Trojans Hold Top Spot in AP Poll After Close Weekend
Southern California remains No. 1 in the AP college football poll but saw first place votes drop from 24 to 19 as Ohio State narrows the margin to 13 points. Kansas and Penn State hold positions behind, while Michigan, Texas, and LSU rise or fall with weekend results.
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Maryland Hosts Clemson Saturday In ACC Showdown
The Maryland Terrapins eyeing an upset against Clemson to influence the ACC title race. Clemson can still win the crown with three victories. Maryland, having defeated North Carolina and South Carolina, eyes an impact despite out of title contention.
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Unbeaten Pipers Hold Off Pacers In Narrow ABA Clash
Minnesota Pipers stay undefeated with a 121-120 win over the Indiana Pacers as Connie Hawkins scores 43 points and Rayl of Indiana nearly pulls off a late upset. Roger Brown leads Indiana with 31 as San Francisco beats Phoenix 119-108 behind LaRusso Thurmond and Mullins.
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Record of four missed extra points by Aguirre in 1944 game
In a 1944 NFL contest between Washington and Philadelphia, Joe Aguirre miss ed four extra points, marking the league's record for most missed attempts in a single game.
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Mountaineers Eye Sweep Over The Citadel in Charleston
West Virginia aims for a 5‑0 mark against Southern Conference foes as it visits The Citadel in Charleston. Sophomore quarterback Mike Sherwood, WVU's record‑setter, leads a strong passing attack against a Bulldogs squad managing injuries and recent tough outings.
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Packers Still In Title Fight
Green Bay faces a tough six game stretch after a 13-10 loss to Chicago drops their record to 3-4-1 and out of a share of the division lead. Detroit Chicago and Minnesota sit atop the standings as the schedule favors multiple tough opponents. The team disputes injuries and field goal woes while evaluating Erroll Mann as potential next kicker.
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Scratches List From Charles Town Race Course Tonight
Charlie Town Race Course lists scratched entries across multiple races. Notable names include Misty Meadows Garmat Cherubs Pet Chana Tus High Big Jody and others such as Shins ing Deer Welcome Chime Till Crowner Pauls Joy Star Khobar Jim Jeff Daddy Hains Galway Spin Fidle Big Ham Miss Ella Dee Muzzy Billy Bert Gayhorse Rhondavous Jolly Chalie Habit Medium Done Papa Goose.
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Giants under scrutiny over Tarkenton and injuries
A Chicago style sports column reviews the Fran Tarkenton case with claims of unpublicized shoulder trouble and injections, alongside a potpourri of NFL, Olympic, and boxing notes. It mentions Lance Alworth Homer Jones, Joe Namath, and growing tensions in various teams, with anecdotes about coaches and media frictions.
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Ragazzo Frustrated as VMI Slumps in Richmond 35-0
VMI coach Vito Ragazzo spoke frankly after a 35-0 loss to Richmond at City Stadium. He cited self inflicted mistakes as the Keydets endured their seventh defeat in as many games. Richmond QB Buster O'Brien threw for 249 yards and two TDs, while VMI’s Tom Sowers gained 91 yards on 18 carries.
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Wardensville High Seeks Four Basketball Games
Wardensville High School plans to fill four open dates for the Warriors schedule. WHS Coach Pete invites any team to contact him at 874-4105 or 874-2085 to arrange an opponent.
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Manning Named Back of the Week By AP for Ole Miss
Ole Miss quarterback Archie Manning earned The Associated Press Back of the Week honors after leading the Rebels to a 27 24 comeback win at LSU. Manning passed for 344 yards with two touchdown throws and a late game winner to Steve Hindman.
Suggs Sets ACC Record With Five TD Passes For South Carolina
Sophomore quarterback Tommy Suggs threw five touchdown passes to lift South Carolina to a 49 28 win over Virginia and earned ACC offensive back of the week honors. Duke’s Ken Bombard earned praise for leading a dominant win over Georgia Tech after moving to guard.
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Southside Maintains Unbeaten Streak In Virginia Football
Virginia scholastic football standings show Southside of Blairs with a 28 game win streak and perfect 5 start record for Addison, while Westside and Handley post long unbeaten runs. Hermitage Maury Lunenburg Central Episcopal Virginia Randolph fall to unbeatens as others suffer first losses. Group I leaders Vernon Woodrow Wilson First Colonial and a mix of Group I to III teams chase perfection.
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Hilton Saddles Two Winners At Charles Town Twin
Trainer Robert Hilton of Washington rode Atom Spin and Arctic Spin to wins at Charles Town to lift his season total to eight and tie for first in the standings. Forkful upset Twisty Clem in the eighth as the twin pool paid 5036.20 to four patrons. Wind N Glory started the night with a 17 dollar payoff. Post time is 7 15 for the Candidates purse event.
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