1970 Week 1
1st Q
0-7: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
0-14: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
2nd Q
7-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Dubuque
7-17: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3rd Q
7-20: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
14-20: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
14-23: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
4th Q
14-30: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
20-30: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
23-30: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
23-33: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
Charles Lemieux returned to action and didn’t appear to skip a beat, throwing a pair of touchdowns while the Blue Wings handled the Blacksmiths.
The Blacksmiths struggled to get going against the Blue Wings' defence having only 7 points until midway through the 3rd, but they showed some life late, which is promising moving forward.
Winnipeg Falcons - 7 @ Ottawa Royals - 30 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Friday, June 19, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Mostly Cloudy
1st Q
0-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
0-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
2nd Q
0-17: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
0-24: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
3rd Q
0-27: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
7-27: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
7-30: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
The Royals did what most expected them to do and crushed the Falcons in the first WFU-NAAF matchup. Drake Young was especially hot in the first half with 3 touchdowns.
Winnipeg still fought till the end putting together some solid drives near the end of the game which included the lone touchdown of the game where RB Joe Rivers powered through the Royals’ line from 5 yards out.
Boston Independents - 20 @ Vancouver Wolves - 26 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Friday, June 19, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT- FNF - Weather: Clear
1st Q
0-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3-3: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
2nd Q
3-6: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
10-6: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
10-13: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
13-13: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
3rd Q
13-16: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
20-16: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
4th Q
20-23: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
20-26: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
A close battle between Vancouver and Boston was expected but overall, Vancouver’s performance shocked Boston as they appeared to be in control of the game. QB Kevin Westwood showed why he is the best QB from the WFU, making some stellar throws throughout the game.
Boston may have also come into the game a bit jet-lagged due to the long trip across the continent, but they kept it close, in fact, they had a chance to go down the field, but a costly fumble would end their day allowing Vancouver to extend their lead.
Toronto Steelheads - 14 @ London Tigers - 11 - Western Fair Stadium - Saturday, June 20, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Rain
1st Q
7-0: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> TE Lucas Warmer
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
4th Q
14-9: LDN - DTD FUM LB Everett Lynch
14-11: LDN - 2PT - QB Emmitt Jackson
A rainy day in London caused a bit of a chaotic battle between London and Toronto. The rain did play into the Steelheads’ hands as they used their run-heavy attack to great effect getting up to a 3-14 lead.
The Tigers’ offence struggled throughout the day, but a late fumble recovered for a touchdown gave them a fighting chance, but QB Magnus Torrensen could not lead them to victory.
Louisville Thunder - 15, Minnesota Serpents - 24 - Thunder Stadium - Saturday. June 20, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear
1st Q
7-0: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
2nd Q
14-7: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
14-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
17-14: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
24-14: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
4th Q
24-15: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
Louisville is still going to have to wait for their first win since September 8th, 1968 as the offence shut down in the second half after a solid first-half showing. The loss now makes their 14-game losing streak the longest in NAAF history, surpassing a record originally set by the Worcester Athletics between 1960 and 1961.
Minnesota’s coverage-focused defence appeared to be the perfect match to the pass-heavy Thunder offence as they were able to shut them down in the second half.
Montreal Rouge - 14 @ Long Island Raiders - 23 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, June 20, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - SNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy
1st Q
7-0: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
7-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
7-10: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
7-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3rd Q
7-16: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
7-23: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
4th Q
13-23: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
The Raiders looked refreshed for their Saturday night showdown with Montreal. The defence especially played well with the newly added depth, and DB Rutherford Winters had a strong game with 2 picks.
After their early touchdown, Montreal struggled throughout the game. QB Gene Bishop especially had trouble with 3 interceptions in the contest which could certainly spark some frustrations from the fans.
Providence Gold Stars - 10 @ Halifax Mariners - 13 - Atlantic Stadium - Sunday, June 21, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Scattered Showers
1st Q
0-3: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
2nd Q
0-6: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
7-6: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Owen Paisley
3rd Q
4th Q
10-6: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
10-13: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
A defensive showdown in Halifax saw the Mariners get a narrow win over the Gold Stars with a late touchdown from RB Ed Finley, following a pair of clutch plays from WRs Shane Steadman and Jav Kerrigan.
Despite the loss, Providence felt good about their play, especially from the defence which did a great job of holding the Mariners at bay until late in the contest.
Edmonton Rangers - 41 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 17 - Broad Street Stadium - Sunday, June 21, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Clear
1st Q
3-0: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
10-0: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
17-0: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
17-3: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
24-3: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
3rd Q
31-3: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
31-10: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
4thQ
38-10: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
41-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
41-17: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
Edmonton flexed its might against the Wheat Kings. The offence just continued to find the endzone no matter what the Wheat Kings’ defence did.
Regina looked miserable until the second half when the team picked up some solid plays which turned into points, but by the 4th quarter they were playing many backups from the Rangers’.
Indiana Victors - 31 @ Calgary Tigers - 13 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Sunday, June 21, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy
1st Q
0-3: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
7-3: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
14-3: IND - DTD INT DB Neville Falkner
2nd Q
21-3: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
3rd Q
28-3: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
28-10: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
4th Q
28-13: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
31-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
Indiana would roll into Calgary and handle business. Tresean Jones would get his first as a Victor early, then DB Neville Falkner got his annual pick-6 and set the tone for the rest of the game with the Victors rolling to a 3-28 lead.
Calgary’s wild west offence would show some flashes of what ti could be with some big plays from RB John Drexel and WR Ted Jackson. However, they often ran into trouble when QB Jesse Essex needed to pass the ball, which included 2 interceptions on the day.
Injury Report
CGY: LB Tye Gerard - Day-to-Day
CGY: OL Derrick Campbell - 1 Week
HFX: LB Frederic Macnamara - 2 Weeks
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: LB Byron Seabrooke - 2 Weeks
LI: LB William Washington II - 2 Weeks
LOU: OL Taylor Forbes - Day-to-Day
REG: WR Kerry Patrick - Day-to-Day
TOR: LB Judge Barrett - 8 Weeks
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Edmonton - 1-0
Minnesota - 1-0
Vancouver - 1-0
Calgary - 0-1
Winnipeg - 0-1
Regina - 0-1
CENTRAL
Indiana - 1-0
Buffalo - 1-0
Toronto - 1-0
London - 0-1
Louisville - 0-1
Pittsburgh - 0-1
EAST
Ottawa - 1-0
Long Island - 1-0
Halifax - 1-0
Providence - 0-1
Boston - 0-1
Montreal - 0-1
Power Rankings
1 - Ottawa -
2 - Buffalo -
3 - Indiana +1
4 - Vancouver +3
5 - Pittsburgh -
6 - Boston -3
7 - Minnesota -1
8 - Long Island +5
9 - Halifax +2
10 - Providence -
11 - Louisville -2
12 - Montreal -4
13 - Edmonton -1
14 - Calgary -
15 - Toronto +2
16 - London -1
17 - Winnipeg -1
18 - Regina -
Week 2 Games
TOR (1-0) @ LOU (0-1) - JUN 26 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
OTT (1-0) @ LI (1-0) - JUN 27 - 12:00 PM ET
BOS (0-1) @ HFX (1-0) - JUN 27 - 12:00 PM ET
VAN (1-0) @ REG (0-1) - JUN 27 - 3:30 PM ET
LDN (0-1) @ MTL (0-1) - JUN 27 - 3:30 PM ET
MIN (1-0) @ EDM (1-0) - JUN 27 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BUF (1-0) @ PRO (0-1) - JUN 28 - 1:00 PM ET
CGY (0-1) @ WPG (0-1) - JUN 28 - 1:00 PM ET
IND (1-0) @ PIT (0-1) - JUN 28 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 2
Roster Moves
TOR: LB Judge Barrett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: LB Greg Manson | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Toronto Steelheads - 16 @ Louisville Thunder - 31 - Thunder Stadium - Friday, June 26, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy
1st Q
3-0: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
10-7: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
13-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
3rd Q
13-17: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
13-24: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
4th Q
16-24: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
16-31: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The Thunder finally put an end to their record-breaking losing streak with a strong win over the Toronto Steelheads. WR Casey Coleman was the key factor in the win, as he was able to outclass DB Oliver Langstrom for a pair of great touchdowns.
Toronto had a strong first half and held the lead, but they could not overcome the adjustments that the Thunder made in the second half.
Ottawa Royals - 18 @ Long Island Raiders - 23 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
10-0: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
10-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
10-10: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
10-17: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
3rd Q
11-17: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
11-20: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
18-20: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
18-23: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders made a huge statement with a win over the Ottawa Royals to show that they are potential contenders this season. The defence especially stepped up to hold the Royals to only 18 points on the day.
The Royals made a late push in the game, but a big strip sack from Raiders’ DL Dallas Breaker would kill their last chance.
