Redskins surge to 3-0 start in Allen era
George Allen's first season as head coach and GM has the Washington Redskins atop the NFC East after a 20-16 upset of the Dallas Cowboys in the Cotton Bowl. The win leaves the team unbeaten in three games, while other NFL results across the day include Detroit over Atlanta 41-38 and Baltimore beating New England 23-3.
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Frenchman Cevert Wins U S Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Francois Cevert, a 27 year old French driver, won his first Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, finishing about 40 seconds ahead of Jo Siffert. Cevert earned $50,000 from a $267,000 purse while Stewart finished fifth. Siffert and Peterson followed. Ickx had a late pit stop. Bobby Unser won the Marlboro 300 at Trenton, setting a new track record.
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Amherst runners win another title at Ashland meet
Amherst Comets led by Glen Wilburn captured the small AAA section at Ashland College, finishing 94 points ahead of Bay. Wilburn’s 12 39.8 was the day’s second best time as Am herst repeated triumphs from Tiffin Columbian and St Joseph meets this year. Other Amherst runners placed high, with Mulica 21st, Muiska 23rd, Otto 24th, Snyder 25th, Bailey 28th, and Raines 71st. coach Dick Cooley praised the grouping despite wanting tighter pack. Cincinnati Elder edged Sandusky for large AAA, while Canton Lehman won Class AAA.
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Jefferson Northwood win junior high games in doubleheader
Jefferson (2-0) rallied to beat Franklin 13-7 as Paul Sunagel returned a 40 yard punt for the lone touchdown in the fourth quarter. Northwood outlasted Eastern Heights 7-0 with Chris Wisneski’s 40 yard pass to Rick Bellottie and a Wisneski one yard run. Northwood defenders highlighted by Don Weber and Marvin Burgess, while Jefferson’s stars included Barney Lewis, Clint Harris and Randy Belew. The second doubleheader is set for Ely Stadium October 23.
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Amherst routs North Ridgeville as Keisman, Lute star
Keisman and Lute star in Amherst 54 0 victory over North Ridgeville. Keisman 175 pound senior fullback rushed 8 yards on 15 carries and scored 20 points late. Haff 205 pound tackle earned Tuff Award for defense and Chambers Rookie of the Week for pressuring the opposition. Amherst, now 3 straight after opening loss to Lorain Catholic, hosts Wellington in Lakeland Conference action.
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Arnold Falmer ATHLETE OF THE DECADE in Golf
Arnold Falmer discusses a golf posture exercise emphasizing spine alignment and core coil. He explains a proper address position versus overstraight or knee-squat stances, advising golfers to mirror check the alignment to maintain an "at attention" posture before swinging.
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Pro football Sunday results and next week schedule
NFL results show Detroit defeated Atlanta 38 to 31 while Minnesota fell 19 to Buffalo and Green Bay lost 20 17 to Cincinnati New Orleans tied New York Jets 13 14 Miami edged Buffalo 10 13 and Philadelphia routed Washington 20 3 San Francisco beat Chicago 31 3 Dallas defeated New York Giants 21 20 St Louis edged Kansas City 20 16 Denver beat Oakland 3 17 and Baltimore 23 3 New England beat New York Jets 14 10 Pittsburgh 21 17 Oakland at Cleveland Monday night game listed Next Sundays big set Baltimore at Buffalo Denver at Oakland Green Bay at Detroit Houston at Washington Los Angeles at San Francisco Miami at Cincinnati Minnesota at Philadelphia New Orleans at Chicago New York Jets at New England Pittsburgh at Cleveland St Louis at Atlanta San Diego at Kansas City
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Bengals gamble fails in setback at Green Bay
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown defied conventional calls by kicking off a field goal attempt late in the game, then calling for a keeper which failed. Green Bay edged the Bengals 20 17 as rookie John Brockington rushed for 120 yards and injured Bengals players, with Virgil Carter leaving through a dislocated shoulder and safety Ken Dyer hospitalized for observation.
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Commodores fifth at Ashland Distance Classic
Allegheny Community College of Pittsburgh won the Ashland College Distance Classic as Lorain Community College took fifth in the junior college race. Ten teams entered the meet with the top locals including Tim Browning and Steve Zaper among others. Lorain County Community College hosts the fifth annual cross country championship Saturday. Vinccennes Indiana defends as a competitor.
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Elyria All Stars Win In 11th Inning Thriller
Elyria All-Stars edged Lorain 4 to 3 in fast-pitch softball yesterday as Jack Traxler delivered a bases loaded two out single in the 11th. Traxler was MVP, while Lorain’s Mike Mihalik had four hits and top voting for his team. Madock earned the win for Elyria. Thomas took the loss.
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