Bears Edge Vikings on a Rotten Call in NFL Thriller
Chicago beat Minnesota 13 10 as a controversial illegal receiver downfield penalty loomed. Fred Cox missed a late 27 yard field goal, while Jim Harrison's 4 yard TD catch and Butkus backed Bears ball control paved the win. Tarkenton rallied Minnesota, but Beasley failed to secure a late tying pass.
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Grid Quiz Rule Clarifies Maine Clipping Penalty Call
Dave Nelson explains a NCAA football rule scenario involving Maine players and illegal blocks. The discussion concludes the clipping zone extends to the sidelines and the block may be legal if within the extended zone, affecting a first down decision.
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Ivy League College Football Standings Announced by K
United Press International releases current Ivy League football standings with team rankings and win loss records. The bulletin lists the leaders, contenders, and positions for bowls and title hopes.
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Celtics Open Season 7-0 With 105-85 Win Over 76ers
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 105-85 to stay undefeated at 7-0. Boston trailed 30-27 at halftime, then exploded on the fast break in the final two periods to pull away despite early 76ers leads from Fred Carter and John Block.
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NFL Officials Under More Criticism From Coaches
NFL officials draw growing flak from coaches after controversial calls and missed plays. Dan Devine and Bud Grant vent about ineligible receiver and roughing penalties as teams contend with tighter officiating and late game miscalls.
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Mazeroski and Pagan Placed on Waivers by Pirates
Veterans Bill Mazeroski and Jose Pagan, both slated for nonplaying roles, were placed on waivers for unconditional release by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mazeroski, 36, has been named a Pirates coach after a 17 year playing career with the club. Pagan, 37, could be offered a managerial post at a Pirate farm team if claimed.
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The Education of Vida Blue
Vida Blue speaks on aging times and changing players as he reflects on a 1972 season. The Oakland pitcher describes holdout tensions with Charles Finley and Dick Williams, the shift to relief work, team loyalty, and his evolving view of authority and peers in baseball.
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Pete Rose on playing style and family influence
NEA report from Oakland profiles Pete Rose highlighting his intense work ethic and head first style. Rose recalls Enos Slaughter inspires his aggressive baserunning and discusses his ancestry in football with his father the original Cincinnati Bengals player.
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Bowden Seeks 12th Man for Penn State Clash
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden hopes a rallying of fans will lift the Mountaineers as injuries to Brian Chiles and Ron Lee leave fully healthy fullbacks uncertain for the Penn State game. He urges blue and gold support and even a fan armband or headband to act as the 12th man.
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Paterno Praises Explosive WVU Team
Penn State coach JOE PATERNO said West Virginia has the best skilled players he has seen in a long time. He praised Bernie Galiffa at quarterback, receivers Danny Buggs and Nate Stephens, and tight end Nate Nills, noting WVU averages 36 points per game in seven games and can beat opponents on one play.
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USC Tops UPI Poll After Weekend Upsets Shuffle Top Teams
California led by coach selections, Southern California remains No. 1 after a 347 point showing and 32 first place votes as Alabama climbs to No. 2 replacing Oklahoma with 278 points. Ohio State rises to No. 3 after routing Indiana. Colorado jumps to No. 7 following a win over Oklahoma, while Notre Dame tumbles after a loss to Missouri.
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