Namath and Simpson Star in AFL Opener
Joe Namath led the Jets past the Bills 33-19 at Buffalo as Simpson debuted for the Bills with a rushing TD and 64 receiving yards. Namath threw one TD, struggled with seven completions in 19 attempts and three picks. The exhibition slate also saw Oakland beat Houston 21-17 and KC topple San Diego 27-9. Cincinnati edged Miami 27-21 amid Frank Buncom’s death from a heart attack in a hotel roomork/related note.
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Braves Take Third in Soccer Tourney
Ottawa University Braves finish third at the Air Force Academy tourney in Colorado Springs after a 5-5 tie with Colorado College, winning on corner kicks in two overtimes. Sapienza and Grgas each scored twice, Bonini added a goal in overtime. OU improves to 1-1. OU hosts Andrew B. Martin tournament Saturday with Park College Westminster and William Jewell.
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Unheralded Brickhouse wins Talladega 500 in debut
Richard Brickhouse, a 29 year old North Carolina farmer, won the inaugural Talladega 500 at Alabama International Speedway after others boycotted the race over safety concerns. He joined the PDA but chose to race, driving a purple and white Dodge Daytona Charger to victory and a $25,000 prize.
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Stram Unveils Tight End I For Chiefs Rally Victory
Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Diego Chargers 27-9 in an AFL opener as Hank Stram used a new tight end I formation. Len Dawson, playing with a swollen hand, threw two TDs to Otis Taylor. Dawson later was revealed to have a cracked bone in his right hand.
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Old Man And The Knuckleball Helps Braves Edge Houston
National League roundup notes 46 year old Hoyt Wilhelm joining Atlanta for three appearances delivering one win and two saves. Rico Carty belts two homers for Atlanta in a 32 win over Houston as the Braves extend lead in NL West. Dodgers beat San Diego as Jim Lefebvre drives in runs. Giants topple Cincinnati with Willie Mays clutch hit. Mets lose to Pittsburgh, Cubs fall to Cardinals. Montreal shells Philadelphia.
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Area AMAC Clubs Open With Strong Non-Conference Wins
Non-conference football openers Saturday night saw Washburn in Topeka upset Friends 27-6 under first-year coach Bud Elliott. Emporia State blasted Wayne State 66-0, while Pittsburg State rallied to beat Morningside 50-29. Fort Hays State lost 34-6 at Northwestern Oklahoma State in Tom Stromgren’s debut.
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