Texas Texas Oklahoma looming as 1970s gridiron clash begins
Texas coach Darrell Royal cautions against underestimating Utah State while eyeing Oklahoma ahead. Switzer counterpoints and polygraph talk mark a tense lead into the Southwest Conference race with Baylor and SMU also weighing in. Aggies coach R.C. Bellard faces Kansas State and early-season tests loom for the SWC.
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Pro picks Cowboys soar in upset-laden NFL card
New York Giants expected to beat the St Louis Cardinals as Giants seek momentum. Week predictions name Buffalo over Denver and Dallas over Detroit, with multiple upsets and strong props for top teams.
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Iowa Faces Top Ten Showdowns With Southern Cal and More
Iowa, ranked in the Top Ten, prepares for a brutal schedule featuring No. 3 Southern California after a loss to Penn State. Coach Comings notes USC’s speed and Rick Bell’s rushing threat as Iowa tries to slow the Trojans. Other Top Ten clashes include Oklahoma vs Colorado, Ohio State at UCLA, Nebraska vs Miami Florida, Missouri vs Michigan, and more, with No. 16 Tennessee idle.
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Red Sox open ALCS vs A's with new season vibe
Boston faces Oakland in a best of five series starting Saturday at Fenway. Yaz moves to left field with Cooper at first as Beniquez leads off the lineup. Tiant, 18-14, seeks success aided by a rested back while Holtzman also posts 18-14. The team recalls 1967 hopes but aims to win the pennant first.
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Reds and Pirates Vie in NL Playoff Opener at Cincinnati
Reds star Joe Morgan says Pittsburgh will strike hard and notes power may decide the series while Cincinnati speed could be pivotal. The best of five starts with Don Guffet and Jerry Reuss facing off in Cincinnati under late afternoon shadows. Morgan and Rose stress close play and reading the sun as key factors in the prelude to a storied post-season matchup.
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Playoffs at a glance Best of five series
National League cards show a Pittsburgh at Cincinnati series with Reuss 18 11 and Gullett 15 4 stats. It lists Saturday and Sunday games plus potential Tuesday Wednesday Thursday dates. American League matchups include Oakland Holtzman 18 14 at Boston Tiant 18 14 with a sequence of Oakland Boston games and possible n games if needed.
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Pirates pound Travis in season-opening victory at Sandcrab Stadium
The Fannin Pirates ninth grade football team opened at Port Lavaca’s Sandcrab Stadium with a 264 win over Travis Gold tear, improving to 4-0. Coach James Stanley praised the effort, noting strong second efforts, two sweeps, two passes, and a stout defense. Starting backs were Rusty Spencer q b Randy Dierlam fullback John Daniels slot back and Bobby Bubenak tailback. Other Saturday games featured Travis Maroon vs Crockett at 9 and Travis White vs Victoria Crain at 10:30 at Crockett.
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Sophomores Hit The Road To Victoria For Key Game
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