Time Out For Sports: Last Subway Series Hope for Redskins
George Preston Marshall’s Washington Redskins face the Baltimore Colts in a pivotal NFL encounter. The Colts hold a 10 5 edge all time, with recent exhibitions favoring the Colts. Washington hopes to end a long skid, riding a transformed roster after trades and injuries. A Redskins victory would tighten the race with Green Bay and revive playoff dreams.
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Socopo of Venezuela Invited to Washington International
Ven ezuelas Socopo was added to the field for the 15th Washington, D C International at Laurel on Nov 21. Trained by Emanuel Azburua and Dr Emanuel Guzman Lasder, Socopo won Caracas Gran Premio Clasico Simon Bolivar and will be ridden by Luis Bolivar at Laurel.
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MSU coach backs end of bowls with NCAA playoff
EAST LANSING AP Duffy Daugherty urged eliminating postseason bowl games and proposed an eight team NCAA playoff involving six major conferences and two at large teams. He said the plan could limit seasons to four weeks, would share TV revenue with all 120 NCAA schools, and he cited Notre Dame as receptive. The MSU coach argued a playoff is the only way to crown a national champion.
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Saban Pleasures With Terps Season Before NC State Test
Maryland coach Lou Saban notes a 4-2 start and a 3-0 ACC lead tie with Clemson while warning of tougher games ahead against North Carolina Clemson and Virginia. He praises the South Carolina win as a big boost and expects NC State to be ready for a rugged stretch. Separately, baseball stars Aaron Killebrew Robinson Musial and Mel Allen head to Vietnam to visit troops, touring camps for about two weeks.
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Notre Dame Coach defends team amid criticism
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian defended the Irish against critics who claim the players can do everything but sign autographs. He cited grants in aid, NCAA rules, and the 70-point team scoring edge over national averages, and praised Terry Hanratty's play despite a 4-for-17 pass line against Navy. Seymour’s injury and homecoming plans for Pittsburgh were noted, with updates on Nick Eddy’s leg bruise and Coley O’Brien’s possible diabetes.
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Alabama To Play In Sugar Bowl
Alabama faces possible Sugar Bowl invitation after a 27-14 win over Mississippi State leaves them undefeated at six games and ranked fourth. Sugar Bowl officials travel with Alabama scouts and could invite them on November 21 to face candidates like Nebraska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Oklahoma, or Missouri.
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Spurrier Proud of Punting for Florida Gators
Florida quarterback Steve Spurrier, a Heisman candidate, prides himself on punting, averaging 42 yards with several kicks downed or out of bounds. Coach Ray Graves praises his punting skill, noting Spurrier also handles field goals though he rarely practices them. The story also notes his passing stats and Sugar Bowl tournament plans.
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New Orleans to be NFLs newest team
The NFL will award its 16th franchise to New Orleans with a 10 am news conference on Tuesday. Commissioner Rozelle, Sen. Long, Rep. Boggs, and Gov. McKeithen are expected to attend. The move coincides with a vote on a domed stadium for the greater New Orleans area.
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Spiceberry Wins Laurel Feature at Laurel Race Course
Jockey Jean Cruget steered Spiceberry to a neck victory in the Autumn Leaves purse over 1 1/16 miles at Laurel Race Course. Spiceberry, owned by Mrs. Stephen C. Clark, paid 9.20 2.60 and 2.20 while dead heat for second produced Greek Jab and One Sunday. Cruget and Charley Baltazar each earned three riding wins on the meeting’s second day.
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Namath Bristles at Boos and Media Hype After Loss
Jets quarterback Joe Namath faced a 33 23 defeat to the Bills before 61 552 fans amid a chorus of boos. Namath defended his performance, blamed press exaggeration, and said he cares about truth over sensational stories. The star noted personal life scrutiny but insisted on keeping cool on the field and focusing on improvement.
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Archer vows early knockout in Griffith title bout
Seeks Knockout Grossinger New York AP reports Joey Archer plans aggressive tactics for the November 10 middleweight title defense against Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden. Archer says he has learned he can hurt Griffith and intends to fight hard after surviving hard shots from past challengers.
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Ex Bullet Signs Pact With Knicks
New York Knicks sign former Creighton forward Neil Johnson from the Bullets who cut him. Johnson, 6 foot 7, 220 pounds, had been playing in the Eastern League after Baltimore made him their second draft choice.
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