Portland Storm Upset Memphis In Closely Fought WFL Thriller
Rufus Ferguson sprinted 12 yards for a late Portland touchdown to seal a 26-25 win over Memphis as Bob Etter missed a 48-yard field goal at the buzzer. Memphis had pulled within one with 43 seconds left before Portland held on at Civic Stadium. Ed Marshall caught a key two-yard TD for Portland, while Beathard and Baker connected on early scores.
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NFL Quarterbacks Look Ahead to Week Matchups
Los Angeles traded Hadl to Green Bay after a big win fueled by James Harris. Jets rely on Namath and receivers Caster Knight Barkum and Boozer with Emerson Boozer. Miami edges KC and faces Baltimore led by Lydell Mitchell. Eagles and Saints both snapped streaks. Eagles near second in NFC East, Saints win road game since 1971. Cincinnati seeks rebound from late loss. Houston with Pastorini struggles. Denver near form trouble for Browns. KC visits San Diego as SD on four-game slide.
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Handley Freshmen Roll George Mason in 30-8 Win
Handley freshmen rolled up 330 yards of offense to beat George Mason 30-8 for their third straight win. Mike Minnis scored two touchdowns and threw for another, connecting with Rudy Shiley on a 75 yard pass and later rushing for a TD.
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Mul Key Undergoes 3 4 Hour Shoulder Surgery
Washington Redskins punt return star Herb Mul Key had shoulder reconstruction and bone grafts at Arlington Hospital after a shoulder separation against Miami. Dr. P M Palumbo Jr., team physician, said the operation lasted about three and a half hours.
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Redskins
Yankee Settlement Seals Virdon Two Year Deal
Bill Virdon joined the New York Yankees on a two year contract after arriving as a second choice and nearly guiding the team to the AL East title.
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Bill Virdon
New York Yankees
VHSL Sets Pairings for State AAA Football and Baseball
Virginia High School League approves permanent Group AAA football and baseball playoff pairings pairing Northern Region with Northwest and Central with East to boost attendance. Basketball proposal for eight-team state tourney rejected. Changes to handbook aim to neuter classifications amid Title IX compliance.
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