Chargers Rally Hits Chiefs for Season Opener Victory
San Diego defeated Kansas City 21 to 14 in a comeback at San Diego Stadium before a record 64,060 crowd. Sid Gillman, the Chargers coach, acknowledged a poor first half as his team erased a 14 point deficit to win.
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Plunkett shines in New England debut upset over Raiders
In Foxboro, Jim Plunkett led the New England Patriots past the Oakland Raiders 20 to 6 in a stunning upset after an efficient debut. Plunkett connected on six of 15 passes for two touchdowns, while the defense stymied Oakland and special teams aided the win at the newly dedicated Schaefer Stadium before 55,405 fans.
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Lakers to Deal McCarter in Surprise Move
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to trade or waive guard Wille McCarter after two seasons as the No. 1 draft pick from Drake. Fred Shaus said McCarter and forward Fret Hetvel may be waived as the club heads to Hawaii with 13 players for preseason games against Phoenix and Milwaukee.
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Colts Crush Jets Behind Bulaich Record 198 Yards
Baltimore Colts blanked the New York Jets 22 0 as Norm Bulaich rushed 22 times for 198 yards and a touchdown. He set a 16 year Baltimore single game rushing mark while the defense stifled Namathless New York in rain. Bulaich returned from a brief ankle sprain and praised the offensive line for the breakout performance.
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Butkus leads Bears to 17 15 victory over Steelers
Chicago Bears win 17 to 15 as Dick Butkus forces a fumble on the Steelers at their 19 yard line with 2 minutes left. Ed O'Bradovich recovers, setting up Kent Nix and George Farmer to clinch the comeback with a late touchdown pass.
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90 yard TD pass paces Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals open the season with a 37 14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Virgil Carter threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns including a 6 yard pass to Speedy Thames to seal the game. Head coach Paul Brown praised the execution and Bill Walsh credited the passing attack as unmatched.
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Browns roll to easy win over Oilers in season opener
Cleveland shut down Houston with a 31-6 victory as the Browns, after a rough exhibition slate, uncorked solid offense and dominant defense. Bill Nelson directed three touchdowns, rookie Mike Phipps added a scoring pass, and Cleveland intercepted five passes while limiting the Oilers to 35 rushing yards.
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Falcons stun 49ers as rookie Hayes stars in NFL opener
Tom Hayes, a 193-pound rookie cornerback from San Diego State, intercepts twice and recovers a late fumble to help the Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17. A bench-clearing brawl erupts after a late hit as Hayes explains the incident.
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U S Skier Leaders at World Championships Win Six Gold Medals
U S water skiers headline the World Championships in Barcelona with six golds, underscoring American dominance. The report traces a crowded game narrative involving Falcons, 49ers, and various pass plays and interceptions amid a tense late surge.
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Allen's ancients triumph
Washington Redskins beat the St Louis Cardinals 24 to 17 as Richie Petithon intercepts three passes and 33-year-old veteran Jackie Smith contributes key plays. George Allen defends using older players while noting Pardee coordinated the defense and several ex-Rams joined the lineup.
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