Late Score Secures Green Bay First Win Over Cowboys
Green Bay edged Dallas 19 17 as John Hadl connected with Rich McGeorge for a 26 yard touchdown with 1 52 left. Bart Starr praised the staff and players as Green Bay, 0 4, earned its first NFL victory while Dallas fell to 4 1.
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Bench Sees World Series Tonight Amid Rain Delay
Reds catcher Johnny Bench reiterated a preference for daytime games but acknowledged taking the World Series anytime as Game Six in Boston was postponed again by a Nor’easter. Managers Sparky Anderson and Darrell Johnson adjusted pitching plans with Gary Nolan to start for the Reds and Luis Tiant lined up for the Red Sox as NBC and ABC faced a ratings clash.
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Packers and Cowboys Clash Highlights Stats
Dallas and Green Bay battle with Staubach and Hadi guiding offenses. Passing leaders include Hadl 15 of 28 for 174 yards and Staubach 16 of 31 for 201 yards with two interceptions. Receivers Payne and Pearson spark Green Bay and Dallas respectively as rushing and scoring plays unfold.
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Oilers Upset Redskins as Brazile Ejected Sparks Win
Houston shocks Washington 13 10 after rookie linebacker Robert Brazile is ejected for a forearm to Billy Kilmer. Don Hardeman scores two late one yard TDs as Oilers snap a five game skid at the Astrodome. Dolphins rout Jets and other NFL results follow.
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Vikings Tame Lions in NFC Central clash for fifth straight win
Minnesota beat Detroit 25 19 in Bloomington as Bud Grant steered the unbeaten Vikings past the Lions in a three hour 15 minute game marred by 18 penalties. Fran Tarkenton threw two TD passes. Chuck Foreman ran for 107 yards.
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Spartans Edge Superdonyx In Trane League Opener
Jim Hoagenson led the Spartans with 10 points as they beat Superdonyx 37-35 in the Trane Basketball League opener. Other games saw the Tornados 46-29 over the Falcons and Chuck Phillips scoring 14 for the Heroes in a 40-30 victory. Sally Prendergast highlighted La Crosse Aquinas homecoming festivities as the daughter of John and Mrs. Prendergast.
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