Boston Independents - 20 @ Halifax Mariners - 17 - OT - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Rain
1st Q
7-0: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
7-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
3rd Q
14-10: HFX - RTD RB Byron Rodham
14-17: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
4th Q
17-17: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
Overtime
17-20: BOS FG K Woody Woodstock
Another rainy day in Halifax saw another close defensive duel, especially in the second half when the rain picked up. Luckily, the Mariners could fight through it and tie the game late. However, Boston would get the lone score in the extra frame after LB Mads Strahlman forced a fumble off of rookie TE Brandom McPhail.
Vancouver Wolves - 34 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 20 - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
7-0: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
14-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
2nd Q
14-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
17-7: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
24-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
24-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
27-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
27-13: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
34-13: VAN - KRTD RB Nikki Yang
34-20: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
It was smooth sailing for the Wolves who jumped out to a 24-7 lead against the Wheat Kings. Vancouver was letting off the gas in the second half, which allowed the Wheat Kings to get a couple of scores, but RB Nikki Yang would remove any chance of a comeback with a touchdown on the kickoff after the Wheat Kings’ second field goal.
London Tigers - 31 @ Montreal Rouge - 28 - Mount Royal Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
2nd Q
7-0: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
7-7: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
7-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
3rd Q
14-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
14-21: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
21-21: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
4th Q
21-28: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
28-28: LDN - PTD QB Magnus Torrensen -> WR Cole Fletcher
31-28: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
After a scoreless first quarter, RB Jeremy Royal exploded for 3 touchdowns in the next two quarters. The 2nd year running back shredded the Rouge defence all day for 184 rushing yards.
QB Gene Bishop continued his struggles from week 1 with two interceptions but was still able to find the endzone 3 times. WR Taylor Karis remains the key piece in the offence putting up his league-leading 3rd and 4th touchdowns.
Minnesota Serpents - 14 @ Edmonton Rangers - 22 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - SNF - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
3-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
3-14: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
6-14: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
12-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
14-14: MIN - 2PT - RB Hugo Hughes
14-15: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
4th Q
14-22: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
The Rangers welcomed the Serpents into Edmonton only to outplay them all game long, showing that they absolutely can compete for the West Division playoff spots. The first half especially saw the Rangers’ defence have its way with Minnesota’s offence.
The Serpents did get the game tied in the 3rd, but it wouldn’t matter as the Rangers shut them down in the 4th.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 25 @ Providence Gold Stars - 7 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
10-0: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
17-0: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
3rd Q
24-0: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
4th Q
25-0: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
25-7: PRO - PTD QB Ulysses Lawyer -> WR Justin Palmer
The Blue Wings rolled into Providence and casually took a 25-0 lead. Charles Lemieux was picture-perfect all day except for 1 interception to S Tom Parrish. Providence’s offence was pretty much non-existent in the first 3 quarters only getting over mid-field once. QB Ulysses Lawyer was given the nod in the 4th quarter over QB Landon Ross and got the team in the endzone to avoid the shutout.
Calgary Tigers - 14 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 28 - Provencher Park - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Clear/Hot
1st Q
0-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Juwan Sylvester
2nd Q
7-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
7-14: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
7-21: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
4th Q
14-21: CGY - RTD QB Jesse Essex
14-28: WPG - RTD RB Mark St-Pierre
Extreme heat hit Winnipeg on Sunday certainly affecting the players on the field. Winnipeg was able to jump out to a 7-21 lead by the end of the 3rd quarter. Calgary would get a late drive, allowing both of their QBs into the game (Jesse Essex and Jerome Sheppard) to help keep them fresh, finding the endzone with a Jesse Essex run. RB Joe Rivers would go down late with cramps for Winnipeg, which allowed backup RB Mark St-Pierre to explode for a 64-yard touchdown easily outrunning the tried Calgary defence while on fresh legs.
Indiana Victors - 27 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 34 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear
1st Q
3-0: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
10-7: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
2nd Q
10-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
17-14: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
17-21: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
3rd Q
24-21: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
24-24: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
24-31: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
24-34: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
27-34: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
Pittsburgh and Indiana closed out the week with an offensive battle. Both RB Tresean Jones and RB Raymond Green were able to get majors against their former team. While Jones was having the better game he would be knocked out in the second half, which bumped the Victors down to 1 RB since Carl Blackwell-Lake left the game earlier. RB Shannon West was not strong in his first chance as a lead back and Pittsburgh was able to take advantage and pull away on the back of QB Louis Vaughn’s 3rd TD of the game.
Injury Report
CGY: DL Damien Battles - 2 Weeks
EDM: S Greg Fairchild - 12 Weeks
HFX: QB Michael Miranda - 4 Weeks
IND: RB Tresean Jones - 2 Weeks
IND: RB Carl Blackwell-Lake - 1 Week
LOU: OL Robert Pelletier - Day-to-Day
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
VAN: OL Nick Bowen - 2 Weeks
WPG: RB Joe Rivers - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: RB Jeremy Royal LDN - 3 Rushing Touchdowns, 184 Rushing Yards
DEF: LB Frank St. John EDM - 10 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble
Standings
WEST
Edmonton - 2-0
Vancouver - 2-0
Minnesota - 1-1
Winnipeg - 1-1
Calgary - 0-2
Regina - 0-2
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 2-0
Indiana - 1-1
Louisville - 1-1
London - 1-1
Pittsburgh - 1-1
Toronto - 1-1
EAST
Long Island - 2-0
Ottawa - 1-1
Halifax - 1-1
Boston - 1-1
Montreal - 0-2
Providence - 0-2
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo +1
2 - Vancouver +2
3 - Ottawa -2
4 - Pittsburgh +1
5 - Long Island +3
6 - Indiana -3
7 - Boston -1
8 - Edmonton +5
9 - Halifax -
10 - Minnesota -3
11 - Louisville -
12 - Providence -2
13 - Montreal -1
14 - London +2
15 - Toronto -
16 - Winnipeg +2
17 - Calgary -3
18 - Regina -
Week 3 Games
HFX (1-1) @ OTT (1-1) - JUL 1 - 5:00 PM ET - Canada Day
LDN (1-1) @ IND (1-1) - JUL 3 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
WPG (1-1) @ VAN (2-0) - JUL 3 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
PRO (0-2) @ LOU (1-1) - JUL 4 - 2:00 PM ET - 4th of July
PIT (1-1) @ BOS (1-1) - JUL 4 - 6:00 PM ET - 4th of July
EDM (2-0) @ MTL (0-2) - JUL 5 - 1:00 PM ET
REG (0-2) @ MIN (1-1) - JUL 5 - 1:00 PM ET
LI (2-0) @ CGY (0-2) - JUL 5 - 4:30 PM ET
BUF (2-0) @ TOR (1-1) - JUL 5 - 4:30 PM ET
Roster Moves
TOR: LB Judge Barrett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: LB Greg Manson | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Toronto Steelheads - 16 @ Louisville Thunder - 31 - Thunder Stadium - Friday, June 26, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy
1st Q
3-0: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
10-7: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
13-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
3rd Q
13-17: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
13-24: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
4th Q
16-24: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
16-31: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The Thunder finally put an end to their record-breaking losing streak with a strong win over the Toronto Steelheads. WR Casey Coleman was the key factor in the win, as he was able to outclass DB Oliver Langstrom for a pair of great touchdowns.
Toronto had a strong first half and held the lead, but they could not overcome the adjustments that the Thunder made in the second half.
Ottawa Royals - 18 @ Long Island Raiders - 23 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
10-0: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
10-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
10-10: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
10-17: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
3rd Q
11-17: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
11-20: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
18-20: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
18-23: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders made a huge statement with a win over the Ottawa Royals to show that they are potential contenders this season. The defence especially stepped up to hold the Royals to only 18 points on the day.
The Royals made a late push in the game, but a big strip sack from Raiders’ DL Dallas Breaker would kill their last chance.
Boston Independents - 20 @ Halifax Mariners - 17 - OT - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Rain
1st Q
7-0: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
7-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
3rd Q
14-10: HFX - RTD RB Byron Rodham
14-17: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
4th Q
17-17: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
Overtime
17-20: BOS FG K Woody Woodstock
Another rainy day in Halifax saw another close defensive duel, especially in the second half when the rain picked up. Luckily, the Mariners could fight through it and tie the game late. However, Boston would get the lone score in the extra frame after LB Mads Strahlman forced a fumble off of rookie TE Brandom McPhail.
Vancouver Wolves - 34 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 20 - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
7-0: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
14-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
2nd Q
14-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
17-7: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
24-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
24-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
27-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
27-13: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
34-13: VAN - KRTD RB Nikki Yang
34-20: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
It was smooth sailing for the Wolves who jumped out to a 24-7 lead against the Wheat Kings. Vancouver was letting off the gas in the second half, which allowed the Wheat Kings to get a couple of scores, but RB Nikki Yang would remove any chance of a comeback with a touchdown on the kickoff after the Wheat Kings’ second field goal.
