Midlands Big 8 Faces Stiff Challenge From Power Schools
The 1970s national title scene centers on the Midlands and Big Eight with Oklahoma and Nebraska leading the charge. Notre Dame, Michigan, and Ohio State loom as top contenders while Missouri and Colorado seek surprise runs. Purdue, Minnesota, or Illinois could threaten the Big Ten favorites if rebuilding goes well.
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Big Eight Roundup: Coaches Split On Scrimmages
AP roundup notes Bud Moore unhappy with Kansas scrimmage mistakes and defensive, kicking concerns while Al Onofrio praised Missouri offense. Missouri's Pisarkiewicz went 17 of 21, Kansas State’s Woodfin ran for 90 yards. Ellis Rainsberger called Kansas State timing off and Osbornes Nebraska in pads and in good shape.
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Chiefs Get Boost From Tony Adams In Exhibition Win
Kansas City used a big second half surge led by Tony Adams to topple their NFL exhibition opponent 23-20. Adams entered the game off the bench, providing key passes and scrambles that jump started the Chiefs’ ailing offense.
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Pearson Nets 8th Victory In Michigan Speed Fest
Pearson dominates NASCAR Grand National at Michigan International Speedway earning $16,500 for Victory No. Eight in 14 starts this season. Also recaps Chiefs Redskins preseason clash with Adams guiding the Chiefs to a late drive before Stenerud’s winning field goal and praise from coaches.
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Royals Rally Past Brewers For 7-4 Victory
Kansas City overcame a 4-3 deficit in the ninth inning as Jamie Quirk Bob Stinson and Frank White draw a walk followed by Ruppert Jones’ grounder and Amos Otis RBI single. Amos Otis and George Brett contributed key hits, and Robin Yount misplayed a throw to allow two insurance runs. Brewers starter Jim Slaton and reliever Danny Frisella struggled in late frames.
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Baseball Scoreboard shows mixed results and standings
National League results feature Oakland, Philadelphia, and Chicago in defeats and wins as Minnesota, San Francisco, and Houston post notable scores. American League notes include Houston Open brothers and multiple upcoming matchups with key pitchers Eckersley Lonborg and players like Ruthven and Sawyress.
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