Lions lose two starting QBs as surgeries loom
The Detroit Lions announced Bill Munson and Greg Landry will undergo knee surgery after a 24 8 loss to Houston, leaving the club with third stringer Joe Reed set to start next Sunday at San Francisco. Wide receiver Jon Staggers also had season ending surgery for a torn Achilles.
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76ers stun Lakers in home win rout
Philadelphia guards Doug Collins and Fred Carter combined for 42 points as the 76ers defeated the Lakers 117 to 104 before a record home crowd of 18 020. George McGinnis added 19 points and 16 rebounds in his first 76ers season, with Kareem Abdul Jabar scoring 24 for L.A. and Cazzie Russell 23. The Sixers pulled away with a 14-0 run after halftime to seal the game.
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Homecoming Sweet for 49ers Dan Bunz
Dan Bunz, a 6 3 235 pound sophomore linebacker for Long Beach State, starred at Drake. He made 28 tackles and forced four fumbles as the 49ers beat Drake 31 10. Bunz earned the Pacific Coast Athletic Association defensive player of the week.
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Evening Sports and Arena Events Schedule
Sailboat show at Long Beach Arena from 4 to 10 30 p.m. Harness racing at Hollywood Park with first post at 7 45 p.m. Hockey Kings versus Washington at Forum at 8 p.m. Amateur boxing at Pico Rivera 8 p.m. Televsion Lakers versus Milwaukee on KABC at 6 p.m. Hockey Kings versus Washington on KRLA at 8 p.m.
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Tarkenton Sparks Vikings Past Bears In Monday Night Show
Fran Tarkenton engineered a 97 yard second period drive finishing with a 45 yard TD to Jim Lash and Fred Cox added two long field goals as Minnesota beat Chicago 13 to 9. The win keeps the unbeaten Vikings tied for the league lead and extends Chicago’s losing streak to five games at Soldier Field.
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Saints fire coach John North in New Orleans
New Orleans Saints owner John Mecom Jr. fired head coach John North after a 90-minute meeting. Interim coach Ernie Hefferle takes over as the Saints, 1-5, seek a permanent replacement with names like Ara Parseghian and Hank Stram floated. North posted an 11-23 record since Aug. 26, 1973.
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Williams recalls Red Sox near miss in 1975 World Series
Boston Red Sox pitching coach Stan Williams, now home in Lakewood with his wife and children, reflects on how two critical twists cost Boston the title. He cites a pivotal infield hit in game two and a controversial play in game three as turning points, noting Luis Tiant could have closed out the series if fate differed.
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