Defense cheers as Arkansas overwhelms TCU in opener
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised the defense after a 13 3 victory over Texas Christian. Arkansas held TCU scoreless in the second half, while quarterbacks Kirkland and Watson led the Razorbacks to their 13th straight conference-opening win over the Horned Frogs. Kirkland threw four interceptions. Watson rushed for 38 yards and impressed Broyles as a freshman option in the backfield.
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Russell Returns to NBA as Seattle Coach
Russell, the Celtics legend, returns to the NBA as coach of the Seattle Super Sonics after a four year layoff. The ABA’s Wilt Chamberlain leaves the league to coach the San Diego Conquistadors, while NBA opens its 28th season with five games.
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ABA Opens Season With Chamberlain Addition
The American Basketball Association kicks off its seventh season Wednesday with Wilt Chamberlain, the league and sport’s most prolific scorer, joining under new commissioner Mikt Storen. Indiana hosts New York in a marquee opener as Julius Erving and rookie Larry Kenon lead the retooled Mets. Memphis visits Utah and San Diego plays San Antonio, with other teams starting by Friday.
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Associated Press
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American Basketball Association
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Steelers stay perfect with 38 point first half win
Steelers rout Chargers 38-21 as Chuck Noll rests starters after dominating the first half. Rams top Oilers 31-26 with Hadl’s precision passing. Vikings defeat Lions 23-9 as Arkenton connects with Marinaro. Cowboys loom vs Redskins as remaining perfect teams include Rams and Vikings.
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Cowboys Meet Redskins in Key Monday Night clash
Washington aims to slow Roger Staubach as the 2-1 Redskins host the 3-0 Cowboys in a pivotal NFC showdown. The Redskins pass rush led by Diron Talbert Bill Brundige Verlon Biggs and Rom McDole seeks to rattle Staubach while Dallas tries to counter with running backs Walt Garrison and Calvin Hill. Sonny Jurgensen returns home for Washington, and kickoff is at 9 p.m. EDT on ABC TV.
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Olympics face basic reform
In Varna Bulgaria AP report IOC leaders propose reforms before the 1976 Montreal Games. The body disperses after a meeting at a Black Sea resort and vows to reform principles established by Baron de Coubertin eight decades earlier.
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Geoffrey Miller
Associated Press
Varna
Bulgaria
Montreal
International Olympic Committee
Black Seal
Baron de Coubertin
France
IOC gains perceived control as reforms eyed
Disgruntled sports federations, led by Tom Keller, leave the Olympic Congress satisfied, claiming they won concessions while the IOC retains final Olympic authority. Lord Killanin vows redefinition of amateur eligibility next year and hints at women being elected to the IOC.
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IOC
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