Jackie Robinson dies of heart attack in Stamford
Stamford Connecticut AP report states Jackie Robinson, the pioneering black star who broke baseballs color line in 1947 and later joined the Hall of Fame, died today likely from a heart attack at his home. He had suffered a mild heart attack in 1968 and was to speak at a Washington symposium on drug abuse. He is survived by his widow Rachel Isum and two children, David and Sharon.
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AP poll reshuffles as Missouri unranked yet picks votes
Southern California holds No 1 with 44 first place votes after routing Washington 34 7. Alabama rises to No 2 with 805 points after beating Tennessee 17 10. Nebraska climbs to No 3 by routing Kansas 56 0, while Ohio State and Michigan stay 4th and 5th. Notre Dame and Tennessee drop from the Top Ten.
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Mexico JV shuts out Hannibal in Monday game
Mexico Junior Varsity defeated Hannibal Junior Varsity 31 to 0 behind a stifling defense. Ben Allen led with pressure forcing a fumble and two interceptions as Mexico piled up 279 rushing yards and 50 passing yards. Robert Young scored twice and Gary McFarland added a 15 yard keeper.
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Tanner Top AL Skipper Molds Chicago Into Contender
Chicago White Sox manager Tanner received 213 votes to win the AL Manager of the Year in a AP poll of writers and broadcasters. Detroit’s Billy Martin was third, Eddie Kasko finished second, with Dick Williams fifth in the ballot completed before playoffs. Tanner credited the White Sox organization and players for the turnaround from a 56-106 1970 season to strong 1972 and 1973 finishes, and projected a better 1974.
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Scores from Monday and Tuesday WHA games
Boston defeated Philadelphia 105 to 65 in Monday action. The lone Tuesday game listed has Boston at Buffalo with Cleveland visiting New York. Los Angeles plays Kansas City in Omaha, and New England faces Minnesota in WHA action.
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Tigers and Buffaloes Face Letdown Fear in Big Eight Clash
Missouri Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes, both coming off upsets, brace for a tough Big Eight clash in Columbia. Coaches Crowder Onofrio discuss letdown risks, injuries include Missouri’s Bill Ziegler and other backs. Jaynes expected to be ready for Kansas, while Iowa State’s Matt Blair ends season after knee surgery.
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Three Tigers Share Offensive Player of Week Honor
Missouri players John Cherry Don Johnson and Scott Anderson shared the Big Eight Offensive Player of the Week after MU upset Notre Dame 30 26 at South Bend. Cherry threw for 106 yards on four completions Johnson ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns Anderson blocked well against Notre Dames tackle Greg Marx from Hannibal and helped MU move the ball all game long.
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Bears Edge Vikings 13-10 in tense season opener display
Chicago bears return from hibernation to beat Minnesota 13 10 in a game highlighted by a disputed ineligible receiver call on Fran Tarkenton connected Beasley pass and a late Fred Cox missed 27 yard field goal. Bobby Douglass led Chicago with a 21 yard TD pass to Jim Harrison and a key fake plays. Vikings coach Bud Grant criticized officiating as Ed White was ruled ineligible on the final drive.
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Ali uses poetry to taunt Foster in Lake Tahoe bout
Muhammad Ali ridiculed opponents with verse at a San Antonio news conference promoting three exhibition fights. He predicted Foster would lose on November 21 at Lake Tahoe, mockingly praising his own act and riffing on Joe Frazier and a launched colored satellite.
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