London Tigers - 31 @ Montreal Rouge - 28 - Mount Royal Stadium - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
2nd Q
7-0: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
7-7: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
7-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
3rd Q
14-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
14-21: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
21-21: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
4th Q
21-28: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
28-28: LDN - PTD QB Magnus Torrensen -> WR Cole Fletcher
31-28: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
After a scoreless first quarter, RB Jeremy Royal exploded for 3 touchdowns in the next two quarters. The 2nd year running back shredded the Rouge defence all day for 184 rushing yards.
QB Gene Bishop continued his struggles from week 1 with two interceptions but was still able to find the endzone 3 times. WR Taylor Karis remains the key piece in the offence putting up his league-leading 3rd and 4th touchdowns.
Minnesota Serpents - 14 @ Edmonton Rangers - 22 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, June 27, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - SNF - Weather: Cloudy
1st Q
3-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
3-14: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
6-14: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
12-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
14-14: MIN - 2PT - RB Hugo Hughes
14-15: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
4th Q
14-22: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
The Rangers welcomed the Serpents into Edmonton only to outplay them all game long, showing that they absolutely can compete for the West Division playoff spots. The first half especially saw the Rangers’ defence have its way with Minnesota’s offence.
The Serpents did get the game tied in the 3rd, but it wouldn’t matter as the Rangers shut them down in the 4th.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 25 @ Providence Gold Stars - 7 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
10-0: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
17-0: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
3rd Q
24-0: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
4th Q
25-0: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
25-7: PRO - PTD QB Ulysses Lawyer -> WR Justin Palmer
The Blue Wings rolled into Providence and casually took a 25-0 lead. Charles Lemieux was picture-perfect all day except for 1 interception to S Tom Parrish. Providence’s offence was pretty much non-existent in the first 3 quarters only getting over mid-field once. QB Ulysses Lawyer was given the nod in the 4th quarter over QB Landon Ross and got the team in the endzone to avoid the shutout.
Calgary Tigers - 14 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 28 - Provencher Park - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Clear/Hot
1st Q
0-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Juwan Sylvester
2nd Q
7-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
7-14: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
7-21: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
4th Q
14-21: CGY - RTD QB Jesse Essex
14-28: WPG - RTD RB Mark St-Pierre
Extreme heat hit Winnipeg on Sunday certainly affecting the players on the field. Winnipeg was able to jump out to a 7-21 lead by the end of the 3rd quarter. Calgary would get a late drive, allowing both of their QBs into the game (Jesse Essex and Jerome Sheppard) to help keep them fresh, finding the endzone with a Jesse Essex run. RB Joe Rivers would go down late with cramps for Winnipeg, which allowed backup RB Mark St-Pierre to explode for a 64-yard touchdown easily outrunning the tried Calgary defence while on fresh legs.
Indiana Victors - 27 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 34 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Sunday, June 28, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear
1st Q
3-0: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
10-7: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
2nd Q
10-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
17-14: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
17-21: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
3rd Q
24-21: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
24-24: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
24-31: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
24-34: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
27-34: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
Pittsburgh and Indiana closed out the week with an offensive battle. Both RB Tresean Jones and RB Raymond Green were able to get majors against their former team. While Jones was having the better game he would be knocked out in the second half, which bumped the Victors down to 1 RB since Carl Blackwell-Lake left the game earlier. RB Shannon West was not strong in his first chance as a lead back and Pittsburgh was able to take advantage and pull away on the back of QB Louis Vaughn’s 3rd TD of the game.
Injury Report
CGY: DL Damien Battles - 2 Weeks
EDM: S Greg Fairchild - 12 Weeks
HFX: QB Michael Miranda - 4 Weeks
IND: RB Tresean Jones - 2 Weeks
IND: RB Carl Blackwell-Lake - 1 Week
LOU: OL Robert Pelletier - Day-to-Day
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
VAN: OL Nick Bowen - 2 Weeks
WPG: RB Joe Rivers - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Edmonton - 2-0
Vancouver - 2-0
Minnesota - 1-1
Winnipeg - 1-1
Calgary - 0-2
Regina - 0-2
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 2-0
Indiana - 1-1
Louisville - 1-1
London - 1-1
Pittsburgh - 1-1
Toronto - 1-1
EAST
Long Island - 2-0
Ottawa - 1-1
Halifax - 1-1
Boston - 1-1
Montreal - 0-2
Providence - 0-2
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo +1
2 - Vancouver +2
3 - Ottawa -2
4 - Pittsburgh +1
5 - Long Island +3
6 - Indiana -3
7 - Boston -1
8 - Edmonton +5
9 - Halifax -
10 - Minnesota -3
11 - Louisville -
12 - Providence -2
13 - Montreal -1
14 - London +2
15 - Toronto -
16 - Winnipeg +2
17 - Calgary -3
18 - Regina -
Week 3 Games
HFX (1-1) @ OTT (1-1) - JUL 1 - 5:00 PM ET - Canada Day
LDN (1-1) @ IND (1-1) - JUL 3 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
WPG (1-1) @ VAN (2-0) - JUL 3 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
PRO (0-2) @ LOU (1-1) - JUL 4 - 2:00 PM ET - 4th of July
PIT (1-1) @ BOS (1-1) - JUL 4 - 6:00 PM ET - 4th of July
EDM (2-0) @ MTL (0-2) - JUL 5 - 1:00 PM ET
REG (0-2) @ MIN (1-1) - JUL 5 - 1:00 PM ET
LI (2-0) @ CGY (0-2) - JUL 5 - 4:30 PM ET
BUF (2-0) @ TOR (1-1) - JUL 5 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 3
*I have added attendance numbers for games now. The attendance number is the number of people that attended the game and not the tickets that were sold.
Roster Moves
EDM: S Greg Fairchild | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: S Lee Crewe | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: QB Michael Miranda | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: QB Logan West | Reserve List -> Active Roster
IND: RB Tresean Jones | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
IND: RB Joe Rider | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Halifax Mariners - 6 @ Ottawa Royals - 28 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Wednesday, July 1, 1970 - 5:00 PM ET - Canada Day - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,187
1st Q
3-0: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
2nd Q
3-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
6-14: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3rd Q
6-21: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
6-28: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
The Royals bounced back from their loss in Long Island by trouncing the Mariners on Canada Day. The offence was consistent throughout the day, while the defence gave nothing up in the 2nd half.
Halifax played sloppy on the short week after a pair of gruelling rainy games.
London Tigers - 24 @ Indiana Victors - 28 - Victory Stadium - Friday, July 3, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,838
1st Q
0-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-7: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
2nd Q
10-7: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-14: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
13-14: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
13-21: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
14-21: LDN - Single K Nimrod Handsworth
17-21: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-21: LDN - PTD QB Magnus Torrensen -> WR Carter Henderson
24-28: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
The Victors’ home opener proved to be a much more difficult matchup than they expected with the Tigers. Indiana did bounce out to a strong lead in the 2nd half, but the Tigers crept back into it and took a lead in the 4th. Indiana’s offence was able to rebound and answer the bell in order for the team to pick up their 2nd win of the season.
Vancouver Wolves - 26 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 19 - Provencher Park - Friday, July 3, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 22,111
1st Q
0-1: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
7-1: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
10-1: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
10-8: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
13-8: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
20-8: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
20-11: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-18: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
4th Q
23-18: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
23-19: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
26-19: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
The Wolves would continue their perfect start to the season with a win over the Falcons. Vancouver controlled the game for the first half and a bit, but Winnipeg would find a way to slip back into the game with a big 3rd quarter. However, in the end, they were not able to complete the comeback.
Providence Gold Stars - 11 @ Louisville Thunder - 25 - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, July 4, 1970 - 2:00 PM ET - 4th of July - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,034
1st Q
0-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
2nd Q
0-14: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
7-14: PRO - PTD QB Ulysses Lawyer -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
7-17: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
10-17: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
10-18: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
11-18: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
11-25: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The Thunder would grab their first back-to-back wins since July 13, 1968, with a strong performance against the Gold Stars. Louisville’s defence was the star of the game with LB Le’Darius Wynn and 1st overall pick, LB Ricky Wildgoose causing havoc. Providence did change things up with QB Ulysses Lawyer getting the start after the offence was sputtering under QB Landon Ross. Lawyer didn’t have much luck as they were only able to get 11 points on the day.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 20 @ Boston Independents - 33 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, July 4, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - 4th of July - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,103
1st Q
0-7: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3-7: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
3-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
10-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
10-21: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
13-21: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
13-24: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
13-27: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
4th Q
20-27: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
20-30: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
20-33: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
After a pair of close games, the Independents made a statement in their home opener with the offence getting into the endzone 3 times in the first half. The Blacksmiths tried to battle back, but a steady stream of field goals would keep the Independents well in front.
