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Show Page 14—THE HERALD, Provo, Utah Sunday, October3, 1971 Dallas Favored In Battle of Unbeatens been touched for 44 points in better defenses, Los Angeles is favored by four points. two outings. Cleveland, the only unbeaten, It seems logical to expect a By FRED McMANE UPISports Writer The Dallas Cowboys have been tabbed a 13 1-2-point much closer battle than the untied team in the AFC, has choice to defeat the Washington oddsmakers predict. True, the been sensational on pass today in a game is being played in the defense in its first two games Redskins battle of National Football Cotton Bowl, but Allen's teams with 10 interceptions. Cakland, which likes to throw the ball, League unbeaten teams, and over the years have posted that has undoubtedly brought a remarkable records on the may be playing right into the smile to the face of Skins road, When he was coach of the Browns’ hands, although the started putting things Ramshis clubs won 26 games, Raiders coach George Allen. it weekend with 2 Everybody seems to be tied twice and lost only seven 340 trouncing of San Diego. underestimating Washington, in away games. On top of that Allen's clubs The Raiders have been tabbed even though the Redskins have int choice. opened their season with two boast a4 perfect 30 record a | games Sunday impressive road victories with- against Dallas. a seven point pick The Cowboys and Redskins out the services of quarterback Baltimoreis 101two of four remaining over Atla Sonny Jurgensen. But that’s okay with Allen. They can g' right on underrating his squad. w pated teams in the NFL, 2 over New England, ota Baseball Keeps Drawing Crowds By United Press International Major League baseball atten- Jurgensen’s Substitute Has Been Very Imp ressive for Washington dance rose to a record 2 NEW YORK (UPI)—Poor ing off Charlie Taylor and Roy get off Kilmer's back because 203,589 in 1971 but showed an Billy Kilmer, he has trouble Jefferson. he’s doing the best he can and ominous imbalance inasmuch “He'swill no Jurgensen and edto now itit hashas been pretty never be.” I aes as the National League drew 56 satisfying some people. To begin with, when Sonny per cent of the nation’s patrons say tc another Sunday after Jurgensen, Washington’s reguas opposed to 44 per cent by Sunday should be a little lar quarterback, first busted up Kilmer steered the Redskins to the American League. their 30-3 runaway over the different though. The Cowboys NL attendance was a whop- his shoulder George Allen, the Giants, have too much depth. They'll ping 17,333,085, up 670,887 over Redskins’ coach, put on this big Kilmer doesn’t pretend to be beat the Redskins. 1970, while AL attendance fell long face and talked about how another Jurgensen. All Kiimer In the other games, my from 12,085,135 in 1970 to the ball club would have to is trying to do is be himself. choices are: settle for less. 11,870,504. 1,678,579. The Philadelphia Philli showed a huge gain of of touchdown passes against the Giants,hit on 23 of 32 tosses for 306 yards without being picked off and called an excellent game. Instead of crediting him for what he did, some nit-pickers pointed out that the only reason he did co well was because the Giants’ cornerbacks were play- meto play, I'l play. there is to it.” look better against the Packers Paul Brown already has seen to *that. NewEngland over Baltimore —The Patriots are an up-~anddown ball club I and this Sunday I think they're due up. Pittsburgh over San Diego— ever beats the Lions at home? gers performed more like the Besides, the way the Rams tied Rangoon Rinkydinks. them last Sunday had to take Kansas City over Denver— something out of the Falcons. “Six, seven or eight victories back but I can’t worry about would be something without that,” he says. “I gotta run the than 1-million fans at home Sonny,” Allen said, getting in team. Sonny and I are friends; while only four AL clubs topped his alibi early. he has helped me a lot and I'm that mark. So far the Redskins haven't proud to be on the samie team The New York Mets led both missed