Missouri Handed USC First-Game Shocker In 46-25 Rout
USC shores up defense under new coach John Robinson as Missouri’s Curtis Brown and Steve Pisarkiewicz ignite a top offensive showing. Brown races for two scores, including a 95-yard kickoff return, while Pisarkiewicz throws three TDs. Nebraska, Alabama, Texas stumble in early season upsets affecting the national picture.
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Royals Rally To 16 6 Victory Over Twins
In Bloomington Kansas City manager Whitey Herzog celebrated a rare win streak as the Royals battered Minnesota 16 6. Frank White drove in four with a bases loaded triple and Hal McRae aided a 14 hit attack lifting KC into sole possession of first in the AL. George Brett and McRae led a surge that left Minnesota six behind, while Pete Redfern took the loss as Minnesota miscues doomed their defense. Ray Floyd captured the World Open in golf with a late playoff.
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Simmons Delivers In Pinch For Cards
Ted Simmons delivered a pinch hit in the eighth, driving a two run double to rally the St Louis Cardinals from a 3-1 deficit to a 6-5 win over the New York Mets. The victory, Red Schoendienst's 1,000th as a manager, featured Hector Cruz and Keith Hernandez homers and Mike Anderson's RBI single.
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Southwest Missouri State Defense Shuts Out Emporia State
Southwest Missouri State, led by coach Rich Johanningmeier, posted a 28 point victory over Emporia State, the first shutout since 1973. The Bears, who shifted to a four-man defensive line, held the Hornets to 61 rushing yards and 69 passing yards while amassing 318 rushing and 412 total passing yards. Sophomore Fred Ford carried 13 times for 146 yards and a 54-yard TD, with Gino Travline scoring three times.
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National League standings and Sunday results with scattered box scores. Notable games include New York over St. Louis 4-1, San Francisco 5 Pittsburgh 4, and Chicago over Philadelphia in 12 innings. Monday schedules list Kansas City at Chicago and Cleveland at Boston among others.
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Rookie Steinfort Tops Blanda In Dramatic Raiders Win
AP notes rookie Fred Steinfort from Boston College trotted in for his first NFL field goal a 31 yarder with 18 seconds left to lift Oakland over Pittsburgh 31 28. The game revived old Blanda nostalgia as the Raiders erased a 28 14 deficit late in the third quarter.
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Simpson Returns to Bills for Season Opener in Miami
Buffalo Bills star running back Dr. Simpson rejoined the team in time for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins at Rich Stadium. He indicated he would not seek a trade again, after summer talks with owner Ralph Wilson produced a long term understanding. Various game notes from the NFL slate followed, including Colts over Patriots and Cowboys routing the Eagles, plus Rams beating the Falcons and other results.
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Seattle edges Cardinals in opener as Zorn leads comeback
In Seattle, the Seahawks and Cardinals opened with St. Louis prevailing 30-24 before 58,441 at the Kingdome. Jim Otis rushed 140 yards and Terry Metcalf 113 for the Cardinals as Seattle rallied behind Jim Zorn to score three late touchdowns, pulling within six before a late interception ended the drive.
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Rebuilt Chargers St in Kansas City
The Chargers shocked the Chiefs 30 16 on opening day as Dan Fouts directed four long TD drives and Don Woods returned to form. San Diego piled up 487 net yards and revived playoff hopes while Kansas City reeled under a relentless offense.
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