Browns edges Jets in inaugural AFL NFC? no NFL opener
Browns defeat Jets 31 to 21 in the American Conference opener as Billy Andrews intercepts Namath late for a 25 yard return. Namath passes for 19 of 32 but Cleveland capitalizes on penalties and a late defensive play to clinch before a record 85,703 at Cleveland Stadium.
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A's Blue throws no hitter as Pirates push toward NL East
Vida Blue, 21, pitched a no hitter against Minnesota with one walk in the fourth. Oakland won 6-0 behind Bert Campaneris's opening run and a three run homer in the eighth. Pirates open a two night doubleheader with Montreal Expos as Dock Ellis and Bob Veale start.
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Browns beat Jets as Homer Jones sparks win with 94 yard return
Homer Jones, newly with the Cleveland Browns after the trade that sent Paul Warfield to Miami, returned a kickoff 94 yards for a third quarter touchdown to spark a 31-21 victory over the New York Jets. Jones, amid preseason scrutiny, credited the run for quieting critics and improving his role as a part time player.
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