Early college football conference races launch this weekend
AP notes four major showdowns USC Stanford Missouri Nebraska Michigan Purdue Mississippi Georgia Princeton Dartmouth highlight a packed slate. The schedule features Texas Oklahoma in Dallas and Army Notre Dame at South Bend while USC seeks revenge on Stanford and Nebraska hosts Missouri with a strong Big Eight race brewing.
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Oilers Recall Ken Gray From Retirement After Regner Injury
Houston Oilers sign 12 year veteran guard Ken Gray after learning starter Tom Regner is out for the season with ligament knee damage. Regner had surgery after Sunday's win over Cincinnati. Coach Wally Lemm said Regner headlines injured reserve and hinted Lloyd Wainscott may rejoin the squad soon.
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Artificial Turf Could Hurt Orioles Chances
Orioles worry about Cincinnati's Astroturf impact on how balls move and field play in World Series venues. Manager Earl Weaver notes grass-on-dirt dynamics differ from the synthetic surface, while players like Frank Robinson and Dave Johnson discuss depth, bounce, and adapting to turf conditions. The piece contrasts turf effects with Baltimore's home field quirks and notes the organization’s internal discussions on backdrops and ground rules for optimal play.
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Umpires Resume Talks on World Series Pay Hike
Umpire representatives and attorney meet with MLB and league chiefs in Kuhn’s office to hammer out a final salary settlement as playoff games proceed. Current terms pay 3000 per man for playoffs and 7000 for the series, with umpires seeking 5000 and 10000.
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Reds Dynasty Talk Sparks Optimism In Cincinnati
Cincinnati general manager Bob Howsam builds a youth flavored roster around Sparky Anderson as the Reds court a dynasty image. Poised with seven No 1 or 2 draft picks including Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Darrell Chaney and Gary Nolan, Cincinnati blends scouts and young talent to fuel a potential era of dominance in the National League.
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Landry Under Fire Over Cowboys Quarterback Shuffle
Dallas coach Tom Landry faces criticism for benching second year quarterback Roger Staubach after two first-half interceptions in a 20 7 loss to St Louis He replaced Staubach with Craig Morton as the Cowboys trailed 6 0 Staubach protested the change and the game progressed with Morton unable to spark a comeback.
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NBA Scores Battle Close As Hawks Edge Warriors
Tuesday results show Atlanta 99 over Baltimore 97 and Detroit 116 over New York 89. Phoenix 114 defeated San Diego 112 while San Francisco beat Los Angeles 105 101 and Cleveland topped Cincinnati 125 116. ABA Indiana 114 beat Kentucky 110 Utah 142 136. Cowboys rally comments feature Amos Landry at luncheon amid questions about quarterback and team morale.
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John Niland: Cowboys lineman built from Amityville roots
The Cowboys guard John Niland rose from a poverty stricken Amityville upbringing to all pro status with Dallas. He funds the John Niland Scholarship Fund aiding Amityville students and others, donating over $4,000 in two years. He lives in Dallas, works in banking and broadcasting, and remembers his real father’s drinking and his mother’s later life while giving back. He established scholarships to Brockport St. John's and Northern Iowa, with $500 annual awards and room and board as needed.
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