Lions Lose Opening to Vikings at Tiger Stadium
Detroit fell 14 0 to Minnesota as the Vikings opened with two quick touchdowns and a 14 point lead. Chuck Foreman ran for 114 yards, Fred Cox kicked three field goals, and officials ruled a late Lions scoring play dead on a fumble ruling. Lions coach Don McCafferty blamed miscues but denied a jinx.
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Saints Dominant Victory Over Bears With Late TD Margin
New Orleans defeated Chicago 21 to 0 as the Saints controlled the game despite four missed field goals and a fumble near the one yard line. Bears failed to score until the final seconds as New Orleans showcased strong offense and defense led by rookie Howard Stevens on a key yardage play.
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Cleveland Offense Unearthed In Browns 17 Cincinnati 10
Cleveland Browns upset Cincinnati 17 10 as Leroy Kelly scored two rushing touchdowns and Ken Brown added 93 yards on 26 carries. Mike Phipps led long second third and fourth quarter drives while the defense forced turnovers and Cincinnati’s Curtis and Davis contributed key plays. Browns coach Nick Skorich praised the balanced attack and noted changes on the line and running game helped control the clock.
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Golf Notes From Southside Golf Club Leaderboard Study
After three rounds Lovey Alvarez leads the sweepstakes with 712. Other top names include Sean Jeoder Joe Aguilar Al Trevirg Frank Tealillo and Russell Kostner. Weekend action at Northern Hills features Jin Bar Seydtoshts 119 with Marvin Hoger 182 and Brockton players Ternell Wiofotte and quipaintet Ternell Wiofotte noted in coverage.
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Stabler Nets Two Prizes In Raiders Comeback Win
Ken Stabler earned two game prizes after leading the Oakland Raiders to a 17 to 19 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He threw for 200 plus yards and helped end Oakland’s scoring drought with two second half drives. Madden praised Stabler’s comeback efforts and credited his handling of the offense as the key to the win.
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Oilers Fall As Rams Rally In Rough Showdown
Disjointed play and injuries plagued the Oilers as Los Angeles Rams snatched a comeback win. Key Oilers like Curry and Charles suffered injuries limiting their seasons, while Rams defender Dave remarked on quick, costly mistakes. Pro basketball notes and exhibition schedules follow in scattered blur.
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Chiefs edge Broncos 16 14 in last-minute field goal win
Kansas City defeats Denver 16 to 14 in an AFC Western showdown. Jan Stenerud kicked a decisive 35-yard field goal with six seconds left after Jerrel Wilson averaged 50.8 yards on punts and helped set up the late score. The Chiefs recovered from earlier kicking woes as coach Hank Stram adjusted Stenerud’s approach to three yards from the ball.
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Marcol Boots Packers Past Giants With 32 Yard FG
New York Giants lose 16 14 to Green Bay as Chester Marcol kicks a 32 yard field goal with one second left. Dan Devine calls it his biggest boot though Marcol downplays it. Macarthur Lane and Scott Sunter set up the winner on the late drive. Hunter notes Paul replaced DelGaizo.
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Giants Fall Short In Narrow 2-0 Defeat At Milwaukee
In a rugged pro football clash the Cleveland Brows blanked the New York Giants 2-0. Errors and stout defense dominated. key plays included Marcal booting 20 and 11 yard field goals for Green Bay and a late Giants drive halted by a fumble at the Packers 24. Giants coach Alex Webster lamented the bobble as momentum shifted.
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Triumph Costs San Francisco Win Over Falcons
Atlanta booted by a revamped 49ers defense in a high scoring NFL duel. San Francisco improves to 2-2 as coach Rick Nolan's unit earns a crucial victory amid Atlanta mutterings about coach Norm Van Brocklin.
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San Francisco Players Reach Pairing Thrills in Grid Notes
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Falcons Fall Short as Injuries Plague West Division Lead
West Division leader Los Angeles suffers key injuries as Tk Was a costly victory lapses, Aytt larry Schreiber hurt in the third period and Jimmy Thomas later exits with a shoulder separation. Ralph McGill, a 49ers returner, sparks the only offense with Vic Washington, while Bruce Gassett and Wick Wike-Mayer trade field goals. Alana still no touchdowns.
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