Jurgensen that much. as he is. When he comes back, leagues with 2,686,680 and the Kilmer has been doing okay. if the coach wants himto play, Boston Red Sox led the ALwith Last Sunday he flipped a pair he'll play; if the coach wants and the other two clubs- is 16 over Buffalo, Pittsburgh is 902,976 over 1970 in the NL The Redskins were expscted Chicago and Cleveland—also twoover San Diego, Miami is 7 while the Chicago White Sox to challenge for the title in the are in danger of losing their 1-2 over the Jets, Houston is 10 had a gain of 338,536 in the AL. NFC’s East Division this year perfect records this weekend over New Orleans, San Francisuntil they lost the services of The Bears travel to Los co is 14 1-2 over Philadelphia, Jurgensen in a pre-season Angeles to meet the Rams Kansas City is 6 12 over The most common American game. With Jurgensen not Sunday while the Browns, one Denver, St. Leuis is eight over expected back until mid-season of the big surprises of the early the Giants and Cincinnati and snake is the striped, or garter the Oakland Green Bay are rated a tossup. snake. most experts figured the season, host ins to be out of the Raiders in a Monday night televised contest. running by that time. The Bears, who upset the But Bill Kilmer, thrust into the role of No. 1 quarterback, Vikings a week ago, have not won three in a row at the start hasfilled in admirably in the first two games and the of a season since 1963 while the Redskins’ defense has allowed Rams (0-1-1) are winless in the first two games for the first only 20 points in two games. Dallas has shown an awe- time since '63. Rams’ new some offense in two games, coach Tommy Prothro has had averaging 45.5 points per trouble getting an offense contest, but the Cowboys’ established and can expect defense has notlived up to its added woes from the Bears, pre-season expectations and has who boast one of the league’s all against the Steelers. They'll Detroit over Atlanta—Who Against the Raiders the Char- “I know Sonny is gonna come Every NL club, except the San Diego Padres drew more The Bengals didn't look good at Chicago over Los Angeles— The Bears keep telling them- selves they are a contender and sometimes all it takes is one That's all guy like Kent Nix. innesota over Buffalo—The Not quite. Vil ings had someof the starch taken out of them by the Bears but they "ve got enoughleft for There's this Sunday’s gamein Dallas, The Cowboys have won their first two games the same the Bills. way as the Redskins and New York Jets over Miami— Sunday's winner takes over the This is one the Jets have been NFC’s Eastern Division lead. waiting for a long time. I say the nit-pickérs should Cincinnaii over Green Bay— BE SAVE*5 10°9 Also the better quarter Did I leave anything out? St. Louis over the New York Giants—Not much to choose betweenthese two but whatever there is, 1 choose the Cards, aid TIRE Virgil Carter Leadsin Passing NEW YORK (UPI) —It's not rd to see why the Miami Dolphins drive defenses crazy. ‘The Dolphins have the second and third leading rushers in the American Football Conference in Jim Kiick and Larcy Csonka, the No. 2 scorer in kicker Garo New York Jets is the leading receiver with 12 catches, one more than Cleveland’s Fair Hooker and two ahead of Warfield. Walt Sumner of Cleveland is the interceptions leader with four and Kansas City’s Jerrel Yepremian, the No. 3 passer in Wilson and Cincinnati's Dave Bob Griese, the No. 3 pass Lewis are in a virtual tie for receiver in Paul Warfield and punting honors, with Lewis onethe top kickoff return man in tenth of a yard behind Wilson's Mercury Morris according to 47.3, coat AFCstatistics released Ron Gardin, traded by ry. Baltimore to New England Kiick has gained 171 yards earlier this week, ranks as the and Csonka 166 to rank behind No. 1 punt returner with a 37.5 Baltimore's Norm Bulaich (261) average and Morris is well in the rushing department. aheadin kickoff return average Yepremian’s 21 points trail with a 42.0 mark. Leading Scorers league leader Leroy Kelly of Tds X-Pts Fags Pts Cleveland by only three and Kelly, Cle 4 0 24 Griese