Dolphins Stay Alive In NFL Race With 20-7 Win Over Falcons
Miami’s Mercury Morris and Larry Csonka shredded Atlanta’s defense as Bob Griese sparked a late drive and a 20-7 win. Morris ran for 76 yards and a kickoff return, while Csonka added 108 yards and a late one yard TD. Falcons’ Bob Berry connected on 18 of 24 passes but Atlanta failed to reach Miami’s 40 in the first half.
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Abilene Christian opens 1970-71 against Rice in Houston
Abilene Christian College meets Rice University at Rice Gymnasium in Houston for a Tuesday season opener. ACC coach Garnie Hatch expects a stronger inside game and improved shooting from the Wildcats, led by returnees Ronnie Hearne and Ronnie Massey with transfers Dean Bass and Kent Martens among the key contributors.
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Ali Predicts Win In Rhyme At New York Workout
Muhammad Ali, in his first New York appearance in over three years, staged a rhythmic prelude to his December 7 bout with Oscar Bonavena at Madison Square Garden Felt Forum. He delivered rhymed taunts and a staged knockdown to entertain a crowd of hundreds.
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Sam Snead makes appearance at PGA registration desk
PGA notes recount Sam Snead visiting the registration desk on a Tuesday morning. Italian Roberto Bernardini and ex paratrooper Charles Owens graduate from PGA Players School and prepare for tour play. Owens, 33, plays cross handed due to a knee fusion from a childhood injury. Harbour Town hosts the Heritage Classic with Leo Fraser offering course insights as Arnold Palmer contemplates his season. Palmer hints at possible Florida or Bahamas play depending on Her itage outcomes.
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Angels Add Ken Berry Keep Tony Conigliaro In Outfield
The Angels acquire Ken Berry from the Chicago White Sox in a 3 for 3 swap as Tony Conigliaro remains anchored in California’s outfield with Alex Johnson. Washington’s Joe Foy lands with the Senators for 25 000, while Hoyt Wilhelm heads to Atlanta and Moe Drabowsky leaves Baltimore. The Cubs, Padres and others make multiple moves in a lively winter meetings start.
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Royal and Broyles Scout Notre Dame-SC Game Rivalry
Texas coach Darrell Royal and Arkansas coach Frank Broyles reviewed the Notre Dame versus Southern California game on a trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas before focusing on a pivotal Texas vs Arkansas showdown at Memorial Stadium. Royal moved to bar visitors during practice, citing distractions as the Longhorns eye a crucial week in the buildup to meeting Arkansas and later Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl.
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Rentzel Placed On Cowboys Inactive List Amid Charge
Lance Rentzel the Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver is placed on the inactive list at his request as he settles personal affairs after being charged with indecent exposure involving a 10 year old girl. The case awaits grand jury action with potential penalties up to 15 years. Rentzel posted bond and will miss a minimum of two games. Reggie Rucker named likely replacement. team and legal officials provided statements.
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Bruins Set To Play Like Sixty This Season
UCLA joins the 1971 campaign aiming for a fifth straight national title era under Coach John Wooden. With four starters returning and a 28 2 season last year the Bruins open Friday against Baylor and are favored to win the Pacific-8 while Southern California and Oregon stand as top rivals in the West.
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Associated Press
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Mike Phipps Rookie On The Spot For Browns
Cleveland veteran quarterback Bill Nelson suffers knee trouble prompting Mike Phipps to start. The Purdue product completed 11 of 25 passes for 170 yards with 57 rushing yards in his first pro outing against Cincinnati. He cites turf and wet conditions as factors and aims to earn a long Browns role.
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