Edmonton Rangers - 24 @ Montreal Rouge - 29 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,643
1st Q
0-3: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
7-3: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
7-6: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
10-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
10-13: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
17-13: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
17-16: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
24-16: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
24-22: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
24-29: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
After falling behind 24-16, QB Gene Bishop appeared to get fired up on the sideline with coaches getting in his face. Whatever was said appeared to wake up the veteran QB as he would throw a pair of TDs to WR Taylor Karis to come back and win the game. Edmonton did their best to bounce back, but the loud stadium and a timely interception from S Garet deVale would thwart any comeback attempt.
Regina Wheat Kings - 10 @ Minnesota Serpents - 45 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 48,196
1st Q
0-7: MIN - KRTD RB Tyler Kuhn
0-14: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
2nd Q
0-21: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
0-28: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
7-28: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
7-35: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
10-35: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
10-38: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
10-45: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
RB Tyler Kuhn took back the opening kick and the Serpents didn’t look back as they molly-whopped the Wheat Kings. Minnesota would be up by 28 heading into the final quarter, so they would give QB Leonidas Dumont a chance to close out the game, which got a standing ovation as Dumont was a big reason the Serpents had a great first season and he had bounced back from another bad injury. Also, Minnesota would have 3 different running backs score in this one with Richard Morin grabbing a late score.
Long Island Raiders - 24 @ Calgary Tigers - 27 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 27,788
1st Q
3-0: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3-10: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
2nd Q
6-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
13-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
3rd Q
13-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
13-24: CGY - DTD FUM S Jarell Parker
4th Q
16-24: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
22-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
24-24: LI - 2PT QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
24-27: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
As the week came to a close, the later Sunday games would turn out to be great. A big defensive play from LB Junior Abbott to punch the ball out in the 3rd turned into a touchdown when S Jarell Parker picked up the loose ball and scrambled into the endzone. Long Island was able to bounce back and tie the game late, but Calgary was playing the best they had this season and would get into field goal range for K Billy Eichelberger to give them their first win of the season.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 24 @ Toronto Steelheads - 31 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 51,192
1st Q
0-7: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Sterling Underhill
2nd Q
0-10: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
7-10: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
7-17: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
14-17: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-24: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
21-24: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
24-24: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
24-31: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
The Blue Wings’ faithful did their best to take over Anderson Stadium and give Buffalo a bit of a home-field feel. However, Toronto came to play, taking a 14-24 lead in the 3rd. Buffalo managed to tie the game, but on 2nd and 1, RB Max Tracy would slip through a hole and take the back 68 yards to the house to steal a big win.
Injury Report
CGY: WR Spencer Hicks - Day-to-Day
CGY: TE Steve Scotts - 2 Weeks
CGY: DL Chris Barrett - 6 Weeks
HFX: OL Tony Walker-Jones - Day-to-Day
IND: WR Ed Edwards - Day-to-Day
LDN: WR Jesse Lambert - Season
LDN: TE Tranquille Rousseau - 6 Weeks
LOU: OL Robert Pelletier - Day-to-Day
MIN: LB Austin Ford - Day-to-Day
MIN: DB Corey Ross - 3 Weeks
MIN: S Gérard LaCroix - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Bradley Clark - 3 Weeks
MTL: S Etienne LaMond - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Bernhard Hartmann - 2 Weeks
OTT: QB Tyrion Gainsborough - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Clarence Sale - Day-to-Day
REG: RB Chris Shine - 3 Weeks
REG: WR Kerry Patrick - 3 Weeks
WPG: OL Ben Westerman - 1 Week
Players of the Week
OFF: RB Max Tracy TOR - 3 Rushing Touchdowns, 172 Rushing Yards
DEF: S Garet deVale MTL - 1 Interception, 8 Tackles
Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 3-0
Edmonton - 2-1
Minnesota - 2-1
Winnipeg - 1-2
Calgary - 1-2
Regina - 0-3
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 2-1
Louisville - 2-1
Indiana - 2-1
Toronto - 2-1
London - 1-2
Pittsburgh - 1-2
EAST
Ottawa - 2-1
Long Island - 2-1
Boston - 2-1
Montreal 1-2
Halifax - 1-2
Providence - 0-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver +1
2 - Buffalo -1
3 - Ottawa -
4 - Boston +3
5 - Pittsburgh -1
6 - Long Island -1
7 - Indiana -1
8 - Edmonton -
9 - Minnesota +1
10 - Louisville +1
11 - Toronto +4
12 - Montreal +1
13 - Halifax -4
14 - Calgary +3
15 - London -1
16 - Winnipeg -
17 - Providence -5
18 - Regina -
Week 4 Games
MTL (1-2) @ BUF (2-1) - JUL 10 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LDN (1-2) @ PIT (1-2) - JUL 11 - 12:00 PM ET
OTT (2-1) @ IND (2-1) - JUL 11 - 12:00 PM ET
LOU (2-1) @ REG (0-3) - JUL 11 - 3:30 PM ET
CGY (1-2) @ VAN (3-0) - JUL 11- 3:30 PM ET
PRO (0-3) @ EDM (2-1) - JUL 11 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
WPG (1-2) @ TOR (2-1) - JUL 12 - 1:00 PM ET
HFX (1-2) @ MIN (2-1) - JUL 12 - 1:00 PM ET
LI (2-1) @ BOS (2-1) - JUL 12 - 4:30 PM ET
*I have added attendance numbers for games now. The attendance number is the number of people that attended the game and not the tickets that were sold.
Roster Moves
EDM: S Greg Fairchild | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: S Lee Crewe | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: QB Michael Miranda | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: QB Logan West | Reserve List -> Active Roster
IND: RB Tresean Jones | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
IND: RB Joe Rider | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Halifax Mariners - 6 @ Ottawa Royals - 28 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Wednesday, July 1, 1970 - 5:00 PM ET - Canada Day - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,187
1st Q
3-0: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
2nd Q
3-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
6-14: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3rd Q
6-21: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
6-28: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
The Royals bounced back from their loss in Long Island by trouncing the Mariners on Canada Day. The offence was consistent throughout the day, while the defence gave nothing up in the 2nd half.
Halifax played sloppy on the short week after a pair of gruelling rainy games.
London Tigers - 24 @ Indiana Victors - 28 - Victory Stadium - Friday, July 3, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,838
1st Q
0-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-7: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
2nd Q
10-7: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-14: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
13-14: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
13-21: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
14-21: LDN - Single K Nimrod Handsworth
17-21: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-21: LDN - PTD QB Magnus Torrensen -> WR Carter Henderson
24-28: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
The Victors’ home opener proved to be a much more difficult matchup than they expected with the Tigers. Indiana did bounce out to a strong lead in the 2nd half, but the Tigers crept back into it and took a lead in the 4th. Indiana’s offence was able to rebound and answer the bell in order for the team to pick up their 2nd win of the season.
Vancouver Wolves - 26 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 19 - Provencher Park - Friday, July 3, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/8:00 PM CT - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 22,111
1st Q
0-1: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
7-1: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
10-1: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
10-8: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
13-8: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
20-8: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
20-11: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-18: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
4th Q
23-18: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
23-19: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
26-19: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
The Wolves would continue their perfect start to the season with a win over the Falcons. Vancouver controlled the game for the first half and a bit, but Winnipeg would find a way to slip back into the game with a big 3rd quarter. However, in the end, they were not able to complete the comeback.
Providence Gold Stars - 11 @ Louisville Thunder - 25 - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, July 4, 1970 - 2:00 PM ET - 4th of July - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,034
1st Q
0-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
2nd Q
0-14: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
7-14: PRO - PTD QB Ulysses Lawyer -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
7-17: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
10-17: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
10-18: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
11-18: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
11-25: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The Thunder would grab their first back-to-back wins since July 13, 1968, with a strong performance against the Gold Stars. Louisville’s defence was the star of the game with LB Le’Darius Wynn and 1st overall pick, LB Ricky Wildgoose causing havoc. Providence did change things up with QB Ulysses Lawyer getting the start after the offence was sputtering under QB Landon Ross. Lawyer didn’t have much luck as they were only able to get 11 points on the day.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 20 @ Boston Independents - 33 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, July 4, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - 4th of July - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,103
1st Q
0-7: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3-7: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
3-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
10-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
10-21: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
13-21: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
13-24: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
13-27: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
4th Q
20-27: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
20-30: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
20-33: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
After a pair of close games, the Independents made a statement in their home opener with the offence getting into the endzone 3 times in the first half. The Blacksmiths tried to battle back, but a steady stream of field goals would keep the Independents well in front.
Edmonton Rangers - 24 @ Montreal Rouge - 29 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,643
1st Q
0-3: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
7-3: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
7-6: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
10-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
10-13: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
17-13: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
17-16: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
24-16: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
24-22: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
24-29: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
After falling behind 24-16, QB Gene Bishop appeared to get fired up on the sideline with coaches getting in his face. Whatever was said appeared to wake up the veteran QB as he would throw a pair of TDs to WR Taylor Karis to come back and win the game. Edmonton did their best to bounce back, but the loud stadium and a timely interception from S Garet deVale would thwart any comeback attempt.