ranks slightly behind Yepremian, Mia 0 3 6 21 Balt 025 7 Cincinnati's Virgil Carter and O'brien, himan, Cin 7 Dennis Shaw of Buffalo inx-seven players tied with 12 pts Leading Passers passing, Att Comp Pct. Yds Rookie John Riggins of the Crtr, Cin 44 64.7 528 Shaw, Buff 53.35 66.0 507 Griese. Mia 42 23 54.8 340 Dawson, KC 46 25 54.3 359 Lamnca, Oak 40 20 50.0 267 Leading ae ding Receivers beading Rio. Yds Avg, Tds Rggns, NYJ 12 72 60 0 Hooker, Cle 734 0 rtid, Mia 10.211 21.1 2 Tyir, KC 7319.2 0 Parks, SD 9120133 0 B.Aurcn, Den 9 76 84 0 974 82 1 NEW YORK (UPI) —Calvin Crbtree, Cin Cin 9 49 54 1 Hill has forgotten all about Phillips,Leading Rushers 1970. Att Yds Avg. Tas 33 261 19 Hill, the National Football Bulaich, Bal lick, Mi 36171 48 0 League Rookie of the Year in Csonka, Mia 166 5.0 1 1969, all but faded out of sight Garrett, NE 25136 5.4 0 39912332 0 last season as a succession of Little Den injuries and the emergence of rookie Duane Thomas pushed him out of the limelight. But 30-MONTH GUARANTEE DYNAGLASS GUARDSMAN Two fiberglass belts beneath the tread reduce tire squirm and wiggle . you get outstanding traction, stability and long wear! Also built with two rayon cord plies for strength and smooth riding comfort. Won't “flat spot.” Contoured safety shoulders for easy steering and sure cornering. Buy now and save during this sale! Regular Price Dynaghiss Guardsman Tubeless Tires Calvin Hill Leads NFL In Rushing Denver Rockets the powerful Dallas running back is back in the picture this year, Hill leads the conference in scoring ard ranks second behind Willie Ellison of Los Angeles in rushing, according to official National Conference statistics released today. Hill’s five toucldowns and 30 points put him well ahead of the four players tied for second with 18 and his 164-yard total in two Cowboyvictories is only 17 less 2 Tread Life Guarantee anieed Against DENVER (UPI) — Former University of Colorado guard Chuck Williams was given up by the Pittsburgh Condors te the Denver Rockets Thursday to complete a trade initiated last month. The 6-2 guard, who prepped at Denver East, was relin- A r re nail punctures at no charge Tread Wear-Out Guarantee Guaranteed Against: Trea! For How Long: ‘he number of monthsspecified. WhatSears Will Do: In ex ki ire, replace it harging the current selling peice plus Federal Excise Tax lew the following allowance ont CHARGEIT on Sears Revolving Charge quished to Denver in return for the rights to Mickey Davis of than Ellison's 181. Duquesne. The Condors also Bob Berry of Atlanta ranks gave up next year’s No. 2 draft as the leading passer, edging choice and an undisclosed out the Cowboys’ Craig Morton amount of money. and New Orleans rsokie Archie Denver Rocket coach Alex Manning and Minnesota's Bob Hannum said the addition of Grimleads the conference with Williams now gives him six 12 pass receptions. guards and boosts the Denver Pat Studstill of Los Angeles roster to 13. ranks as the leadi ter Williams is a local guy, a with a 464 yard ‘age and product of Eas* High School Washington's _veter: Richie and a great defensive guard,” Petitbon is tops in interceptions Hannum said. with four. Alvin Haymond of Williams was drafted in the Los Angeles is the No. 1 pu sixth round of the college draft returner witu an in 1968 by Philadelphia and No, 17 by Denver. He wentto PhilaHarris ranks first in kickoff delphia where he was one of returns with a 38.5 mark. the final cuts. Leading Scorers At Pittsburgh last year, he Td js X-Pts Fgs Pts Hill, Dal 5 0 a 0 averaged 9.5 points and logged Abramowicz, NO 3 0 0 18 the sixth highest playing time Grim, Min 300 18 on the team. Houston, NYG 3.0 0 8 Hannum indicated he might Knight, Wash 06 4 18 Leading Passers be making sometrades over the Att Comp Pct Yds next 72 hours. “I have a numBerry, Afi 43 32 72.1 486 Mtn, Dal 36 25 69.4 409 ber of trades in mind,” he said. NO 43 24 55.8 373 Kimr, Was 49 29 59.2 374 “My problem is convincing othTrknin, NYG 42 25 59.5 355 er general managers to agree Leading Receivers with me.” No. Yds Avg. 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