Stanford's Bragonier, Sixkiller honored in Pacific 8
Stanford free safety Dennis Bragonier earned defensive Player of the Week after his 18 tackles and key goal line stops against Duke in a 106 Cardinal win. Washington’s Sonny Sixkiller was named top offensive player for leading a near perfect second half in a 22-21 victory over Purdue.
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Chiefs squeeze by Saints in tense 20-17 finish
Kansas City won 20-17 at New Orleans as Len Dawson led late scoring drives after three Chiefs fumbles. Coach Hank Stram praised his team’s resilience and Manning as a rising quarterback, while Saints fought to lead three times in a tight game.
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Cabrillo opens season 28-0 win over Bakersfield High
Cabrillo coach Evert Jones hails a stronger than expected season debut as the Congs shutout Bakersfield 28 to 0. He notes six fumbles but praises enthusiasm, defense improvements, and plans to assign two captains per game while facing tougher Northern League opponents ahead. John Tapp and Russ Wardrip receive game captain roles for upcoming Dos Pueblos clash.
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Braves Roll Over Las Vegas Valley High 28 7
Lompoc coach Jim Spruill praised Steve Tee for flawless line play and credited Tom Grafton with a rushing TD and the Braves defense led by Ignacio Luna for three interceptions. Mike Givens of Vegas Valley returned a long interception as Lompoc prepares to host St Bernard High at 8 p.m. Friday.
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Ryan reaches 302 strikeouts as Angels edge Rangers
Nolan Ryan, moved to the California Angels, becomes the sixth pitcher in the American League to exceed 300 strikeouts in a season with 12 strikeouts in a 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers. The performance marked his rebirth after leaving the New York Mets.
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Trojans top Pac-8 stats in conference leaders
In Pacific 8 statistics USC leads in scoring, passing offense, total offense and rushing defense while Stanford heads passing defense and total defense. UCLA tops rushing, with USC second in total defense and Stanford strong in rushing defense.
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AL East dogfight resumes as Boston hosts Milwaukee
Boston leads the AL East by one game while New York visits Detroit for a key two game set. Baltimore hosts Cleveland as Detroit lowers pressure with home games to close. Remaining schedules hinge on final road trips and scoreboards in a tight pennant chase.
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Tuesday skull session by Steve La Rue and Scott Ostler
Notable column by Steve La Rue and Scott Ostler analyzes current sports issues with sharp wit. The duo offers insights on teams, players, and trends shaping the week’s sports landscape.
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Hawks Fined 25000 for Playing Erving Against Directive
The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks 25000 for defying Commissioner Kennedy by playing Julius Erving, who had been directed not to play. The Hawks filed a federal antitrust suit seeking 2 million in damages and an injunction. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Friday in Atlanta.
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