Browns open season vs Jets in first AFC clash at home
The Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets in the 1970 season opener at Stadium Cleveland tonight at 9 p.m. Jets quarterback Joe Namath headlines a potent attack led by Don Maynard and George Sauer with Emerson Boozer and Matt Snell in the backfield. Cleveland counters with Bill Nelson at QB, Gary Collins, Fair Hooker, Milt Morin, Homer Jones as receivers, and Leroy Kelly and Bo Scott in the backfield.
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Milt Morin
Homer Jones
Leroy Kelly
Bo Scott
Gerry Philbin
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Raiders fall to Bengals in Cincinnati showdown
Oakland to Cincinnati for a 31-21 defeat as Cincinnati defense stymies the Raiders and fullback Jess Phillips races 76 yards on a pivotal third and 30 play. Lamonica passes for 265 yards but misfires on a running game that never gets untracked.
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Pirates hit Mets with Stargell blast in pennant race
In a tense NL East showdown at Shea Stadium the Pirates defeated the Mets 9-5 after Willie Stargell’s tape measure homer sparked a decisive 10th inning surge. Jerry Koosman held Pittsburgh to four runs in 5 1 3 innings as New York hoped for a comeback.
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Australia wins first America's Cup on wild sea day
Gretel II defeats Intrepid in a dramatic race with protests and two rescues marking a chaotic Newport day. A bee stung Steve Van Dyke prompting medical care while a capsized outboard and a mine scare added to the perilous conditions. The New York Yacht Club faces a second protest decision as the series remains tied 1-0 or 2-0 pending ruling.
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Vikings Gain Satisfaction by Bombing Chiefs in Debut Victory
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27 in a season opener without Joe Kapp. Dave Osborn and Oscar Reed scored rushing TDs and Roy Winston added a fumble return score as Minnesota capped a revenge bid against the defending champions. Cincinnati upset Oakland 31–21 and Houston beat Pittsburgh 19–7 as other NFL results are noted.
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Ashton named back of the week at Amherst High
George Ashton named back of the week for the Amherst Comets. The senior halfback carried seven times for 70 yards and scored two touchdowns. Norm Miller named lineman of the week with top efficiency. Mark Gentile earned the Tuff award with 11 tackles and a stop on an extra point. Members of the 110 per cent club include Tom Wilker, Ken Kelleher, Barry Donahoe, Dennis Trace, Dick Wohlever, Ashton and Gentile.
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Buckeyes near full strength for Texas A&M opener
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes brings a near full first string to the season opener with Texas A&M in Columbus, safe with safety Mike Sensi baugh out with a cast. The Buckeyes coach notes minor injuries should mend after a light scrimmage. Texas A&M arrives off two wins 41-14 vs Wichita and 20-18 vs LSU.
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