Butkus Turns Tide for Chicago Bears stun win over Washington
Chicago linebacker Dick Butkus became the unlikely offensive hero with a desperation pass on a broken conversion play that sealed a 16-15 victory over Washington. Cyril Pinder added a 40-yard scoring run, while eight field goals tied NFL records as Chicago stayed within a game of Minnesota in the Central Division. St. Louis at San Diego looms next.
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Arkansas Scores Highlight Busy Saturday In College Football
The Associated Press reports numerous results across divisions with Arkansas beating SMU 18 to 13 and Arkansas State defeating Texas Arlington 28 to 7 among many others. Key outcomes include Penn State over North Carolina State 35 to 14 and Oklahoma dominating with 56 to 10.
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Bowl Invitations and Scores From Around the League
The Hope Star lists printed invitations to bowls and a slate of scores from across college and pro games. Notable results include Texas Tech 27 Baylord Far West 27 and multiple NFL‑style matchups such as Green Bay 0 at Minnesota 3 and Dallas 20 Philadelphia 4, with key Sunday and Monday games scheduled in EST times.
Bowl invites loom as top teams clash in weekend action
The column reviews a weekend of college football results and implications for bowl selections. Nebraska, Oklahoma, Michigan, Alabama, Penn State, Auburn, Notre Dame, Arizona State and others posted big wins or key performances. Navy and Army won as rivalry talk builds toward their late-season showdown.
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Associated Press
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Steve Bisceglia
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Musso
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Joe LaRue
Lydell Mitchell
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Terry Beasley
Dick Schmalz
Tulane
Cliff Brown
Petty Clinches Title in Capital City 500 Race
Richard Petty won the Capital City 500 NASCAR late model stock car race at Richmond Fairgrounds Speedway, finishing ahead of Hueytown rival Bobby Allison. Petty’s victory earned $4,450 and boosted season earnings to $274,100, moving him toward a historic $300,000 season.
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Riva Ridge Wins Garden State Stakes at Garden State Park
Jockey Ron Turcotte directed Meadow Stable's Riva Ridge to a comfortable win in the Garden State Stakes at Garden State Park, 293690 prize money, amid a 32,099 crowd. The 2 year old colt defeated Freetex with Key to the Mint third and Numbered Account fourth, clinching a loose juvenile title.
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Associated Press
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