Cowboys and Chiefs clash: Landry wary of Stenerud
Dallas meets Kansas City tonight with coach Tom Landry fearing Jan Stenerud’s right instep. The veteran kicker’s accuracy poses a major threat to Dallas, which opens the game with high expectations and caution.
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Lone Star Conference roundup and NFL notes
The AP reports top ranked Texas A&I remains undefeated at 8-0 after a 43-7 win over Sam Houston and hosts Howard Payne in Kingsville. Southwest Texas and Angelo State hold strong conference records as East Texas State and Stephen F. Austin clash. NFL context covers Dallas Cowboys seeking a three way tie in the NFC East and Kansas City Chiefs adjusting under new coach Paul Wigins with injuries.
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Panatta Edges Connors In Stockholm Open
Adriano Panatta of Italy defeated Jimmy Connors 4-6 6-3 7-5 to win the Stockholm Open for $100,000. Raul Ramirez of Mexico beat Manuel Orantes 6-2 7-5 6-3 to capture the Japan Open first prize of $16,000 in Tokyo. Virginia Wade and Sue Barker extended a marathon Paris Women’s event with Wade winning 6-1 6-7 9-7. Laura Baugh defeated Doug Sanders by three strokes in a nine hole Mission Viejo Country Club match in California.
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Vikings hammer Falcons to extend win streak to eight
Minnesota crushed Atlanta 38-0 as Paul Krause and Chuck Foreman starred. Krause intercepts twice in drenching rain while Foreman scores three touchdowns to power the unbeaten Vikings. Buffalo, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia falter in Week 8 NFL action.
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Kansas Upsets Oklahoma in Surprising College Football Win
Kansas knocks off No 2 Oklahoma 23-3 ending a 37 game unbeaten streak, in a weekend of upsets that reshapes the title picture. Ohio State Nebraska Texas A&M won big as several top teams stumbled, while Alabama, Maryland and others posted wins. Switzer praised Kansas and noted the Sooners’ mistakes doomed the upset.
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Baker wins Dixie 500 in rain delayed finish
Buddy Baker took the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway in 3 hours 48 minutes 40 seconds, clocking 130.990 mph for a 325 lap win over David Marcis. Richard Petty finished third with Cale Yarborough fifth. Baker vows Daytona 500 title as Indy race results note A J Foyt winning in Phoenix.
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Rangers May Trade Jenkins In Cash Player Deals
ARLINGTON Texas AP The Texas Rangers are in the discussion stage with several clubs on trading pitcher Ferguson Jenkins owner Brad Corbett says. Corbett favors dealing the 32 year old right hander for cash or players. Jenkins was comeback player of the year with a 25 12 record and 2.83 ERA in 1974 but went 17 18 with a 3.93 ERA this season. He has a $190 000 contract up for renewal. Also on the staff is 36 year old Gaylord Perry who has a $160 000 contract for next season.
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Dixie 500 Rain Delayed Win for Buddy Baker at Hampton
Buddy Baker wins the Dixie 500 stock car race in Hampton Georgia after a rain delay, averaging 130.990 mph. In Phoenix Fas-Track International Speedway, A J Foyt wins the Phoenix 150 Indy type auto race.
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