Brute strength clash as Long Beach State meets Northern Illinois
Wayne Howard says the Long Beach State football team will confront Northern Illinois with a power game. He notes NIU relies on a big offensive line while the 49ers counter with a strong defense in a 4:30 p.m. start, as both teams face early season tests and balance advantages from previous game experience.
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Michigan and Ohio State face tough season openers
The season kickoff pits No. 2 Michigan at Wisconsin and No. 3 Ohio State on the road vs No. 11 Michigan State as Oklahoma defends No. 1, while top contenders Nebraska Auburn A&M and others begin with varied matchups.
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NFL Schedule Fragment Highlights Mixed Games Across Regions
A garbled list shows NFL games including Philadelphia at New York, Cincinnati at Cleveland, Giants at Methead, Houston at San Francisco at Green Bay, Minnesota at San Diego, Jets at New Tongland, St. Louis at Denver in exhibition season wrap, plus several college or CFL matchups noted with unclear teams and cities.
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Kewor
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Houston
San Francisco
Green Bay
Minnesota
San Diego
New York Jets
New Tongland
St. Louis
Denver
Pro grid briefs and roster moves recapped
Brief NFL items show Eagles acquiring running back Tom Donchez on waivers from Buffalo. Lions sign center R W Hicks from Cincinnati, dropping center Fred Rothwell to clear roster space. Packers announce trade terms for Ted Hendricks involving Oakland No 1 picks in 1976 and 1977. Redskins and other notes include Lamar Brown’s status and retirement of several players.
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Buffalo
LIONS
R.W. Hicks
Cincinnati
Fred Rothwell
Hicks
Packers
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Ted Hendricks
Redskins
Lamar Brown
Carl Seeenvers
Bracy Bonham
Acc
Gregarton
Lion
Joe
NCAA probes MSU over football recruiting violations
An NCAA inquiry is opened at Mississippi State University into alleged football recruiting violations. A school official said the probe followed MSU posting a 9-3 season after nine losing campaigns in the prior decade, with the letter prompting the investigation possibly triggered by a rival school.
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Brian Baschnagel
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UT el Paso
Jim Chandler
Mike Darcey
Starkville, Miss
UPI
Mississippi State University
Rams secondary earns respect with tight preseason defense
Ram defensive backs posted two touchdowns passes allowed and ten interceptions in six preseason games, the unit showing cohesion after a season from injury. Coach Wagstaff credits patience and multiple coverages as Eddie McMillan and teammates push toward a reliable backfield.
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Bill Simpson
Oakland Raiders
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Rodney Dangerfields
Jim Wagstaff
Charlie Stokes
Charlie
NFL losers get one last exhibition chance
The Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions and San Diego Chargers seek a final exhibition win as NFL pre season ends. Lions coach Forzano says problems can be corrected as Detroit faces Cleveland Browns while Chargers coach Prothro laments blocking. Other games include Jets at Patriots and 49ers at Packers amid World Football League action with Wings at Vulcans and salary rules tightened.
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College football scores from early season games
UCLA beat Iowa State eight to nothing while Penn State defeated Stanford by six. Colorado topped California seven, Arizona State eight over Washington, Kansas seven over Washington State, Michigan twelve over Wisconsin, Ohio State eight over Michigan State, Indiana six over Minnesota, Purdue seven over Northwestern, Notre Dame twelve over Boston College, Nebraska fifteen over LSU, Virginia defeated Navy two, Tennessee three over Maryland, Army four over Holy Cross, Florida thirteen over SAAU, Texas Tech three over Florida State, Kentucky fourteen over VP1, Arkansas twenty over Air Force, Texas A M two over Mississippi, North Carolina State twenty two over Wake, Illinois three over Iowa.
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Rose Bowl Ticket Drawing Opens for 1976 Game
Public sale of the 1976 Rose Bowl tickets is by drawing. Send standard post cards to Rose Bowl Ticket Drawing Pasadena by Oct 15 postmark. Include name and address. drawing conducted mid October by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.
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Bengals threaten NFLPA dues hold over contract talks
Cincinnati Bengals players inform the NFLPA they will withhold dues until progress toward an economic agreement with the NFL is shown and urge dropping lawsuits against Rozelle Rule and option clause. About 10 Bengals members have joined NFLPA, with others likely to participate. The league has kept paying insurances but has not funded the pension since the contract expired 14 months ago.
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Press box vandal suspect arraigned
A teenager named Charles Colbert of Los Angeles was arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of malicious mischief and destroying telephone lines after allegedly vandalizing the computerized scoreboard at Memorial Coliseum. He was held on 10000 dollars bond and set for a preliminary hearing September 25. Authorities say damage to the computer system may reach 250000 dollars, with restoration costs potentially up to 2 million.
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Skeet Results Tie Between United States and West Germany
World shooting results show a 765 tie between the United States and West Germany. Charles Davis Wanawales and Mike Theimer posted 192s for 14th and 18th places in Fort Worth Texas at the Moulton club.
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Charles Davis Wanawales
Mike Theimer
Fort Xee
Mart Ga
Moulton, Tex
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