Steelers Stay Unbeaten in 38-21 Win as Rams and Vikings also triumph
In a rare Sunday showcase, the Steelers built a 38 point first half lead before resting starters in a 38-21 victory over the Chargers. Rams beat the Oilers 31-26 behind Hadl’s precise passing while Vikings toppled the Lions 23-9. Cowboys and several other teams also won or held. Bradshaw and Hanratty shared QB duties for Pittsburgh, with Shanklin catching multiple touchdowns.
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Vols Stop Jaynes Bid in Narrow Upset Thriller
Tennessee survives Kansas quarterback David Jaynes 28 27 to remain unbeaten as Jaynes throws for three scores and 58 attempts. Ohio State, Nebraska, USC and Michigan also win while Notre Dame, Penn State and Arizona State roll in a day of top ten clashes.
Many Upsets Mark Weekend College Football Action
Michigan State led by 14 at halftime but fell 14-10 as Mike Townsend secured the victory with a fourth quarter interception. LSU defeated Florida 24-3 behind a blocked punt return, while Oklahoma State and Texas Tech produced a 20-7 upset. Missouri beat SMU 17-7 on John Moseley’s 74 yard punt return, and Indiana crushed West Virginia 28-14. Houston edged San Diego State 14-9 and UCLA routed Utah 66-16. Colorado topped Iowa State 23-16 as Jim Jennings set Rutgers rushing records in a 25-22 loss to Massachusetts. Auburn’s Rick Neel debuted as a running back in a 14-7 win over Mississippi, Texas A&M’s Bubba Bean ran 197 yards in a 20-15 win over Clemson, and Kentucky’s Sonny Collins rushed for 229 yards and four TDs against Mississippi State. Louisville’s Walter Peacock ran for 192 yards in a 24-10 win over Wichita State. Bowling Green’s Paul Miles set a school rushing mark with 2,641 yards in a 49-35 win over Toledo. Tulsa’s Joe McCulley threw for 239 yards and four TDs in a 44-7 win over Drake. Wisconsin’s Billy Marek gained 226 yards in a 37-28 win against Wyoming.
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Matlack Gives Mets New Lease On Life
The Mets beat the Reds 5-0 at Shea to even the NL playoff series at one game each. Lefty Jon Matlack threw a two hitter for New York as Cincinnati ace Johnny Bench homered off Tom Seaver in Sunday’s action. Rusty Staub hit a solo shot for the Mets in the fourth before the late rally off relievers Hall and Borbon.
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Nicklaus Opens Huge Lead in Wichita Event
Jack Nicklaus surged to a 14 under par 199 after a remarkable 62 and 10 birdies, leading John Lister by nine and setting the largest 54 hole edge in the tournament. Weiskopf and other contenders trailed as Nicklaus stressed he aims to win with a strong finish.
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Cowboys Redskins clash in high stakes Monday night duel
Dallas star Roger Staubach directs a 3-0 Cowboys team facing a 2-1 Redskins side aiming to halt Texas star power. Washington sacking trio Talbert Brundige Biggs and McDole chase Staubach while Sonny Jurgensen returns home to boost the Redskins air attack. kickoff at 8 p.m. CDT.
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