Aggies 5th Texas 8th in AP poll shakeup
Ohio State remained No 1 for the third straight week as Colorado leapt from 12th to 10th after beating Missouri 31 20. South Carolina entered the Second Ten for the first time this season with a 5 1 record after defeating Mississippi 35 29.
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Bud Adams dials back Houston Oilers sale talk
Bud Adams says he will not actively seek buyers for the Houston Oilers after their 13-10 win over Washington. He notes the victory influenced his stance but leaves door open if a strong offer arrives while confirming some players urged him to keep the club. In San Diego, the Padres swap Dick Sharon for Willie Davis to bolster their offense, with Davis excited to return to Southern California.
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Thompson breaks NAIA rushing mark in 1975 season
NAIA leader Aundra Thompson of East Texas State surpasses 1,000 rushing yards this season with 1,066 yards in six games, averaging 74 yards per outing. He also ties for the NAIA scoring lead with 4 points alongside Brad Van Rooyan of Northwestern Iowa.
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Giants Rally Ends Bills Bid On Monday Night
Giants stun Bills 17 14 as John Leypoldt misses final extra point and George Hunt kicks winner with 9 seconds left. Simpson runs 126 yards for Buffalo, but key miscues cost the Bills and NYG improves to 2-3 while Buffalo drops to 4-1 atop the AFC East.
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FBI Probing Threats to Umpire and Family After World Series Dispute
Umpire Larry Barnett and his wife and daughter have round the clock police protection following threats after the disputed call in the third World Series game between the Reds and Red Sox. FBI confirmed receipt of a complaint and is investigating with Bowie Kuhn's office seeking assistance. Extortion demands were made on Barnett and five other umpires amid the rain delayed series.
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Weather Clears for Reds and Red Sox in Game Six
After three rainouts Fenway Park welcomed a sixth game in the World Series. Weather, field conditions, and a “lawn doctor” helped restore the park as Reds manager Sparky Anderson and Red Sox skipper Darrell Johnson prepared for Gary Nolan facing Luis Tiant if needed. The Reds held a 3-2 lead and aimed to clinch the title, while Boston fought off elimination hoping Tiant could deliver.
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Junior High Football Shutouts Decide 5 Games
Crockett Blue and Fannin played to 0-0 ties, with five shutouts across seventh grade action. Crockett praised by coach Dallis Douglas for defense while Travis White defeated Crockett White 42-0.
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ABA Owners Bury Claws Seek NBA Membership Bid
ABA owners moved to join the NBA by requesting applications for 1976 77 membership as the Baltimore Claws face dispersal. Nets and Rockets backed the bid stressing one league for survival while legal actions block a merger.
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Connors a Charmer After Davis Cup Win
Jimmy Connors, dubbed Peck's Bad Boy of tennis, played Davis Cup for the US in a 5-0 victory over Venezuela. He praised the team, saying he played for 210 million people and the U S squad rather than himself, after long feuds with Davis Cup officials and captains.
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