Regina Wheat Kings - 10 @ Minnesota Serpents - 45 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 48,196
1st Q
0-7: MIN - KRTD RB Tyler Kuhn
0-14: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
2nd Q
0-21: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
0-28: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
7-28: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
7-35: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
10-35: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
10-38: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
10-45: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
RB Tyler Kuhn took back the opening kick and the Serpents didn’t look back as they molly-whopped the Wheat Kings. Minnesota would be up by 28 heading into the final quarter, so they would give QB Leonidas Dumont a chance to close out the game, which got a standing ovation as Dumont was a big reason the Serpents had a great first season and he had bounced back from another bad injury. Also, Minnesota would have 3 different running backs score in this one with Richard Morin grabbing a late score.
Long Island Raiders - 24 @ Calgary Tigers - 27 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 27,788
1st Q
3-0: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3-10: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
2nd Q
6-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
13-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
3rd Q
13-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
13-24: CGY - DTD FUM S Jarell Parker
4th Q
16-24: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
22-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
24-24: LI - 2PT QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
24-27: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
As the week came to a close, the later Sunday games would turn out to be great. A big defensive play from LB Junior Abbott to punch the ball out in the 3rd turned into a touchdown when S Jarell Parker picked up the loose ball and scrambled into the endzone. Long Island was able to bounce back and tie the game late, but Calgary was playing the best they had this season and would get into field goal range for K Billy Eichelberger to give them their first win of the season.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 24 @ Toronto Steelheads - 31 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, July 5, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 51,192
1st Q
0-7: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Sterling Underhill
2nd Q
0-10: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
7-10: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
7-17: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
14-17: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-24: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
21-24: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
24-24: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
24-31: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
The Blue Wings’ faithful did their best to take over Anderson Stadium and give Buffalo a bit of a home-field feel. However, Toronto came to play, taking a 14-24 lead in the 3rd. Buffalo managed to tie the game, but on 2nd and 1, RB Max Tracy would slip through a hole and take the back 68 yards to the house to steal a big win.
Injury Report
CGY: WR Spencer Hicks - Day-to-Day
CGY: TE Steve Scotts - 2 Weeks
CGY: DL Chris Barrett - 6 Weeks
HFX: OL Tony Walker-Jones - Day-to-Day
IND: WR Ed Edwards - Day-to-Day
LDN: WR Jesse Lambert - Season
LDN: TE Tranquille Rousseau - 6 Weeks
LOU: OL Robert Pelletier - Day-to-Day
MIN: LB Austin Ford - Day-to-Day
MIN: DB Corey Ross - 3 Weeks
MIN: S Gérard LaCroix - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Bradley Clark - 3 Weeks
MTL: S Etienne LaMond - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Bernhard Hartmann - 2 Weeks
OTT: QB Tyrion Gainsborough - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Clarence Sale - Day-to-Day
REG: RB Chris Shine - 3 Weeks
REG: WR Kerry Patrick - 3 Weeks
WPG: OL Ben Westerman - 1 Week
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 3-0
Edmonton - 2-1
Minnesota - 2-1
Winnipeg - 1-2
Calgary - 1-2
Regina - 0-3
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 2-1
Louisville - 2-1
Indiana - 2-1
Toronto - 2-1
London - 1-2
Pittsburgh - 1-2
EAST
Ottawa - 2-1
Long Island - 2-1
Boston - 2-1
Montreal 1-2
Halifax - 1-2
Providence - 0-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver +1
2 - Buffalo -1
3 - Ottawa -
4 - Boston +3
5 - Pittsburgh -1
6 - Long Island -1
7 - Indiana -1
8 - Edmonton -
9 - Minnesota +1
10 - Louisville +1
11 - Toronto +4
12 - Montreal +1
13 - Halifax -4
14 - Calgary +3
15 - London -1
16 - Winnipeg -
17 - Providence -5
18 - Regina -
Week 4 Games
MTL (1-2) @ BUF (2-1) - JUL 10 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LDN (1-2) @ PIT (1-2) - JUL 11 - 12:00 PM ET
OTT (2-1) @ IND (2-1) - JUL 11 - 12:00 PM ET
LOU (2-1) @ REG (0-3) - JUL 11 - 3:30 PM ET
CGY (1-2) @ VAN (3-0) - JUL 11- 3:30 PM ET
PRO (0-3) @ EDM (2-1) - JUL 11 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
WPG (1-2) @ TOR (2-1) - JUL 12 - 1:00 PM ET
HFX (1-2) @ MIN (2-1) - JUL 12 - 1:00 PM ET
LI (2-1) @ BOS (2-1) - JUL 12 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 4
Montreal Rouge - 22 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 18 - Milton Charles Stadium - Friday, July 10, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy/Rain - Attendance: 53,709
1st Q
7-0: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
7-3: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
14-3: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
21-3: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
21-11: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
4th Q
21-18: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
22-18: MTL - Single K Frank Hughes
Montreal jumped out to a huge 21-3 lead in the first half of their game against the defending champs. QB Gene Bishop took advantage of a Buffalo secondary that would lose S Mathieu Cazenave early forcing DB Santino Arriola to step into the safety spot. To make matters worse, RB Jimmy Golden struggled to hold onto the ball for the second straight week, fumbling twice in the first half. RB Jasper Dickerson took over in the second half and helped Buffalo to come back but Montreal held on for the big win.
London Tigers - 9 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 27 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 47,915
1st Q
0-7: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
0-10: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
0-17: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
3-17: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
3-24: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
6-24: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
9-24: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
9-27: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
Pittsburgh bounced back from another loss with a strong win over London. The Blacksmiths dominated this game throughout making the Tigers’ day rough. QB Magnus Torrensen struggled for the Tigers with a pair of interceptions, leading QB Emmitt Jackson to get some snaps which turned into a solid drive late in the game.
Ottawa Royals - 16 @ Indiana Victors - 31 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,251
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
7-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-14: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
2nd Q
10-14: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
10-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
10-24: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
13-24: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
16-24: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
16-31: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
The Victors grabbed a mighty win over the Royals as they propelled themselves to the top of the Central. Tom Applewhite had a strong day with 3 passing TDs, while the defence was all over the Royals. Ottawa left this game battered, losing 4 starters including RB Corbyn Knight and OL Tommy Reynolds for multiple weeks.
Louisville Thunder - 38 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 31 - OT - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 13,061
1st Q
0-7: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3-7: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
2nd Q
10-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
11-7: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
11-14: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
14-14: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
14-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Raymond Jefferson
4th Q
21-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
24-21: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
24-24: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
Overtime
24-31: REG - DTD INT DB Madison McGee
31-31: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> TE Rex Williamson
38-31: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
The Thunder had a scare in Regina, as the Wheat Kings were able to force overtime with a big play from WR Nick Spalding to set up the tying field goal. Regina looked like they could steal the game with an early pick-6 from Madison McGee, but the Thunder were able to answer back with a pair of touchdowns to win their 3rd straight.
Calgary Tigers - 13 @ Vancouver Wolves - 27 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 35,145
1st Q
0-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> RB Jeremiah Morrow
3-7: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
3-17: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
10-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3rd Q
10-24: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
4th Q
13-24: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
13-27: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
Vancouver cruised on to a win over the Calgary Tigers. QB Kevin Westwood would have his most productive game of the season, throwing 3 touchdowns in the win. Calgary’s health would take another hit with starting QB Jesse Essex injuring his knee and DL Roger Barrett leaving the game as the team’s 3rd injury on the D-line. QB Jerome Sheppard stepped in, but the Tigers were too far back to make anything happen.
Providence Gold Stars - 21 @ Edmonton Rangers - 19 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 28,476
1st Q
7-0: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
7-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
14-3: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> TE Terry Wrasse
14-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
14-7: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
4th Q
21-10: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Owen Paisley
21-16: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Conner
21-18: EDM - 2PT RB Gary Hubbard
21-19: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
The pressure was starting to mount for the Gold Stars’ offence, who had only gotten, at most, 11 points in a game this season, and they delivered with a strong showing against the Rangers. QB Landon Ross was back under centre after being benched last week, and he threw a pair of touchdowns in the win. Their first win of the season did not come easy as Edmonton rallied late to get a field goal try on the game's last play. However, K Thomas Standberry’s kick would miss wide ending the game on a single.
Winnipeg Falcons - 23 @ Toronto Steelheads - 34 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 48,973
1st Q
0-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
0-10: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Sterling Underhill
3-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
2nd Q
10-10: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
10-20: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
17-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
20-20: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-27: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
23-27: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
23-34: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
Toronto looked to build off of their big win over the Blue Wings. They would have to work for it as the Winnipeg Falcons were able to bounce back from 2 different 10-point deficits. However, RB Max Tracy had enough and put the Falcons to bed with 2 touchdowns in the second half.
