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Orioles show power with a 16th straight win as they sweep with hits and long balls. Pirates struggle to quiet stars while Blackhawks lead NHL West after opening weekend. Eagles face a strong start under Millsapps with scoring up from last year. Pecos details and local Friday ticket info also noted.
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Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Stargell
Robertson
Clemente
Chicago Blackhawks
Hawks
Los Angeles
Toronto
New York
Rangers
Blackhawks
Eagle
Millsapps
Eagles
Pecos
Lamesa
Tornadoes
Cowboys and Giants trade fumbles in 20 13 win
Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants 20 13 as both teams coughed up the ball repeatedly. Duane Thomas returns to duty, Morton replaces Staubach briefly, and Dallas improves to 3 1. The game features seven Cowboys fumbles and five by the Giants, with Staubach connecting for a 48 yard TD to Hayes and Tarkenton hitting McNeil for a late score. Thomas gains 60 yards on nine carries.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Dallas Cowboys
Duane Thomas
New York Giants
Leary Jordan
Cowboys
Giants
New York
Tom Landry
Alex Webster
Washington Redskins
Roger Staubach
Billy Truax
Onds
Landry
Thomas
Walt Garrison
Morton
Bullet Bob Hayes
Frank Tarkenton
Clifton McNeil
Mike Clark
Pete Gogolak
Becase
Roger
Staubach
Duane
NFC
New England
Patriots
Buffalo mascot Marco Bites Artificial Turf in Halftime Incident
A baby buffalo mascot for Marshall University nicknamed Marco escaped his cage during a Marshall Xavier game and tried to eat the artificial turf. The piece recounts Marco’s frustrations and surreal letter defending turf, referencing players like John Mackey, Dave Parks, Gale Sayers, and Alex Karras, and notes NFLPA calls for a study before further turf installs.
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NEW York
NEA
Marco
Marshall University
Thundering Herd
Marshall
John Mackey
Dave Parks
Mackey
Colts
Parks
Saints
Gale Sayers
Alex Karras
Richie Allen
Dodgers
NCAA television rules disputed in district court case
In Tulsa district court the NCAA faces contempt claims over restrictions on televising college football. Judge Simms ordered Dr. Paul F. Sharp and NCAA representative Tom Hansen to appear as the case probes limits on live and closed circuit telecasts affecting Oklahoma and Texas games.
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Tulsa
Okla
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Paul F. Sharp
University of Oklahoma
Tom Hansen
NCAA
Dist
Robert Simms
Simms
Sharp
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Austin
Han
Knicks trim roster to 12 before opening Pistons game
The New York Knicks waived guards Milt Williams and Ken Mayfield and 7 foot center Steve Niles, reducing the roster to 12. The moves came ahead of Tuesday nights regular season opener with the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden.
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New York
New York Knickerbockers
National Basketball Association
Milt Williams
Ken Mayfield
Steve Niles
Detroit Pistons
Madison Square Garden
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