Death of Lions receiver Chuck Hughes shocks Detroit crowd
Chuck Hughes, 28, collapsed on the field late in the Detroit Lions game and died after efforts to revive him. Team officials and medical staff including Drs Guise Boyle and Thompson battled to restart his heart, marking pro football’s first game related fatality in Detroit and the first major sports death in the city.
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College Leaders Roll To Resounding Wins
College teams dominated weekly action led by Nebraska defending their title with a 41-13 win over Oklahoma State and Oklahoma rushing a record 711 yards in a 75-28 victory over Kansas State. Michigan, Alabama, and Auburn won as Penn State lingered in the top ranks.
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Chiefs End Redskin Streak with Chiefs Victory Over Redskins
Kansas City defeated Washington 17-6 to end the Redskins’ undefeated run as Dawson connected with Otis Taylor for two scores in the second half. Kilmer and Charley Taylor had But the Chiefs fifth straight win, while Washington saw its five game streak halted.
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Nebraska Faces Crucial Big Eight Test Against Colorado
Nebraska meets Colorado in a Big Eight showdown as Oklahoma, Iowa State also brace for tough games. Oklahoma hosts Iowa State while Colorado sports star performances, and Kansas State and Missouri tumble in conference action.
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Seals Break Win Drought With 6-3 Victory Over Red Wings
California Golden Seals secure their first NHL win of the season by beating Detroit 6-3. Gerry Pinder scores three goals with two assists from Ernie Hicke, as St. Louis, Philadelphia, and others win in Sunday action.
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Hal Greer Stars as 76ers Rout Cavaliers in NBA Action
Hal Greer leads Philadelphia to a decisive victory as the 76ers top Cleveland 111-93. Greer, in his 13th NBA season, is among the league’s scoring leaders while Seattle beats Cincinnati 125 to 100 with Haywood 23 points and Smith 15 rebounds. Other results: Atlanta 95 New York 89. Boston 103 Buffalo 98. Milwaukee 110 Philadelphia 88. Portland 104 Cincinnati 100. Golden State 115 Seattle 109 in OT.
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