Bills Battle Injuries Threaten Playoff Bid
Niagara Falls AP. Buffalo Bills suffer major injuries as quarterback Jack Kemp tears knee ligaments and rookie Gary McDermott dislocates elbow. Kemp out for season. McDermott to miss at least six weeks. Coach JoeCollier optimistic, outlining replacements including Flores and Darragh, with Lincol n and Carlton in backfield and a deep receiving corps awaiting action.
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Mets Rookie McAndrew Delivers First Big Moment
Mets pitcher Jim McAndrew finally earned his first major league win with a 1-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals after a five-hitter. Cleon Jones drove in the decisive run with a eighth inning sacrifice fly as Gaylord Perry, Steve Blass, and others won on the road for their clubs.
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League Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Averages
The Associated Press league leaders list 1970s era stats with leaders in batting runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases for both American and National Leagues. Notable names include Rose Harrelson Campaneris F Howard McCovey Brock and Jenkins with leading figures in pitching wins and strikeouts.
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Pats Strategy Simple Give The Ball To Nance
The Boston Patriots will rely on star back Jim Nance as the focal point of their offense. Coach Mike Holovak emphasizes using Nance, while adding rookies and a youthful defense to rebuild after a last place 3-10-1 season.
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Chiefs Cut Vets High Draft Picks
Kansas City released seven players reducing roster to 42, including veterans Denny Biodrowski and Ray Kubala. Rookie cuts feature Mike Livingston, Mickey McCarty, Sam Grezaffi, Mac McClure, Bob Howfield, with McClure previously waived and recalled. Howfield joined as soccer-style kicker. McClure was a Mississippi linebacker previously claimed by Cincinnati.
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