Leg injuries dominate 1974 NFL casualty list
A Stanford study for the NFL shows leg injuries accounted for 51.2 percent of the 1,169 injuries in 1974 with knee injuries at 20 percent. Examples include Ken Willard, Doug Crusan, Wayne Moore, and Tony Greene sidelined by knee problems amid broader trends in injuries and protective measures.
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Ken Willard
St. Louis
Doug Crusan
Wayne Moore
Miami
Tony Greene
Buffalo
Stanford
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Staubach Leads Cowboys Past Redskins to Playoff Berth
Dallas overcome boos as Roger Staubach passes two touchdowns and runs for one in a 31-10 win over Washington to clinch at least a wild card. Staubach, who had cost a prior Dallas loss with an overtime interception, drives the team into the postseason with his ground gain and late rib injury treatment.
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Cowboys Defeat Redskins in Second Half Rally
Dallas built a 17-10 lead on Tony Fritsch’s 20 yard field goal before Staubach orchestrated a 75 yard drive to seal the win. The Cowboys extended the advantage when Charlie Waters intercepted a Randy Johnson pass and returned it 20 yards for a touchdown, as Kilmer left late with a shoulder injury after a D. D. Lewis blitz.
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Dallas
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Redskins
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Randy Johnson
Seventh Grade Basketball Results From Various Lineups
At Tamaroa and Du Bois outcomes show Du Bois leading Tamaroa in seventh grade with 36 25. Gorham and Immanuel Lutheran faced tight games with Gorham winning 58 23 and Immanuel Lutheran 78 23. St Marys and Evansville clash produced 59 46 with St Marys claiming victory. Other scores include De Soto Glendale 55 37 and Unity Creal Springs 50 42 in seventh grade action across multiple sites.
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Murphysboro tops West Frankfort in prep wrestling match
Murphysboro Red Devils defeated West Frankfort 53 6 in Murphysboro with a forfeit by West Frankfort in the heavyweight round. Results list both teams wrestlers with pins and decisions led by 98 Schnautz and 112 Hendricks and 185 Milcur.
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Cardinals Favored 12 Points Over Bears In Soldier Field
The 12 point favorite Cardinals meet the Bears at Soldier Field as St. Louis pursues a playoff berth. Jim Hart leads the offense with Mel Gray Terry Metcalf and Jim Otis while Chicago eyes an upset after a 3-9 season.
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Carew Clinches Fourth Straight AL Batting Title
Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins secured his fourth consecutive batting crown by finishing the 1975 season with a .359 average. He joined Honus Wagner with four straight titles, trailing only Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby for longer streaks.
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Northern Michigan Forces Camellia Bowl Victory over Western Kentucky
Northern Michigan defeats Western Kentucky 16 14 to capture the NCAA Division II football championship in the Camellia Bowl. Randy Awrey returned a 67 yard kickoff to start the second half scoring the go ahead and decisive touchdown. The Wildcats rallied from a 14 10 halftime deficit to claim the title.
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