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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1975
Page
15
USC trojans face Stanford with 10 percent favorite status as injuries mount. Key players out including Shelton Diggs and Clint Strozier, while Stanford pillars Cordova and Benjamin split quarterback duties and Tony Hill remains a deep threat for the Cardinals.
Billy Kilmer swung from hero to culprit and back as Washington edged Dallas 30-24 in overtime. Kilmer connected on a 60 yard drive capped by a 7 yard TD pass to Jerry Smith after Cliff Harris put Dallas ahead 24-17. Kilmer finished 21 of 39 for 301 yards.
Houston’s improved protection helps Dan Pastorini avoid sacks, fueling a 6-1 start tied for first in the AFC Central. The quarterback credits the line, including Carl Mauck and Ed Fisher, for a safer pocket as the Oilers surge.
David Pearson surged to a new Dixie 500 track record with a 160.164 mph lap in rain delayed qualifying at Hampton Georgia. He toppled his prior mark of 159.242 mph as only 10 cars managed laps with 37 more attempting today.
Oregon coach Don Read, under contract through 1977, aims to end a 14 game drought as the 15 point underdog Ducks host UCLA. John Sciarra leads UCLA with a potent Veer attack while Oregon's improving defense hopes to exploit mistakes and gain field position in a critical Pac-8 clash.
Cerritos College football seeks another strong showing as it hosts Santa Ana College at the Santa Ana Bowl at 2 p.m. The Falcons, coming off a 28 7 loss to Orange Coast, will rely on QB Jim Conley and receivers Bill Vincent and Ken Devore while Santa Ana features QB Dan Troup and a potent ground game. Johnson warns the battle will be tough, but believes his defense can contain the Dons.
President Ford cannot directly declare a disaster for Louisiana football teams amid losses by Tulane, LSU, and the Saints. White House aide Ron Nelsen replies to sportscaster Wayne Mack with a tongue in cheek note noting limited federal aid and possible relief under various laws.
Ohio State and Oklahoma lead top ranked teams seeking to preserve their perfect records as bowl invitations near. Nebraska Texas A M Texas and Arizona State also host key games while Michigan Penn State and others aim to stay in contention. Woody Hayes warns Buckeyes to improve after Indiana win.
A roundup of college games with numerous teams beating rivals by double digits including USC over Stanford UCLA over Oregon Notre Dame over Georgia Tech and Ohio State over Minnesota. The report notes the FCC rejecting expanding the 35 mile cable blackout zone for sports not shown locally.
Stanford faces USC at the Coliseum at 1 30 pm. UCLA meets Washington while Oregon State hosts California. Ohio State plays Illinois and Michigan State sees Indiana. Wisconsin battles Iowa Purdue visits Michigan Northwestern vs Minnesota.
Phoenix AP Johnny Rutherford defends his title as he leads a 36 car field for Sunday's US Auto Club Phoenix 150 at FasTrack International Speedway. The defending champion seeks another win in the IndyCar event.
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