Vikings crush Cowboys in worst defeat in team history
The Minnesota Vikings routed the Dallas Cowboys 54 to 13, ending Dallas lead in the NFC East and marking the Cowboys' worst regular season defeat. Minnesota sacked Craig Morton and Roger Staubach seven times, with Ed Sharockman returning a blocked punt for a touchdown. The day also saw Los Angeles beat Green Bay and several other NFL results shaping the standings.
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Plunkett Sets NCAA Passing Record in 63-16 Rout
Stanford's Jim Plunkett, after guiding a win over USC, shattered the NCAA career passing yard mark with 6 634 yards in a 63 16 victory over Washington State. Archie Manning struggles as Ole Miss falls to Southern Mississippi 30 14 while top teams suffer upsets around the country.
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Dummits clutch midnight drive seals UCLA win over Cal 24 21
Dennis Dummit, UCLA quarterback, rallied the Bruins from behind to a 24-21 victory over California with a last second three yard touchdown run. He set UCLA single game milestones with 316 passing yards on 51 attempts and 25 completions while earning Pac-8 offensive player of the week honors.
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Hulme wires field to clinch Can-Am crown at Laguna Seca
Denis Hulme 36 led from the start in his McLaren Chevy to win the Monterey Castrol Grand Prix at Laguna Seca in a Can-Am title clinching victory. He finished three seconds ahead of Jackie Oliver as Elford retired with engine trouble. Peter Revson, Chris Amon and Pedro Rodriguez followed in the top five.
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Petty Dominates Old Dominion 500 For Ninth Win Record
Richard Petty led 482 laps at Martinsville, winning the Old Dominion 500 in a track record 72.235 mph. Pete Hamilton did not race. Petty earned 8,775 dollars, moved to first in NASCAR money winnings, and claimed his ninth Old Dominion victory and fifth straight. Only 10 of 31 starters finished after a rain delay.
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Trade fines hit Sonics and Bucks over league rule breach
NBA fined Seattle and Milwaukee more than a week ago for not holding required conference calls before completing a trade. Commissioner Walter Kennedy stated both teams failed to follow the league's rule, announced last year, delaying the deal involving Don Smith, Bob Boozer, and Lucius Allen.
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UCLA Edges California 24 21 In tense finish
UCLA beat California 24 21 after Dennis Dummitt scored from three yards with four seconds left. Pass interference calls helped UCLA sustain the final drive as coach Tommy Prothro complained about NCAA rule changes on non contact past the line. California coach Ray Willsey protested calls on defense and noted Dummitt's handling of the ball and Penhall DeLap bomb for a late scoring threat. Tim Todd scored two Bears TDs while Clayton Record added a field goal and Art Sims a rushing score for UCLA.
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Celtics debut victory over Blazers in Portland
Boston Celtics routed the Portland Trail Blazers 133 to 115 in Portland. John Havlicek posted 38 points 14 rebounds and 13 assists to spark the fast break as Boston earned its first win after opening losses.
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Issel and Scott Boost ABA with Kentucky Colonels Victory
Dan Issel, formerly of Kentucky, led the Colonels to a 121-115 win over the Carolina Cougars with 15 of his 30 in the fourth quarter. Darrel Carrier added 20 and Cincy Powell 18 as Kentucky improved to 2-1. George Lehmann led the Cougars with 22 and Bob Verga had 21.
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