Dream ends for New Orleans Saints in Los Angeles loss
The Saints, bold but overmatched, face a likely finish near .500 as Minnesota looming division title and a strong Rams defense set a tough backdrop. Vikings 26 Lions 17 dominates early, while Raiders 24 Steelers 20 and Bills 17 Bengals 14 highlight a rough week of picks across the league.
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Los Angeles Rams
New Orleans
Rams
John Hadi
Jim Bertelsen
Harold Jackson
Los Angeles
David
Goliath
Coliseum
Saints
Minnesota
Archie Mannings, Co
Vikings
Lions
Detroit
Chuck Foreman
Purple Gang
Bill Munson
Raiders
Steelers
Pittsburgh
Terry Hanratty
Gilliam
Ken Stabler
A's World Series payout tops record totals
Oakland players share a record 24 760.87 each for the 1973 World Series as the Mets receive 14 960.18 apiece. Total purses reach 1 992 461.17 with 643 641 in attendance and $5 337 281.25 in receipts.
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Oakland A’s
Bowie Kuhn
Mets
Commissioner
League
Oakland
Shea Stadium
Jim Fregosi
Phil Hennigan
John Strohmayer
Place Hennigan
Jim Gouger
Bob Apodaca
Bob Miller
Detroit
Energy crisis could hit auto racing in 1974
New estimates warn the energy shortage could reduce attendance at major races. NASCAR officials say gasoline use at stock car events is modest, but rationing would curb spectator turnout. Indianapolis officials note May crowd impact since fans drive in from far and may face travel limits. Officials across sanctioning bodies fear broader gate declines as venues rely on private ownership and rural locations.
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New York
Bill France Jr
Deana
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
France
Gilbert shoots 62 to lead World Open first round
Gibby Gilbert fires a record nine under par 62 to take a five stroke lead in the inaugural World Open at Pinehurst. Allen Miller sits second with 67 as the eight round event begins its eight day run for a half million dollars in total prizes.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Pinehurst
N.C
Gibby Gilbert
Gibby
Gilbert
Ben Hogan
Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame vs Alabama possible clash
AP reports second ranked Alabama may face fifth ranked Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl while seventh ranked LSU would meet sixth ranked Penn State in the Orange Bowl. Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian says he is focused on Pittsburgh. Alabama coach Bryant has challenged Notre Dame to play in New Orleans.
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Alabama
Notre Dame
Louisiana State
Penn State
Associated Press
Paw ‘Bear’ Bryant
Crimson Tide
Ara Parseghian
Pittsburgh
Alabaa
Nebraska
LSU
Wire Service
Tigers
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Associated Press Sports Wester New York
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Jackie Smith
Donny Anderson
St. Louis
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Reara
Chiefs
Kansas City
Bobby Douglass
Chicago
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Oilers
Lynn Dickey
Cleveland
Hal Bock
Bloys Britt
AP Auto
Greensville
S.C
Sports Car Club of America
Gilbert Slams
J.C. Snead
Jack Nicklaus
Allen Miller
Eit Family Center
STYRO
Gayety Paper
Gayety
Hope Village
Aluminum
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