You Can't Win 'Em All Steelers Philosophical Losers
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of the season as Earl Campbell’s trio of touchdowns carried the Houston Oilers to a 24-17 win. Jack Lambert spoke of learning from defeat, while Campbell and Pastorini spearheaded Houston’s late drive and scoring, ending Pittsburgh’s bid at an undefeated record. Bradshaw connected with Swann for late drama but the comeback fell short as Houston held on.
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Football Thrilling Overtime Bid Foiled by Final Play
A tense NFL clash saw Tampa Bay edge Chicago 33 19 as Bradshaw guided a late drive to the Oilers 14 yard line before a fourth down incomplete pass with 10 seconds left. Bum Phillips lamented the aged feeling of such games.
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OHL Player Of The Week Bobby Dodd Leads Ottawa Win
The Herald names Bobby Dodd Ottawa High Player of the Week for a 6-0 victory over Turner. Dodd, a 155 pound senior noseguard, made 10 tackles eight unassisted, three sacks and caused one of three fumbles recovered by Ottawa.
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Area Player Mark Weigand Named Herald’s Player of Week
Williamsburg standout Mark Weigand earns Herald Area Player of the Week after scoring the Panthers lone touchdown on a 55 yard run in an eight man win over Reading. He added 19 tackles, nine unassisted, to seal a 7 0 victory and anchor defense.
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Arkansas Falls in AP Poll After Texas Loss
The Arkansas Razorbacks tumble from third to ninth in the AP rankings after a 28-21 defeat by Texas. Oklahoma holds the top spot with 1,270 points, while Penn State remains second on other ballots. Texas rises to seventh as Alabama and Nebraska move up, with multiple teams in the second ten including Houston and LSU.
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Top Field For Tokyo Tennis Top Field For Tokyo Tennis
In Tokyo, Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors arrive for a $200,000 international tournament next week. It marks a second Japanese appearance for both, after Borg beat Connors in April for a $100,000 four-man invitational title. The event gathers 30 top-ranked players from seven countries, including Gerulaitis, Dibbs, Solomon, Ashe, Stockton, Roche, Rosewall, Alexander, Panatta, and Nastase, vying for the $30,000 top prize.
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Major NBA Trade Reshapes Two Division Champs
AP Sports Writer reports a summer trade sending Bobby Jones to Philadelphia in exchange for George McGinnis reshapes both clubs. Denver's start shows promise with McGinnis adding interior scoring and relief off David Thompson, while Philadelphia shifts to a team-oriented offense after the McGinnis deal and the Lloyd Free departure, with mixed early results.
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Guidry Heads Yankees Trio on 1978 AL All Stars
Ron Guidry headlines the New York Yankees as a unanimous choice for the left handed pitcher slot on the AL All Star team. Willie Randolph and Graig Nettles also earned berths as the Yankees led with three selections.
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OU Gals Miss State Volleyball Berths With District Losses
Ottawa University women fall to Marymount and Kansas Newman in a five-team district gathering, ending with Benedictine and Baker securing state berths. OU drops to 3-5 in district play while Newman and Marymount advance. Baker finishes 7-1. End season approaches with Heart of America Conference finals looming.
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Musk Thistle Control Window Notice for Farmers
Land Owners musk thistle control available October 15 to November 15. Rental sprayer and chemicals offered at Franklin County Chemical barn on West 19th Street Ottawa. One gallon 240 LV treats four acres at this time. Chemical Barn hours are 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday. Note period ends October 16.
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