Oilers Host Patriots in AFL Showdown Prelude
Houston Oilers, winless in two of three games, face the faltering Boston Patriots in a key AFL matchup. The Eastern lead Titans host the Chargers, while Dallas meets Buffalo and Oakland travels to Denver in telecast games across regions. Odds favor Houston by seven, San Diego by eight, Dallas by six, and Denver by seven.
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250000 West Virginia hunters open small game season
West Virginia open season draws about 250000 hunters with most in woods Saturday. State officials warn open day accidents, especially among squirrel hunters, and urge restraint to prevent injuries. Directors note dry foliage raises forest fire risk and promise full enforcement. Sunday fishing also available with stocked trout. hunting remains prohibited Sundays.
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Kubek Among Troops Called To Active Duty
Milwaukee AP report says baseball star Tony Kubek may be activated for service with Wisconsin’s 32nd National Guard Division. Rumors referenced orders seen by a Madison TV sports director, indicating Kubek should report November 3 at Fort Lewis Washington.
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Rip Eagle Seeks 100th Grid Win
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Army will march into Beaver Field Saturday as the Penn State Nittany Lions, six point favorites, chase coach Rip Engle’s 100th career victory in the 11th meeting with Army. Sophomore Pete Liske may start after a 32-0 win over Boston University. Galen Hall remains banged up. Engle lauds Liske and Don Caum but warns Boston University is not Army.
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NCAA Drafts 16 Point Plan To Combat Bribery
The NCAA proposed a 16 point program to fight bribery in college sports. It calls for federal anti gambling and anti bribery laws, state anti bribery measures, and stronger college procedures. It cites organized gambling as the source of much corruption and notes indictments in New York County and North Carolina. The plan urges self improvement by colleges and accreditation bodies to ensure qualified students and uphold moral goals.
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Wright Builds Five Stroke WPGA Lead In Las Vegas
Mickey Wright held a five stroke lead at the WPGA tournament in Las Vegas after the first two rounds. Wright, from Dallas, closed with an 80 foot chip on the 18th hole and finished with a strong 72. Englehorn and Stone tied for second at 72, while Prentice 73 and Berg Suggs Whitworth all at 74.
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United States Takes 3 1 Lead In Ryder Cup Action
UPI reports the US built a 3 1 lead at Lytham St Annes after a strong morning. Mike Souchak and Bill Collins won the fourth morning match 1 up while Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper edged Dai Rees and Ken Bousfield 2 and 1. Christie O Connor and Peter Alliss defeated Gene Littler and Doug Ford 4 3 in foursomes, as Art Wall and Jay Hebert won 4 3 over Tom Panton and Bernard Hunt to level the series. Jerry Barber, Daw n Finsterwald could be rotated for afternoon matches as Barber anticipates closer margins.
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Mountaineers Aim to Beat Pitt in 54th WVU-Pitt Meet
Pittsburgh is the site for the 54th WVU Pitt meeting as West Virginia arrives amid coaching chatter and roster notes. Fred Colvard leads WVU’s rollout attack while Pitt starts Martha at quarterback with Traficant and Colella backing him up. Pitt sits as a 15 point favorite, though Mountaineers call this their game of the year.
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Bayer Leads Ontario Open with 64 in first round
George Bayer, the home run hitter of golf, tops the Ontario Open with a 64 on Whispering Lakes. Jon Gustin sits even par after 70, while Gary Player eyes a $2,000 prize to chase Arnold Palmer in the year’s money list. Twenty-three pros break par as Bayer holds a one stroke edge on Friday the 13th.
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Giants add Webb to active roster after King injury
New York Giants rookie halfback Allan Webb moves from reserve to active roster to replace injured Phil King who is out four weeks with a shoulder separation. Chicago White Sox recall Ken Berry Dick Kenworthy and Larry Johnson from minor league clubs. Dave Ferriss signs as pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins succeeding Ed Lopat with Kansas City Athletics move.
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Boo) Ferriss
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Ohio Trounces Marshall Fresh
Ohio University dominated Marshall University plebes as Ron Clawson ran for two touchdowns and Dave Robinson returned a punt 70 yards to ignite a 30-8 victory. Larry Dezio scored Marshall’s lone TD on a 1 yard plunge in the fourth quarter.
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Cosmic Dancer Named From Native Dancer Line
A two year old bay colt named Cosmic Dancer, from a sire and dam line tracing to Native Dancer and Cosmic, reflects a blend of racing lineage. The naming honors both genetic roots and classical horse names in the stable.
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Contractors Still Tops In Thursday Handicap Race
Basile N Meadows Gen. Cont led the Meadows with a 467 as Martina Tile Company followed. Nick Bedzyk led the Tilers with 519. Earl Vipperman 213 game and 591 series teamed with Charlie Lane 525 for Duncan-Catron. Bozo Powers 492 and Bernie Childress 565 featured for rivals. Stanley's Texaco swept N W RR as Walt Cooper 520 led gas stations, while railway men were paced by 360. In Bowl Wick, three teams tied for first at 12-6: M-T-B, 1-2 Squares, Astronauts. Dix Manning 594 and Ruth Lightner 466 topped the Happees and Five Spares. Friday Mixed at Sky Lanes saw Ivan Lowery 515 lead Raleigh County Bank past Phipps Insurance. Mooseheart split with Beckley National Bank as Clarence Hancock and King Photo impressed. Gloria Sweeney led losers with 460 in hardware defeat.
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Distance from New Orleans to St Louis by Mississippi River
The voyage distance by river from New Orleans to St Louis along the Mississippi is 1,200 miles.
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