West Coast college QBs spark 1971 debut weekend
West Coast action features notable passers led by Sonny Sixkiller and Dan Fouts as USC opens against Alabama at the Coliseum. Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, Cal, and Oregon State shape competing narratives with key matchups across Missouri, Georgia, and Kansas.
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United Press International
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Sonny Sixkiller
Oklahoma
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Oregon
Jimmy Jones
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Giants Slip From Lead As Dodgers Rally In West
The Los Angeles Dodgers rally past the San Francisco Giants 3-0 as Bill Singer and Jim Brewer combine on a two-hitter. San Francisco drops five games back with 19 remaining in the season. The Pirates widen their lead in the East behind Al Oliver's five RBI explosion, and Steve Blass earns a six-hitter for Pittsburgh. Rusty Staub drives in four for the Expos in a win over the Mets. Don Gullett improves to 15-5 as Cincinnati beats San Diego.
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Healthy Rams meet hot 49ers in preseason clash at L A Memorial Coliseum
San Francisco aims to break a preseason losing drought against Los Angeles dating back to 1962 as both teams boast healthy rosters. Rams QB Roman Gabriel returns from a rib injury while Niners QB John Brodie eyes sharp passes in the final tune up before regular season openers against the Saints and Falcons respectively.
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Vida Blue Faces Pressure After 20th Win in 1969
Oakland star Vida Blue, after his 20th victory for the Athletics in a 1-0 win over the White Sox, admits unhappiness and stress from fame. He describes public scrutiny, nerves, and fatigue from overuse, while teammates note the relief of reaching the milestone.
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Kaat Dominates White Sox as Twins Win 3-1
Jim Kaat pitched four hits over 8 innings to guide the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over Chicago. Wilbur Wood took the loss despite aiming for his 20th win, as Kaat’s control and fastball pace carried Minnesota.
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Twins
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Rick McKinney
Carlos May
Wilbur Wood
Wilkins touts Sonics as league favorite at camp
Seattle coach Lenny Wilkins says the Sonics are the team to beat in the Pacific Division and claims he has the best camp talent in three years. He seeks players over seven feet tall and notes early workouts start in Port Angeles with rookies Fred Brown and seven foot Burrows among deck.
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Indiana
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Bears Pro Charts Preview Central Division Standings
Pro Charts rates the Chicago Bears in the National Conference Central Division. Bobby Douglass praised for offensive potential. Gale Sayers highlighted. defense led by Dick Butkus with Buffone and Caffey. Secondary and kicking reviewed with veterans and rookies noted. Bears fourth in the division.
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