Raiders Chiefs clash to decide AFC West title in Oakland
Oakland and Kansas City meet at Municipal Stadium in the 13th game of the season with potential AFC Playoff berth at stake. Both teams headline the Western Division race as telecasts, radio, and a sellout crowd of about 52,000 are planned. The Chiefs hold an 8-3-1 record, the Raiders 7-2-2, while Miami and Baltimore chase the same berth in the AFC.
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Field position key in Raiders Chiefs showdown
Oakland coach John Madden stresses field position as critical, saying Raiders must move the ball from their own territory to prevent Kansas City from reaching the 50 yard line where a few first downs could set up Jan Stenerud’s field goal. Otis Taylor challenges Nemiah Wilson in a marquee matchup as Gifford scores in NFL run.
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Cable Car Classic opens with USF and SC in Santa Clara clash
Unbeaten programs from South Carolina and San Francisco meet California and Santa Clara in the fifth Cable Car Classic at the Civic Auditorium. South Carolina, led by Al America candidates Tom Tiker and Kevin Joyce, is slight favorite over Santa Clara. USF coach Rob Gaillard expects a tough test against a physical Broncos squad.
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Ukiah Wrestlers Open Home Season With Double Win Over Clear Lake
Ukiah varsity and jayvee wrestlers opened their home season in Chessall Gymnasium with a 37-21 win over Clear Lake of Lakeport. Varsity coach Jerry Aikman directed a day showing at Santa Rosa Invitational, posting four pins, two losses by pins, three by decision, and four by decision, including a 13-2 win for John Feliz 165 and a 6-point pin era that boosted team score. Notable bouts included Burton 138 Cox 145 Farnsworth 154 Burke pins, Spagnola 95 winning 5-2, Masini 112 7-2, Fox 191 9-7, and Beaman 103, Myatt 175 dropping decisions. Bedsaul 127 and Jurado 133 also fell. Jayvees face Fort Bragg while awaiting results from the Novice tourney.
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Babe Ruth tops MLB for 2000 RBIs and walks record
Babe Ruth remains the only MLB player with more than 2000 lifetime RBIs and holds a leading home run percentage. Ted Williams and Ruth both reported over 2000 bases on balls in their long careers, reflecting their patient hitting approaches.
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Washington Aims to Beat Falcons Defense at Candlestick
San Francisco wide receiver Gene Washington expressed confidence in beating Atlanta’s top NFC pass defense led by rookie cornerback Tom Hayes who intercepted two passes in the season opener. Washington warned the Falcons to expect aggressive play as both teams chase the NFC West title and a strong runnerup bid.
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South Fork, Anderson Valley win openers in AV Invitational
In opening games of the Anderson Valley Invitational Basketball tournament South Fork beat California School for the Deaf 65-47 as Gary Waggoner scored 25 and Bill Reagan led with 14. Anderson Valley edged Geyserville 66-63 with 25 from Waggoner and 15 from Chris Rossi. St Vincent's routed Mendocino 71-58 with 23 from Bob Vyenido and 14 from Don Tocchini as Tony McBroom exploded for 28. The round robin continues today and tonight with more top performers noted.
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Van Brocklin Aims Falcons Past 49ers In Playoff Push
Norm Van Brocklin brings the Atlanta Falcons to San Francisco with a 10-3-1 record against the 49ers in his coaching career and seeks season-closing wins over San Francisco and New Orleans to reach the playoffs. teammates Berry and Marshall expected to play amid recent party trouble. Berry leads NFC QBs in completion percentage and yards per attempt.
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Basil II the Bulgar Slayer and his brutal fame
Byzantine Emperor Basil II earned the epithet Bulgar Slater during wars with Bulgaria from 996 to 1014. He allegedly blinded 15,000 prisoners, leaving one-eyed survivors to lead them to their tsar, who fainted and died two days later.
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