Campbell Puts a Dent In the Steel Curtain
Houston Oilers rookie Earl Campbell scored three touchdowns to boost the Oilers to a 24 17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers ending the Steelers’ unbeaten run. Campbell reached the end zone three times on short runs as Pittsburgh’s defense struggled to contain him. Steelers great Jack Lambert praised Campbell’s impact while Campbell credited his blockers for the late surge.
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Toni Fritsch
Kurt Knoff
Ron Johnson
Bum Phillips
Joe Greene
Mike Wagner
Theismann
San Francisco
Pardee
Redskins
Terps Rise to Fifth After Wake Forest Win
Maryland climbs to fifth in wire service polls after a 39 0 victory over Wake Forest improving to 7 0 while eyeing a Nov 4 showdown with Penn State. Oklahoma remains the top team with strong rushing and solid defense and Arkansas drops after a Texas upset.
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Redskins stick with Theismann after tough setback
Washington coach Jack Pardee backs Theismann as the No 1 quarterback despite a 17 6 loss to the Giants. Theismann cites personal slump and the team’s offensive struggles as factors ahead of a home game vs the 49ers.
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Twins owner plans to contact Wynegar after club furor
Calvin Griffith intends to reach out to Butch Wynegar within days to repair strained relations after critics’ remarks at a Lion's Club event in Minnesota. Wynegar, who is 22 and slumped to .229, and his wife Gretchen wed last December, drew Griffith’s disparaging comments blaming the catcher’s marriage for his slow start.
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Griffith defends Wynegar amid mutiny talk and marriage ideas
Twins owner Calvin Griffith defends catcher Butch Wynegar amid outfield mutiny talk and jokes about romance in baseball. He recalls Wynegar’s All Star season, praises his talent, and cites a former player’s wedding during spring training as a cautionary tale. Wynegar later married a Bloomington fan after a brief romance.
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Nevers
Carew to Red Sox Not Likely Says Campbell
Newington Conn UPI relief pitcher Bill Campbell says Minnesota Twins star Rod Carew will not join the Red Sox next season due to Boston’s racial climate. Campbell spoke to Hartford’s World Series Club and urged attention to Jim Rice’s status as a potential free agent after 1979.
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Guidry, Randolph and Nettles Head AL All Stars
Ron Guidry leads the American League All Stars with Willie Randolph and Graig Nettles from the Yankees among three club representatives. The AL picks include Carew Oliver Rice and Staub with Palmer the right handed pitcher.
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