Halifax Mariners - 7 @ Minnesota Serpents - 17 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT- Weather: Rain/Thunderstorm - Attendance: 41,265
GAME DELAY - 2:03 PM ET/1:03 PM CT
1st Q
0-3: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
1-3: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
GAME DELAY - at 11:32 left in the 2nd - 1 Hour, 14 Minutes
3rd Q
1-6: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4-6: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
4-12: MIN - DTD FUM DB Davey Woods
4-14: MIN - 2PT RB Hugo Hughes
4th Q
7-14: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
7-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
A heavy thunderstorm rolled through Minneapolis on Sunday, delaying the game between the Serpents and Mariners. The rain remained once the game finally started, making this Halifax’s 3rd rainy game in 4 weeks. It was a sloppy game with the score being 1-3 before a second weather delay occurred. It continued as a sloppy game with many turnovers, but the only one to get a major was Minnesota’s DB Davey Woods who took in a fumble caused by LB Orion Carter. The Serpents would hold on in the rain for their 3rd win of the season.
Long Island Raiders - 30 @ Boston Independents - 28 - Richardson Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,241
1st Q
3-0: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
3-7: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
10-7: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
10-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3rd Q
17-14: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
17-21: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Tyreek Flores
4th Q
24-21: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
27-21: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
27-28: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
30-28: LI - FG K Henderson Schmacher
Boston and Long Island had an epic duel to close out week 4. The teams battled back and forth, literally, with only the Raiders scoring back-to-back times. An injury to RB Dareion Fields would help open up the Raiders’ offence which went more pass-heavy for the first time in probably a decade. The change helped the team sneak out a win over the Independents to maintain sole possession of first in the East.
Injury Report
BOS: WR Al Allmendinger - 2 Weeks
BOS: WR Felix Fontaine - Day-to-Day
BOS: OL Carlton Vanderbilt - 10 Weeks
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave - 6 Weeks
CGY: QB Jesse Essex - 9 Weeks
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 3 Weeks
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey - 5 Weeks
EDM: WR Bryson Boyd - 2 Weeks
HFX: TE Daryl Leclair - 1 Week
HFX: RB Ed Finley - Day-to-Day
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: OL Emil Jennings - 1 Week
LI: LB William Washington II - 2 Weeks
LI: RB Dareion Fields - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Forrest Green - Day-to-Day
MIN: LB Garrett Roberts - 1 Week
MTL: LB Conrad Kurst - 1 Week
MTL: RB Théodore Lemieux - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Marc Bellecourt - Day-to-Day
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight - 3 Weeks
OTT: OL Matt Helmut - Day-to-Day
OTT: OL Tommy Reynolds - 3 Weeks
PIT: S Peter Sellers - 2 Weeks
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto - 6 Weeks
REG: DL Pete Gingers - 1 Week
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
WPG: DL Eric Clarke - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: QB Tom Applewhite IND - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 248 Passing Yards
DEF: LB Orion Carter MIN - 1 Forced Fumble, 9 Tackles
Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 4-0
Minnesota - 3-1
Edmonton - 2-2
Winnipeg - 1-3
Calgary - 1-3
Regina - 0-4
CENTRAL
Indiana - 3-1
Louisville - 3-1
Toronto - 3-1
Buffalo - 2-2
Pittsburgh - 2-2
London - 1-3
EAST
Long Island - 3-1
Ottawa - 2-2
Boston - 2-2
Montreal - 2-2
Halifax - 1-3
Providence - 1-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver -
2 - Long Island +4
3 - Indiana +4
4 - Buffalo -2
5 - Ottawa -2
6 - Pittsburgh -1
7 - Boston -3
8 - Minnesota +1
9 - Montreal +3
10 - Toronto +1
11 - Edmonton -3
12 - Louisville -2
13 - Providence +4
14 - Calgary -
15 - London -
16 - Winnipeg -
17 - Regina +1
18 - Halifax -6
Week 5 Games
CGY (1-3) @ BUF (2-2) - JUL 16 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
BOS (2-2) @ TOR (3-1) - JUL 17 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LI (3-1) @ PRO (1-3) - JUL 18 - 12:00 PM ET
LOU (3-1) @ OTT (2-2) - JUL 18 - 12:00 PM ET
REG (0-4) @ EDM (2-2) - JUL 18 - 3:30 PM ET
VAN (4-0) @ LDN (1-3) - JUL 18 - 3:30 PM ET
PIT (2-2) @ IND (3-1) - JUL 18 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MTL (2-2) @ HFX (1-3) - JUL 19 - 1:00 PM ET
WPG (1-3) @ MIN (3-1) - JUL 19 - 4:30 PM ET
Montreal Rouge - 22 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 18 - Milton Charles Stadium - Friday, July 10, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy/Rain - Attendance: 53,709
1st Q
7-0: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
7-3: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
14-3: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
21-3: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
21-11: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
4th Q
21-18: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
22-18: MTL - Single K Frank Hughes
Montreal jumped out to a huge 21-3 lead in the first half of their game against the defending champs. QB Gene Bishop took advantage of a Buffalo secondary that would lose S Mathieu Cazenave early forcing DB Santino Arriola to step into the safety spot. To make matters worse, RB Jimmy Golden struggled to hold onto the ball for the second straight week, fumbling twice in the first half. RB Jasper Dickerson took over in the second half and helped Buffalo to come back but Montreal held on for the big win.
London Tigers - 9 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 27 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 47,915
1st Q
0-7: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
0-10: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
0-17: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
3-17: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
3-24: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
6-24: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
9-24: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
9-27: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
Pittsburgh bounced back from another loss with a strong win over London. The Blacksmiths dominated this game throughout making the Tigers’ day rough. QB Magnus Torrensen struggled for the Tigers with a pair of interceptions, leading QB Emmitt Jackson to get some snaps which turned into a solid drive late in the game.
Ottawa Royals - 16 @ Indiana Victors - 31 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,251
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
7-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-14: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
2nd Q
10-14: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
10-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
10-24: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abberdezzi
13-24: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
16-24: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
16-31: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
The Victors grabbed a mighty win over the Royals as they propelled themselves to the top of the Central. Tom Applewhite had a strong day with 3 passing TDs, while the defence was all over the Royals. Ottawa left this game battered, losing 4 starters including RB Corbyn Knight and OL Tommy Reynolds for multiple weeks.
Louisville Thunder - 38 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 31 - OT - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 13,061
1st Q
0-7: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3-7: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
2nd Q
10-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
11-7: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
11-14: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
14-14: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
14-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Raymond Jefferson
4th Q
21-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
24-21: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
24-24: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
Overtime
24-31: REG - DTD INT DB Madison McGee
31-31: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> TE Rex Williamson
38-31: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
The Thunder had a scare in Regina, as the Wheat Kings were able to force overtime with a big play from WR Nick Spalding to set up the tying field goal. Regina looked like they could steal the game with an early pick-6 from Madison McGee, but the Thunder were able to answer back with a pair of touchdowns to win their 3rd straight.
Calgary Tigers - 13 @ Vancouver Wolves - 27 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 35,145
1st Q
0-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> RB Jeremiah Morrow
3-7: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
3-17: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
10-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3rd Q
10-24: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
4th Q
13-24: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
13-27: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
Vancouver cruised on to a win over the Calgary Tigers. QB Kevin Westwood would have his most productive game of the season, throwing 3 touchdowns in the win. Calgary’s health would take another hit with starting QB Jesse Essex injuring his knee and DL Roger Barrett leaving the game as the team’s 3rd injury on the D-line. QB Jerome Sheppard stepped in, but the Tigers were too far back to make anything happen.
Providence Gold Stars - 21 @ Edmonton Rangers - 19 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, July 11, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 28,476
1st Q
7-0: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
7-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
14-3: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> TE Terry Wrasse
14-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
14-7: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
4th Q
21-10: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Owen Paisley
21-16: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Conner
21-18: EDM - 2PT RB Gary Hubbard
21-19: EDM - Single K Thomas Standberry
The pressure was starting to mount for the Gold Stars’ offence, who had only gotten, at most, 11 points in a game this season, and they delivered with a strong showing against the Rangers. QB Landon Ross was back under centre after being benched last week, and he threw a pair of touchdowns in the win. Their first win of the season did not come easy as Edmonton rallied late to get a field goal try on the game's last play. However, K Thomas Standberry’s kick would miss wide ending the game on a single.
Winnipeg Falcons - 23 @ Toronto Steelheads - 34 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 48,973
1st Q
0-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
0-10: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Sterling Underhill
3-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
2nd Q
10-10: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
10-20: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
3rd Q
17-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
20-20: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-27: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
23-27: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
23-34: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
Toronto looked to build off of their big win over the Blue Wings. They would have to work for it as the Winnipeg Falcons were able to bounce back from 2 different 10-point deficits. However, RB Max Tracy had enough and put the Falcons to bed with 2 touchdowns in the second half.
