Morrall Earns Offensive Player of the Week
Miami Dolphins backup Carl Morrall relieved with a mangled foot and led a 24-10 win over the San Diego Chargers. Morrall threw two touchdown passes to Howard Twilley and Paul Warfield, earning AP Offensive Player of the Week honors amid a weekend of standout rushing and passing performances by multiple NFL stars.
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The Great Lye Soap Controversy in Missouri Waters
A Missouri fishing tale stirs debate over lye soap as bait after 15 pound rainbow trout catches use soap from Silver Dollar City. Dr. Whitley of the Department of Conservation weighs in on water pollution risk while locals consider a Labor Day Fishing Tournament focused on the bait. Rocky Fork acid drainage also taints August 1970 and 1972 fish kills near Columbia.
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Louisiana Tech Tops AP Poll Despite Close Margin
Louisiana Tech remains the No. 1 college division team in the weekly AP poll, unbeaten in six games and receiving eight first place votes. Delaware sits second with seven first place votes and 312 points after Tech’s 38 17 win over Arkansas State, while Balaviore routed Connecticut.
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Oklahoma Predicted To Beat Colorado In Big Eight Test
New York AP reports Oklahoma is favored over Colorado as ninth-ranked Texas and other major teams clash. Oklahoma's offense leads in national rushing and total offense, and its defense has not allowed a touchdown this season. Coach Chuck Fairbanks praises the defense after a 27-0 win over Texas.
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WBC Tells Frazier To Fight Foreman
MEXICO CITY AP The World Boxing Commission gave Joe Frazier and George Foreman 48 hours to set a date for a heavyweight title fight. The ultimatum expires Saturday as the WBC convention opens.
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Bruins suffer 7-1 loss as Rangers dominate MSG
Phil Esposito and the Boston Bruins were routed 7-1 at Madison Square Garden by the New York Rangers. Esposito blasted the performance saying it was odious and vowed no comment on the callous play as the Rangers built a five goal lead before the Bruins got on the board in the third period.
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