Raiders Dominate Oilers On National TV Thriller
In the Astrodome Oakland Raiders blanked the Houston Oilers 34 to 0 on a Monday night telecast. Dan Pastorini struggled while Daryle Lamonica led the Raiders with two TD passes and 166 yards passing. Art Thoms anchored the defense by blocking both Oilers field goal tries.
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Oilers Fall Short After Interceptions and Blocked Punt
In a tense game, Scott Ostler notes key defensive plays by LOMPOG. Interceptions by Sistrunk and Ostler set up a Davis touchdown while Ward Walsh’s punt block and a fourth down field goal block by Thoms highlighted special teams miscues. Oilers fail to score from the Oakland 2. Pastorini pressured by Villapiano and Otto.
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Braves fall 14 7 to Dons in tough sea of errors
Santa Barbara’s 14 7 win over Cabrillo highlighted offensive struggles as two linemen Manny Garcia and Steve Sprague missed much of the second half due to illness and flu. Coach Spruill credited big plays and mistakes, noted Nicky Garife’s early setback, and praised Ken Love and Ted Grafton for standout efforts while Ken Wahl and Kevin Drake emerged as Cabrillo leaders for upcoming league play.
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A’s, Tigers clash in decisive third game at Detroit
Oakland aims to reach the World Series as Ken Holtzman faces Joe Coleman in Tiger Stadium. Campaneris is suspended for the playoffs after the incident, Cal Maxvill will start at short for Oakland, Dick McAuliffe takes over at short for Detroit, Brinkman out with a ruptured disc, Sims sprained ankle.
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Lakers Bring Wilt Chamberlain Back for Season Opener
Wilt Chamberlain ends holdout after talks with Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke and attorney Seymour Goldberg. Officials expect Chamberlain to play Wednesday as Los Angeles opens the NBA season. Chicago, New York, and other early matchups fill the opening program.
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Woman buys semi pro football team to become placekicker
Nancy Witt, 25, invested $5,000 to acquire the Lakewood Oilers of the MidAmerican Semi Pro League and appointed herself placekicker. She faced initial resistance from players but earned their support after scoring her first extra point and enduring a big hit against Oklahoma City. Witt also runs a rock and roll booking agency and was inspired by Oilers coach Jim McMillin to buy the team to help them out of financial trouble.
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