Plunkett shines as Patriots fall in preseason loss
New England 31 Buffalo 21 scene with Jim Plunkett impressing after entering for Mike Taliaferro. Rams edge Patriots 31-21 as Plunkett rallies late with a 55-yard drive and a 10-yard TD run. J D Hill for Bills proves dangerous with 65 and 60 yard scoring passes.
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1 000th safety Denver 33-17 boosts Dolphins win over Lions
NFL action features 1 000th safety as Denver hosts 33 17 game. Jim Klick scores three touchdowns while Bob Griese connects for a late TD to lift the Dolphins over Detroit. Bill Munson passes for Lions, Virgil Carter and Eric Crabtree connect for Cincinnati, and other NFL highlights arise from multiple teams including the Vikings, Raiders, Colts, Eagles, and 49ers.
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al Denson
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Jim Grabowski
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Chicago
Cleveland
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Kerry Melville Clinches Newport Crown on Grass
Kerry Melville of Australia won the $20,000 Newport Virginia Slims Tennis Tour event defeating Francoise Durr of Paris 6-3 6-7 7-6. The victory earned $4,400. Durr received $2,800. Casals withdrew with a back ailment before the doubles final.
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Redondo tops Downs for U.S. Grass Court title
Marita Redondo of National City California defeated Barbara Downs of Alamo California 6 0 6 3 to win the U S women's grass court championship in Wilmington Delaware.
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Rams’ mixing of youth and veterans under Prothro detailed
UPI previews the 1971 Rams under head coach Tommy Prothro. He installs a new system, emphasizes fundamentals, and trims aging players. Key names include Roman Gabriel, Merlin Olsen, Deacon Jones, Jack Snow, and Larry Smith with caution on interior line depth and linebackers.
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Bob Brown
Oakland
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Saguaro Sabercats Rebuild for Central Division Preview
Saguaro High enters the Central Division with a rebuilding season under Sabercat coach Marlin Spaw. Only one returning offensive starter and six on defense, led by Scott Craven at tackle and a strong JV pipeline. Key veterans include George Beard, Eric Kirsch, Randy Dawson, and Randy Nuss, with a new backfield and three quarterback hopefuls aiming to replace Kory Schuknecht.
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Dandy Curran
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California girl sets 1500m mark to win AAU trip
Cathy Calhoun, 13, of Alhambra, California, won the 1500-meter freestyle at the AAU meet in 17 19.20 to claim a spot on a European tour to East Germany and Russia. The team includes 16 teens, led by coach Peter Daland with divers coached by Hobie Bilingsley.
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Indiana University
Bills Lose Lineman in Falcon Preseason Loss
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Richard Cheek and defensive end Julian Nunamaker suffered serious injuries in a 35-24 preseason defeat to the Atlanta Falcons. Cheek sustained a knee injury while Nunamaker is sidelined with a broken arm.
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