Vikings Stop Packers Streak For First Win
Bud Grant and Joe Kapp led the Minnesota Vikings to a 10-7 upset of the Green Bay Packers, ending Green Bay's 17-game unbeaten run and securing the Vikings their first win of the season. Grant emphasized no awe toward the Packers, stressing respect and familiarity.
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Vermilion Stuns New London In Rainy Lakeshore Clash
In a soggy Lakeshore Conference game Vermilion Sailors edged New London Wildcats 14 to 6 after a scoreless first half. Mike Pott and Jack Leahy led the Sailors with a late touchdown drive and Dean Harmony broke a long Wildcat rally for New London, as Nugent lamented overconfidence and injuries.
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Russians Lead In Little Olympics
Russia led the opening day in Mexico City with golds in javelin and triple jump and a silver in bantamweight weightlifting as Hungary stood second and the United States held a bronze from John Carlos in the 100 yard dash. Randy Matson of Pampa Texas was favored to rally the U S in the high altitude meet while Mohammed Nassiri of Iran set a world record in bantamweight.
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Browns hold off Cardinals 20 16 for share of division lead
Browns beat the St Louis Cardinals 20 to 16 to join the New York Giants and Cardinals atop the Century Division at 3-2. Defensive stands and two Lou Groza field goals secure the victory as Hart and the Cardinals misfire.
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Esposito Leads Bruins In Six-Goal Victory Over Canadiens
Phil Esposito, in a six man deal from Chicago, scored four goals and notched his first NHL hat trick in Boston 6-2 win over Montreal as Detroit, Toronto, and Los Angeles also won. Fred Stanfield assisted on four goals for Boston while Yvan Cournoyer and Jean Beliveau scored for the Canadiens.
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Namath Brilliant On Defense Saves Ball Game
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, amid a chaotic 28 28 tie with the Houston Oilers at Shea Stadium, recovered from six interceptions to make a dramatic last minute tackle near the goal line. He defended his rough play, insisting he saved the game, while teammates and fans debated the outcome.
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