Drag Boat Grand Prix at Marine Stadium Draws Stars
Long Beach hosts the National Drag Boat Association Grand Prix at Marine Stadium with 15 minute ski exhibition slots and 11 drag boat classes. World barefoot record attempts target 93.70 mph by Epling and 126 mph on single ski by Wentz, with retired Danny Churchill still cited.
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Long Beach
National Drag Boat Association
Marine Stadium
Craig Westermark
Gordon Epling
Epling
Craig Wentz
Ralph Duboy
Danny Churchill
Danny
Michelle Fisher
Marie Kinman
NFL scoring up despite Saints slow start
NFL scoring rises across the league with an average of 43.1 points per game over two weeks. The Saints sit 0-2 amid a three-point offense, while Washington, Buffalo, and Minnesota post high totals led by Kilmer, Simpson, and Tarkenton. Buffalo hosts Denver as Simpson pursues more records.
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New Orleans Saints
New Orleans
Saints
Atlanta
Falcons
Washington
Buffalo
Minnesota
Billy Kilmer
O.J. Simpson
Oakland
Denver
Kansas City
Bears Face Steelers After Coaching Change and Big Week
The Bears, led by Gary Huff at quarterback after trimming Bobby Douglass, face the Pittsburgh Steelers as Forrest Gregg reshapes the Browns facing the defending champions. Oakland hits San Diego in a road swing, with Neal Colzie returning four punts for 104 yards in the win over Baltimore. The Eagles host the undefeated Redskins after a late loss to Chicago, amid a sour crowd reaction at Veterans Stadium.
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Cleveland
John Gilliam
Chuck Foreman
Bears
Philadelphia
Bob Thomas
Gary Huff
Bobby Douglass
Oakland
San Diego
Neal Colzie
Baltimore
Cleveland Browns
Browns
Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers
Forrest Gregg
Gregg
van Green
Neal Craig
Pete Athas
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Eagles
Chicago Bears
Mike McCormack
Redskins
Veterans Stadium
Washington
McCormack
Cerritos to host junior college bowl game in December
California State Committee on Athletics picks Cerritos College as bowl site pitting South Coast and Southern California Conference champions on December 6. A naming contest offers a $20 prize. entries go to SCC commissioner Don Hall at Cerritos College.
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Cerritos College
Southern California
SCC
Don Hall
E. Alondra Blvd
Norwalk
Jordan sweeps top spots as Panthers beat St Anthony
Jordan dominated the 2 mile cross country meet at Houghton Park with Jim Grant and Adrian Hobri leading seven Jordan runners in the top nine. Final score Jordan 18 St Anthony 4 with a junior varsity Jordan 16 St Anthony.
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Jim Grant
Adrian Hobri
Jordan
Panthers
St. Anthony
Houghton Park
Garnt
Hobri
Erat A See Ean Ord
Dunbar
Ane Eh
E Kelly
Porter
Richards
Lauda tops first U.S. Grand Prix qualifying at Watkins Glen
Niki Lauda in a backup Ferrari posts the fastest time as Vittorio Brambilla crashes in the new curve. Emerson Fittipaldi, Mario Andretti, and John Watson post strong laps while several drivers suffer minor accidents during practice and qualifying for the U.S. Grand Prix.
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Watkins Glen
N.Y
Niki Lauda
Vittorio Brambilla
Brambilla
Lauda
Emerson Fittipaldi
Brazil
Watkins Glen Road
Mario Andretti
John Watson
Mark Donohue
Watson
Muniz Faces Vasquez Tonight in 10 Round Olympic Bout
Mando Muniz, 29, vows to continue boxing only if he defeats Mexican slugger Ruben Vasquez tonight at the Olympic Auditorium in a 10 round fight. A loss could drive Muniz back to school as he needs 20 more units for a Masters Degree.
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Mando Muniz
Muniz
Ruben Vasquez
Olympic Auditorium
Anglers Report Mixed Catches Across Several California Harbors
In Belm ont Pier 49 anglers on two boats caught calico bass rock cod and sheepheads with 60 blue bass and 120 blue fish noted along with 14 ewe and 385 rock cod. At Diego 143 anglers on six boats caught 153 albacore. Seal Beach saw 45 anglers on two boats land 400 herrings and 600 white cod, plus sculpin and bonito.
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2Nd Street Landing
Belmont Pier
Diego
Seal Beach
January Leads Kaiser Open With Eight-Under 64
Don January, 45, on a tour comeback, shot an eight-under 64 to take the second round lead at the Kaiser International Open in Napa California. He finished 36 holes and built a slim edge over rivals after returning from a three-year break to focus on golf course design.
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Calif
Don January
January
Lee Trevino
Johnny Miller
California
Miller
Trevino
Gene Littler
Marty Fleckman
Littler
Fleckman
Ontario hosts Champion Spark Plug Classic road races lineup
About 274 riders from eight nations converge at Ontario Motor Speedway for AMA Grand National road races. The event, worth 60,000 dollars, features seven races across a 2.9 mile 20-turn course with practice, heat races, and multiple finals led by world 250cc champion Walter Villa and defending champions Kenny Roberts and Gene Romero.
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Ontario Motor Speedway
Walter Villa
Italy
Harley- Davidson
Michel Rougerie
France
Gary Scott
Baldwin Park
Kenny Roberts
Yamaha
Gene Romero
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Muniz’ Future Online Tonight
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Jack Spradlin
Larry Nelson
Jim Simons
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