Missouri Field Goal Debated After Last-Second Try
Missouri rallies with a late drive led by Chuck Roper but a 37-yard field goal by Greg Hill was ruled no good as a gust of wind may have pushed it wide. Air Force wins 7-8 in Colorado Springs, leaving Missouri frustrated yet hopeful for future games.
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Cardinals blank Expos 11 0 as pennant race tightens
St Louis Cardinals pounded 15 hits and Steve Carlton pitched a shutout in an 11 0 victory over Montreal to keep slim playoff hopes alive while Pittsburgh’s loss tightened the NL pennant race. Carlton earned his 19th win. Brock stole his 64th of the season. The day also saw Al Downing toss a three hitter in the Dodgers 12 0 win over Atlanta and discussions of San Francisco’s lead amid a three game series looming at Busch Stadium.
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No Surprises in Top 10 Texas Stampede Crushes UCLA
The Texas Longhorns, ranked third, opened their season with a 28-10 road victory over UCLA led by Eddie Phillips who rushed for 142 yards and threw a 34 yard score. Nebraska and Notre Dame dominated their games while Ohio State and Michigan posted strong wins. Notre Dame used two quarterbacks but its defense sealed the win with seven interceptions.
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Petitbon Pilfers Cardinal Opener
Richie Petitbon, aging but sharp, intercepted three passes to spoil Cardinals openings as Washington beat St. Louis 24 17. The Redskins broke loose after Hart passes were mishandled, with Hanburger and Kilmer guiding the visitors.
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Lions, Vikings meet in key Monday night clash
Detroit hosts Minnesota in a pivotal NFL showdown as both teams seek a division lead. Detroit battles a 37 year home opener streak while Minnesota aims to extend its winning run and tighten the NFC Central tonight at Tiger Stadium with kickoff set for 8 p.m. CDT.
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Mexico 10th and 9th Graders Meet Helias Tonight
Mexico 10th grade Bulldogs travel to Hawthorne Heights to face Crusader sophomores at 7 p.m. The Mexico ninth graders play at Fulton against the Hornets at 7 p.m. The sophomore game last week ended in a 14-14 tie with Fulton. Freshmen debut after a 20-5 loss to Centralia last week.
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NFL Standings and Schedule Mixup Report
Fragmentary notes show NFL standings with teams Miami and Kansas City and a pending Monday game involving Detroit. The text lists unclear city names and likely schedule references, suggesting an incomplete league table and future contest timing.
Colonels Rally To 18-8 Victory Over Westran
Missouri Military Academy beat Westran High 18-8 on a rainy Huntsville field. The Colonels built a 12-0 lead, stalled drives, recovered a Westran fumble, and sealed the win with strong running and a late interception. Westran, in its first football season, fell to 1-1 as MMA moved to 1-0 with next game vs Yan-Far High.
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Trevino Warns British Will Rise After Ryder Cup Loss
U S Ryder Cup controversy ends with a strong American showing 18 4 to 13 4 as Trevino predicts British dominance ahead. Captain Jay Hebert praises his team but warns rivals will strengthen naming Peter Oosterhuis and Tony Jacklin as rising threats for future matches.
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Packers Lose as Plunkett Manning Shine in NFL Debuts
Rookie QBs Jim Plunkett and Archie Manning starred in first NFL games. Plunkett's two TD passes paced the Patriots past the Raiders 20-4 while Manning's late sprint sealed the Saints 24-20 over the Rams. Other results included the Falcons toppling the 49ers 20-17 and the Browns routing the Oilers 31-0.
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Moe Considers Retirement After Weekend NFL Upsets
Moe, a veteran predictor, endured a rough opening week with 471 record after Sunday. He contemplates retirement, citing a string of NFL upsets and his usual preference for veterans and favorites. On Monday night he stuck with the Minnesota Vikings by 9 points despite Detroit matchups last season.
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