Halifax Mariners - 7 @ Minnesota Serpents - 17 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT- Weather: Rain/Thunderstorm - Attendance: 41,265
GAME DELAY - 2:03 PM ET/1:03 PM CT
1st Q
0-3: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
1-3: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
GAME DELAY - at 11:32 left in the 2nd - 1 Hour, 14 Minutes
3rd Q
1-6: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4-6: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
4-12: MIN - DTD FUM DB Davey Woods
4-14: MIN - 2PT RB Hugo Hughes
4th Q
7-14: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
7-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
A heavy thunderstorm rolled through Minneapolis on Sunday, delaying the game between the Serpents and Mariners. The rain remained once the game finally started, making this Halifax’s 3rd rainy game in 4 weeks. It was a sloppy game with the score being 1-3 before a second weather delay occurred. It continued as a sloppy game with many turnovers, but the only one to get a major was Minnesota’s DB Davey Woods who took in a fumble caused by LB Orion Carter. The Serpents would hold on in the rain for their 3rd win of the season.
Long Island Raiders - 30 @ Boston Independents - 28 - Richardson Stadium - Sunday, July 12, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,241
1st Q
3-0: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
3-7: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
10-7: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
10-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3rd Q
17-14: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
17-21: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Tyreek Flores
4th Q
24-21: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
27-21: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
27-28: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
30-28: LI - FG K Henderson Schmacher
Boston and Long Island had an epic duel to close out week 4. The teams battled back and forth, literally, with only the Raiders scoring back-to-back times. An injury to RB Dareion Fields would help open up the Raiders’ offence which went more pass-heavy for the first time in probably a decade. The change helped the team sneak out a win over the Independents to maintain sole possession of first in the East.
Injury Report
BOS: WR Al Allmendinger - 2 Weeks
BOS: WR Felix Fontaine - Day-to-Day
BOS: OL Carlton Vanderbilt - 10 Weeks
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave - 6 Weeks
CGY: QB Jesse Essex - 9 Weeks
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 3 Weeks
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey - 5 Weeks
EDM: WR Bryson Boyd - 2 Weeks
HFX: TE Daryl Leclair - 1 Week
HFX: RB Ed Finley - Day-to-Day
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: OL Emil Jennings - 1 Week
LI: LB William Washington II - 2 Weeks
LI: RB Dareion Fields - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Forrest Green - Day-to-Day
MIN: LB Garrett Roberts - 1 Week
MTL: LB Conrad Kurst - 1 Week
MTL: RB Théodore Lemieux - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Marc Bellecourt - Day-to-Day
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight - 3 Weeks
OTT: OL Matt Helmut - Day-to-Day
OTT: OL Tommy Reynolds - 3 Weeks
PIT: S Peter Sellers - 2 Weeks
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto - 6 Weeks
REG: DL Pete Gingers - 1 Week
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
WPG: DL Eric Clarke - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 4-0
Minnesota - 3-1
Edmonton - 2-2
Winnipeg - 1-3
Calgary - 1-3
Regina - 0-4
CENTRAL
Indiana - 3-1
Louisville - 3-1
Toronto - 3-1
Buffalo - 2-2
Pittsburgh - 2-2
London - 1-3
EAST
Long Island - 3-1
Ottawa - 2-2
Boston - 2-2
Montreal - 2-2
Halifax - 1-3
Providence - 1-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver -
2 - Long Island +4
3 - Indiana +4
4 - Buffalo -2
5 - Ottawa -2
6 - Pittsburgh -1
7 - Boston -3
8 - Minnesota +1
9 - Montreal +3
10 - Toronto +1
11 - Edmonton -3
12 - Louisville -2
13 - Providence +4
14 - Calgary -
15 - London -
16 - Winnipeg -
17 - Regina +1
18 - Halifax -6
Week 5 Games
CGY (1-3) @ BUF (2-2) - JUL 16 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
BOS (2-2) @ TOR (3-1) - JUL 17 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LI (3-1) @ PRO (1-3) - JUL 18 - 12:00 PM ET
LOU (3-1) @ OTT (2-2) - JUL 18 - 12:00 PM ET
REG (0-4) @ EDM (2-2) - JUL 18 - 3:30 PM ET
VAN (4-0) @ LDN (1-3) - JUL 18 - 3:30 PM ET
PIT (2-2) @ IND (3-1) - JUL 18 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MTL (2-2) @ HFX (1-3) - JUL 19 - 1:00 PM ET
WPG (1-3) @ MIN (3-1) - JUL 19 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 5
Roster Moves
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Chris Barrett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: DL Jamar Kingston | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: QB Jesse Essex | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: QB Mitch Boland | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: DL Chuck Thomas | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
IND: RB Tresean Jones | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
IND: RB Joe Rider | Active Roster -> Waivers
LDN: WR Jesse Lambert | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: WR Valentine Botwright | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: RB Théomire Desormeaux | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: OL Marshall Craig | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Calgary Tigers - 20 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 35 - Milton Charles Stadium - Thursday, July 16, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,952
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
0-14: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
2nd Q
7-14: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
7-21: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
10-21: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
10-28: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
17-28: CGY - RTD WR Ted Jackson
4th Q
20-35: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
20-35: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
Buffalo was able to get back on track with a strong win in their first of 3 straight games against teams named the Tigers. Lemieux was especially sharp with 2 passing touchdowns. QB Jerome Sheppard made his first start for Calgary and was still able to get the ball moving with the still-strong rushing attack, but they just couldn’t keep up with Buffalo.
Boston Independents - 33 @ Toronto Steelheads - 24 - Anderson Stadium - Friday, July 17, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 50,031
1st Q
7-0: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
14-0: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
14-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
14-10: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
17-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
17-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
20-13: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
20-14: TOR - Single K Vic Greatwood
27-14: BOS - RTD RB Lando Blake
4th Q
27-17: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
30-17: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
30-24: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Alexei Dubois
33-24: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
Boston would end Toronto’s 2-game win streak to get back above .500, giving the crowd in Toronto a rough day. However, Toronto did stick around with a late touchdown from WR Alexei Dubois who scored a TD for this 4th different team. In the end, Boston’s offence was able to kill the clock and extend their lead to seal it.
Long Island Raiders - 14 @ Providence Gold Stars - 24 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 49,150
1st Q
7-0: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
7-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
2nd Q
7-10: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
7-17: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
7-24: PRO - DTD FUM LB Kurt Warlock
4th Q
14-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
Providence showed that last week’s win over Edmonton wasn’t a fluke, putting up another strong showing against the 3-1 Raiders. A DL Bartolo Cruz strip-sack would allow LB Kurt Warlock to get into the endzone for the defence in what was a back-breaking play. The Raiders still fought back with a 4th quarter TD, but they would still suffer their second loss in a game many thought they should win.
Louisville Thunder - 21 @ Ottawa Royals - 13 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,058
1st Q
2nd Q
7-0: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
14-0: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
3rd Q
14-3: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
14-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
4th Q
21-10: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
21-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
The injuries seemed to take a toll on the Royals as they fell flat at home against the Thunder. To the Thunder’s credit, they played well with the defence holding off the usually strong Royals attack in the first half, and giving the young QB Drake Young one of his worst performances with a pair of interceptions from DB Aquilio Ruiz.
Regina Wheat Kings - 27 @ Edmonton Rangers - 26 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,446
1st Q
0-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
0-10: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
3-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3-17: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
10-17: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
17-17: REG - DTD FUM DL Cole Brentwood
17-20: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
20-20: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
20-23: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
20-26: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
27-26: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Adrian Hill
After taking the Thunder to OT the previous week, the Wheat Kings were able to capture their first win of the season. QB Rusty Lamb would hit WR Adrian Hill on a last-play hail mary to secure the win. To make the loss worse for Edmonton, QB Blair Collins would leave the game with an injury following a monster hit from DL Andrew Morris, which led to a DL Cole Brentwood touchdown. QB Ken Myers replaced Collins and still got the team on the board with field goals, although more because of the run game.
Vancouver Wolves - 24 @ London Tigers - 9 - Western Fair Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 25,873
1st Q
7-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
3rd Q
17-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
24-3: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> Ryan Conway
24-6: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-9: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
Vancouver easily rolled on to 5-0 with a win over the Tigers. QB Kevin Westwood continued to look sharp with 2 more passing touchdowns, while the defence ate up London with DL Rashawn Sutherland grabbing a sack and a forced fumble. London’s offence continued to struggle under QB Magnus Torrensen, leading to a second consecutive game where QB Emmitt Jackson entered the game in the 4th quarter. Many are expecting Jackson to get the start next weekend as London heads down to Buffalo.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 28 @ Indiana Victors - 19 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 48,475
1st Q
7-0: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
7-7: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
2nd Q
14-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
14-10: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
14-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
21-13: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’ Sullivan
4th Q
21-19: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
28-19: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
A very important game was on for Saturday Night as the Blacksmiths would get the season sweep of the Victors in another tight game. Pittsburgh felt in control of the game from the opening drive, but Indiana certainly pushed back in the 4th with the clutch touchdown from WR Ed Edwards. However, with Indy missing the 2-point attempt, Pittsburgh felt more motivated to get the ball in the endzone to secure the win and would with Raymond Green burying his former team.
