Redskins Hold Off Lions In Tight Win For 27 24 Victory
Washington coach Jack Pardee praised most aspects of the 27 24 win over Detroit but warned the defense has given up too many yards. Quarterback Joe Theismann and fullback John Riggins stressed continued improvement as the team, now 1 1, prepares for a Monday night clash with the New York Giants. Safety Ken Houston stressed learning to win after ending a late skid.
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Yaz Pursues 3000th Hit as Red Sox Top Orioles 3 2
Boston defeats Baltimore 3 2 at Fenway as Carl Yastrzemski nears the first AL 3000 hit milestone. Bob Stanley improves to 15 9 with Dick Drago earning the save. Luis Tiant faces Yaz in a potential 3000th hit bid.
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Falcons Rally Past Eagles for 2-0 Start
In Philadelphia, the Atlanta Falcons overcame a 10-7 deficit to beat the Eagles 14-10. Tom Pridemore intercepted a pass to set up the go ahead TD by Wally Francis, as Bartkowski threw 10 of 16 for 123 yards. Falcons outrushed 145 yards led by William Andrews 121 yards.
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Meyers Faces Tougher Road To NBA Breakthrough
Ann Meyers, 24, faced a grueling first practice with the Indiana Pacers as she pursues becoming the first woman in the NBA. She said the men are faster and more physical, knocking her down but she remains determined for a roster spot under coach Leonard and owner Sam Nassi.
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Knight faces jail and extradition fight over Puerto Rico assault
Bobby Knight the Indiana University basketball coach was sentenced in absentia in Puerto Rico to six months in jail and a $500 fine for assaulting a police officer during the Pan American Games. An arrest order followed. Govs of Puerto Rico and Indiana floated extradition considerations. Knight said he will likely never return to Puerto Rico. The same report notes a golf tournament in Winchester with dates September 15-16 at Carpers Valley Golf Club. Defending champ is Car Lichliter.
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Colts face another injury crisis as Jones sidelined
Baltimore Colts head into a game without star Bert Jones, running back Joe Cribbs, wideout Roger Carr, and tight end McCall as coach Ted Marchibroda laments a back to 1978 style setback. The team hopes to avoid a slide after another tough injury blow.
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