opening victory against Oakland. He notes strong defense, including rookies in key roles, a sharp coaching plan by Paul Brown, and preparation for Detroit next week as he describes game highlights and pivotal plays like a blocked punt and a 78 yard run.
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Sursavage Top Clemson Defender in State Honor
Clemson linebacker Jim Sursavage from Andrews North Carolina was named the South Carolina Sportswriters defensive player of the week. He had 10 tackles and seven assists helping Clemson shut out Virginia in the second half of a 27 17 victory. He made several key first half stops. This is Clemson’s second defensive Player of the Week honor following B B Ellington last week.
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Bulls Top Braves in Exhibition Duel as Walker Rises
Bulls beat Buffalo Braves 112 to 100 in an exhibition game in Baie, Pa. Chet Walker scored 25 points despite a pulled left thigh muscle. Hone Gilliam led the Braves with 16 points.
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Blue’s No Hit Stuns Twins as A’s Gain 6-0 Victory
Oakland rookie Vida Blue pitched a one hit game dominating the Minnesota Twins for a 6-0 win. Bert Campaneris opened the scoring with a triple and later hit a three run homer in the eighth. Blue improved to 2-0 with nine strikeouts.
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Browns Beat Jets On Referees In First Monday Night Game
Norm Schachter’s officiating crew moved the game with 21 penalties for 262 yards as Cleveland defeated New York 31 to 21 in the NFL opener. Namath threw 19 of 32 for 299 yards with three interceptions, while the Jets’ miscues and a late Browns field goal sealed the win before 85,703 at Cleveland.
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Pitching- Vida Blue Shuts Out Twins as A’s Win
Monday report notes 21 year old Vida Blue tossed a near perfect game until Harmon Killebrew walked in the fourth inning. Oakland dominated Minnesota 6 0. Willie Mays of the Giants hit his 28th homer and 628th career, added two singles and four RBIs in a 7 0 win over the Dodgers tied for second in the West.
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Frazier and Foster Prepare for 15 Round Title Bout
Detroit AP report details Joe Frazier and Bob Foster beginning workouts for a 15 round arena title fight in Detroit. Frazier plans to defend the heavyweight crown won in June 1969, with contracts and TV rights arranged by Twenty First Century Promotions.
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Ohio State Still No 1 in AP Poll as Texas Stirs Challenge
Ohio State remains the top major college football team in the AP poll with 14 first place votes and 645 points as Texas signals its bid to overtake. Texas closed to within 13 points of the Buckeyes after a 56-15 opener win over California. Stanford rose to third after routing San Jose State.
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Australians Seek Cup Hope After Gretel II Disqualification
New Newport Rhode Island AP report says Gretel II was disqualified by the New York Yacht Club race committee after a collision at the start of the second race, giving Intrepid a 2 0 lead as Gretel II relaunches in lighter and windier conditions. The decision sparked protests from Gretel II and its backers led by Sir Frank Packer while committee chairman Barker defended impartiality.
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Stars clash with DAR over flag imagery on trunks
The Utah Stars of the ABA faced an objection from Faye Mozart, DAR Lake Chapter flag code chair, who protested the team using the American flag on one side of players trunks while the Utah flag appears on the other. Owner Bill Daniels received her letter outlining the issue.
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