Steelers Stay Unbeaten with 31 7 Win Over Falcons
The Steelers improved to 6-0 as Terry Bradshaw passed for 231 yards and Franco Harris rushed for 104 in a 31-7 victory over Atlanta. Pittsburgh led the AFC Central by two games while remaining undefeated.
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Maryland Dashes NC State 31 7 to Stay Undefeated
Maryland raced to a 31 7 win over NC State as Steve Atkins returned a kickoff 98 yards for a TD and Steve Trimble recovered a Wolfpack fumble in the end zone. The victory leaves Maryland the league’s only undefeated team.
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Handley Second in Virginia Invitational Cross Country Meet
Handley placed second behind Oakton at the Virginia Invitational with Bill Graham of Handley winning, while James Wood and T.C. Williams teams also scored well. Oakton led the varsity standings as Handley contended on the course with Hill and Manly placing among top individuals.
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William and Mary Battle to 22 22 Tie as Indians Escape
William and Mary and Temple battled to a 22 22 tie after a late missed conversion preserved the draw. Virginia Tech suffered a thumb fracture for QB David Lamie, and Richmond fell 17 14 to Villanova as Ray Chase injured an ankle. Virginia and VMI also lost while Duke defeated Virginia.
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Allison Drives To Easy Victory In National 500
Bobby Allison piloted a Bud Moore Ford to a straightforward win in the National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Hueytown, Alabama driver earned $40,000 for his fourth victory of the season, as Darrell Waltrip finished runner up. Cale Yarborough and Richard Petty faltered late, aiding Allison’s cruise to victory with 334 laps completed.
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Shepherd Defeats Salem 23-16 In WVIAC Thriller
Shepherd overcame an early Salem lead to remain unbeaten at 5-0 in WVIAC play by 23-16. Wayne Wilson and Kenny Russell produced big plays as Shepherd rushed for 341 yards while Gregg Warfield logged 112 yards on 30 carries. Salem, paced by Gene Jones with 138 yards, fell to 2-3.
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