NFL Week Sets Up Rookies Plunkett Manning As Underdogs
The rookie pair Jim Plunkett of the Patriots and Archie Manning of the Saints sparked upsets in their NFL debuts. Plunkett faces Detroit while Manning leads New Orleans against San Francisco as both teams chase first wins. Lions and Forty Niners hold large spreads, while established teams like the Raiders, Colts, Vikings, Redskins, Bengals, Cowboys, and Dolphins are favored in Sunday matchups. Manning threw 216 yards in his first start, with 16 completions of 22 attempts and 14 rushing yards as the Saints seek another upset.
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Giants edge Astros 2 1 to gain NL West advantage
Gaylord Perry pitched a three hitter and Willie McCovey drove in both runs as the Giants beat the Astros 2 1 in Houston. The win moved San Francisco three games ahead of idle Dodgers with six to play and kept alive a possible division title. Fox praised McCovey for a solo homer and a key RBI as the Giants closed in on the postseason.
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Washington Demons freshmen win second straight rout of Mid-Prairie
Washington Demons freshman team rolled to a 47-16 victory at Case Field behind four rushing touchdowns from Farrier and two by Ruppert. The defense held Mid-Prairie to 14 total yards as Farrier and Libe led a 419 rushing yard attack with key line play praised by coach Dale Harter. The squad travels to Fairfield on Sept 30 to meet the Trojans.
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Hawkeyes to Host Penn State in Home Opener
Iowa, 0-2 on the road, returns home to face 1h ranked Penn State led by Fran co Harris and Lydell Mitchell. Penn State QB John Hufnagel shines after a 133 yard effort, while Iowa struggles to run with 85 rushing yards. The game airs regionally in the East and Midwest.
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New Sugar Act Sets Quotas for 74 Nations
A congressional conference committee approved a new US sugar act creating quota allocations to 74 nations totaling 125000 tons above the current act. Most of the increase will go to 28 Latin American and Caribbean suppliers.
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Archer and Nevil Lead Robinson Open After Round One
George Archer and rookie Dwight Nevil shot four under par 67 to lead the Robinson Open in Robinson Illinois. One stroke back are Larry Hinson Labron Harris Mae McLendon and Jim Ferriell after Thursdays opening round on the par 71 course. George Knudson shot 75 and Lee Trevino finished at 72 amid personal distractions. The field includes Tim Colbert Jack Cupit Mike Hill John Lister Mike Morley Bert Greene Fennell Steve Bogan Curtis Sifford and Bob Erickson. The winner earns $20 000 and the cut will trim to the top 70 scores and ties after today.
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Bowling Results Toast: Perfex 4 Nixon 0
Team results show Perfex defeating Nixon 4 0 with high scores led by Steele Lumber 3 Watson 1 and Pat & Marys 0. Steele posted team game 974 and 2805 series while Perfex had 964 and 2798. Individual top figures include Rick Crone 650 and 234 game, Dick Anderson 215.
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Bowling results across Wednesday and Thursday leagues
Wednesday results include Pepsi 0 Lowe 4 Drug Fair Farm Bureau 3 Payne 0 Twink 4 Farm Service 2 Mellinger 2. team series Twink 284 Lowe 2616. team game Twink 982 and 978. John Hough 233 Don Neff 224 lead individual games. Thursday features Squad 2 Dusters 1 Fores 2 Nots 1 Shots 2 Diggers 1. team series Squad 1844 Fores 1802. team game Squad 651 Nots 644. Jerry Fisher 636 Lucy Smith 539 lead individual series and games. Wagner 4 Derby 0 South End 4 Kenway 0 Sohigro 3 Ken's 1 Williams 3 Buckwalter. South End 2556 Wagner 2496 team series. South End 901 Williams 880 lead team games. Cal Humphreys 603 Doyle Brown 568 lead individual series. Cal Humphreys 228 John Hough 205 lead individual games.
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Iowa Weekend Prep Football Action Key Games
Three long unbeaten streaks test this weekend in Iowa prep football. Top ranked Terloo seeks to extend a 49 game run at Mason City, while Dowling aims for its 42nd consecutive win against North in Des Moines. Other rated matchups feature East Cedar Falls Jefferson and Kennedy paths, with several league showdowns looming.
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Bean Feed at Washington YMCA For Boys Saturday
A bean feed is set for Saturday September 25 at noon at the Washington YMCA. The event targets grade school boys with flag football, costs 75 cents per youth, includes beans hot dogs or hamburgers chips a drink a dessert and games. Boys must sign up at the main desk and pay before 10 30 a m. A YMCA membership is required for attendance.
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Actress Shirley Maclaine's home robbed in England
Thieves broke into Shirley Maclaine's residence in Winkfield while she was away filming and stole jewelry valued at $24,700. Police said the theft, discovered Thursday, was the second at her village home within a year.
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