J O Simpson Debut Highlights Bills Loss in Detroit
QO. J. Simpson, the $300,000 rookie, debuted for the Buffalo Bills in a 24-12 loss to the Detroit Lions at Tiger Stadium. Morrall’s 58-yard pass to Richardson lifted the Baltimore Colts to a 38-29 win over the Oilers in the Astrodome. Lions’ Mel Farr and Artie Taylor powered two Detroit TDs. Simpson played limited minutes, catching a 38-yard pass to setup Buffalo’s second touchdown.
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Krausse Comes Back From Long Ball Night With A's 4-0 Win
Oakland pitcher Lew Krausse, fresh from a four home run game against New York, rebounded to beat Detroit 4-0. He allowed four hits, struck out five, and added a three run homer. Minnesota, Baltimore, New York, and Cleveland chalk up wins in other AL games as Krausse improves to 7-5.
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Jets and Giants clash in first meeting at Yale Bowl
New York Jets meet the New York Giants in an anticipated exhibition at Yale Bowl with a sellout crowd of 70 784. The game pits Namath led Jets against Tarkenton's Giants and is viewed as a high emotion affair despite coachs calls for a focus on the season.
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Dolphins on Schedule as Wilson Builds Contender
In 1966 George Wilson vowed the Miami AFL club would rise within five years. Now in year four he says 77 wins this fall would be acceptable and credits headliners like Bob Griese, Nick Buoniconti, and Larry Csonka for a strong core as Miami eyes third place or better in the Eastern Division with a hopeful 1970 contention.
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Standings and Week Baseball Schedule Update
Friday results show Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 1 and Philadelphia 1 Houston 6. Other scores include Los Angeles 9 Montreal 2 and St Louis 8 Atlanta 2. Today's games feature matchups across New York Montreal Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati and more with key pitchers Seaver Wegener Osteen and Gibson noted.
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Wet Field Stops Royals and Braves in Rain Ruled Night
The Royals game against the Red Sox was postponed by heavy rain, the Braves beat the Cardinals 8-2 after a three hour delay in Atlanta. Tony Gonzalez drove in three for Atlanta with a homer and a triple, while Lou Brock produced two RBIs for St. Louis. Ron Reed improved to 11-8 after shutting down the Cardinals early, and Nelson Briles fell to 12-10.
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Dodgers Blast Montreal As Bats Break Loose
Dodgers overpower Montreal 9 2 with Kosco Sudakis and Willie Davis homering and Davis driving in three. Wills adds two stolen bases and Crawford delivers key hits in a four run fourth to surge past the Expos.
Fellow Pros Say Palmer Will Make Golf Comeback
Dayton Ohio AP fellow pros who have played with Arnold Palmer say he faces a long road back from a hip injury and slump but will return to win many tournaments. They note his age, past majors, and need to regain confidence despite current struggles.
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