Montreal Rouge - 32 @ Halifax Mariners - 37 - OT - Atlantic Stadium - Sunday, July 19, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/2:00 PM AT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 22,752
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3-7: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Jav Kerrigan
10-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
2nd Q
17-7: MTL - RTD RB Carter Roy
17-10: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3rd Q
24-10: MTL - RTD RB Carter Roy
24-17: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Jav Kerrigan
24-24: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
31-24: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Chad Anderson
31-31: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence
Overtime
32-31: MTL - Single K Frank Hughes
32-37: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
Halifax rolled into Week 5 having only scored 43 points all season. However, something clicked in the offence and they rattled off 37 points to grab their 2nd win of the season. QB Lyle Painter rose to the challenge of kickstarting the offence throwing 5 touchdowns. Montreal had a strong start to this game, getting out to a 17-7 lead, but their defence just could not rebound once Painter and the Mariners got rolling.
Winnipeg Falcons - 14 @ Minnesota Serpents - 23 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 19, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 47,963
1st Q
0-7: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
7-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
2nd Q
3rd Q
7-14: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
7-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
7-20: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
14-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
14-23: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
Minnesota and Winnipeg would meet for the first time in what could become a local rivalry. Both teams started strong with a touchdown each in the opening quarter but struggled with some rain in the 2nd. In the 3rd, Minnesota’s rushing attack was able to get them on the board as they pulled away for their 4th win of the season, keeping them 1 game back of Vancouver.
Injury Report
BOS: DL Austin Antonio - Day-to-Day
BOS: DL Bjorn Sigmarsson - Day-to-Day
BOS: OL Graham Chambers - Day-to-Day
CGY: DL Damien Battles - Day-to-Day
EDM: OL Ron Raymond - 1 Week
EDM: QB Blair Collins - 2 Weeks
EDM: DL Caleb Cologne - 4 Weeks
IND: RB Tresean Jones - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Marshall Langenbrunner - Day-to-Day
LI: LB Callum Owen - Day-to-Day
LOU: S Johnny Berger - 5 Weeks
LOU: DL Aaron Henderson - Day-to-Day
MIN: TE Hunter Ziegelbauer - 4 Weeks
MTL: RB Théodore Lemieux - Day-to-Day
OTT: LB Wallace Jordan - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Patrick Hamilton - Day-to-Day
PRO: TE Terry Wrasse - Day-to-Day
PRO: LB Victor Falkensteig - Day-to-Day
PRO: OL Ted Cole - 6 Weeks
PRO: OL Alanzo Tofflers - 1 Week
PRO: S Paul Christopher - Day-to-Day
REG: OL Fred Tiny - 2 Weeks
REG: WR Trent Kunard - Day-to-Day
TOR: LB Caruso Robinson - 12 Weeks
TOR: DL Chauncy Overstreet - 1 Week
VAN: OL James Denison - 1 Week
VAN: OL Kenny Rudolph - 4 Weeks
WPG: DB Alain Archambault - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: QB Lyle Painter HFX - 5 Passing Touchdowns, 406 Passing Yards
DEF: DB Aquilio Ruiz LOU - 2 Interceptions, 5 Tackles
Standings
WEST
(1) Vancouver - 5-0
(4) Minnesota - 4-1
Edmonton - 2-3
Winnipeg - 1-4
Regina - 1-4
Calgary - 1-4
CENTRAL
(2) Louisville - 4-1
(5) Pittsburgh - 3-2
(7) Toronto - 3-2
(8) Buffalo - 3-2
Indiana - 3-2
London - 1-4
EAST
(3) Long Island - 3-2
(6) Boston - 3-2
Ottawa - 2-3
Halifax - 2-3
Providence - 2-3
Montreal - 2-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver -
2 - Buffalo +2
3 - Pittsburgh +3
4 - Long Island -2
5 - Boston +2
6 - Indiana -3
7 - Minnesota +1
8 - Louisville +4
9 - Ottawa -4
10 - Toronto -
11 - Providence +2
12 - Montreal -3
13 - Edmonton -2
14 - Halifax +4
15 - Calgary -2
16 - Regina +1
17 - Winnipeg -1
18 - London -4
Week 6 Games - Rivalry Week
HFX (2-3) @ LI (3-2) - JUL 24 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
EDM (2-3) @ CGY (1-4) - JUL 24 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
TOR (3-2) @ PIT (3-2) - JUL 25 - 12:00 PM ET
IND (3-2) @ LOU (4-1) - JUL 25 - 12:00 PM ET
MIN (4-1) @ VAN (5-0) - JUL 25 - 3:30 PM ET
PRO (2-3) @ BOS (3-2) - JUL 25 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
OTT (2-3) @ MTL (2-3) - JUL 26 - 1:00 PM ET
WPG (1-4) @ REG (1-4) - JUL 26 - 2:00 PM ET (Time Change from 1:00 PM ET)
LDN (1-4) @ BUF (3-2) - JUL 26 - 4:30 PM ET
Roster Moves
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Chris Barrett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: DL Jamar Kingston | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: QB Jesse Essex | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: QB Mitch Boland | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: DL Chuck Thomas | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
IND: RB Tresean Jones | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
IND: RB Joe Rider | Active Roster -> Waivers
LDN: WR Jesse Lambert | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: WR Valentine Botwright | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: RB Théomire Desormeaux | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: OL Marshall Craig | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Calgary Tigers - 20 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 35 - Milton Charles Stadium - Thursday, July 16, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,952
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
0-14: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
2nd Q
7-14: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
7-21: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
10-21: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
10-28: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
17-28: CGY - RTD WR Ted Jackson
4th Q
20-35: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
20-35: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
Buffalo was able to get back on track with a strong win in their first of 3 straight games against teams named the Tigers. Lemieux was especially sharp with 2 passing touchdowns. QB Jerome Sheppard made his first start for Calgary and was still able to get the ball moving with the still-strong rushing attack, but they just couldn’t keep up with Buffalo.
Boston Independents - 33 @ Toronto Steelheads - 24 - Anderson Stadium - Friday, July 17, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 50,031
1st Q
7-0: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
14-0: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
14-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
14-10: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
17-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
17-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
20-13: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
20-14: TOR - Single K Vic Greatwood
27-14: BOS - RTD RB Lando Blake
4th Q
27-17: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
30-17: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
30-24: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> WR Alexei Dubois
33-24: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
Boston would end Toronto’s 2-game win streak to get back above .500, giving the crowd in Toronto a rough day. However, Toronto did stick around with a late touchdown from WR Alexei Dubois who scored a TD for this 4th different team. In the end, Boston’s offence was able to kill the clock and extend their lead to seal it.
Long Island Raiders - 14 @ Providence Gold Stars - 24 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 49,150
1st Q
7-0: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
7-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
2nd Q
7-10: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
7-17: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
7-24: PRO - DTD FUM LB Kurt Warlock
4th Q
14-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
Providence showed that last week’s win over Edmonton wasn’t a fluke, putting up another strong showing against the 3-1 Raiders. A DL Bartolo Cruz strip-sack would allow LB Kurt Warlock to get into the endzone for the defence in what was a back-breaking play. The Raiders still fought back with a 4th quarter TD, but they would still suffer their second loss in a game many thought they should win.
Louisville Thunder - 21 @ Ottawa Royals - 13 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,058
1st Q
2nd Q
7-0: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
14-0: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
3rd Q
14-3: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
14-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
4th Q
21-10: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
21-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
The injuries seemed to take a toll on the Royals as they fell flat at home against the Thunder. To the Thunder’s credit, they played well with the defence holding off the usually strong Royals attack in the first half, and giving the young QB Drake Young one of his worst performances with a pair of interceptions from DB Aquilio Ruiz.
Regina Wheat Kings - 27 @ Edmonton Rangers - 26 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,446
1st Q
0-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
0-10: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
3-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3-17: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
10-17: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
3rd Q
17-17: REG - DTD FUM DL Cole Brentwood
17-20: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
20-20: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
20-23: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
20-26: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
27-26: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Adrian Hill
After taking the Thunder to OT the previous week, the Wheat Kings were able to capture their first win of the season. QB Rusty Lamb would hit WR Adrian Hill on a last-play hail mary to secure the win. To make the loss worse for Edmonton, QB Blair Collins would leave the game with an injury following a monster hit from DL Andrew Morris, which led to a DL Cole Brentwood touchdown. QB Ken Myers replaced Collins and still got the team on the board with field goals, although more because of the run game.
Vancouver Wolves - 24 @ London Tigers - 9 - Western Fair Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 25,873
1st Q
7-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
3rd Q
17-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
24-3: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> Ryan Conway
24-6: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-9: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
Vancouver easily rolled on to 5-0 with a win over the Tigers. QB Kevin Westwood continued to look sharp with 2 more passing touchdowns, while the defence ate up London with DL Rashawn Sutherland grabbing a sack and a forced fumble. London’s offence continued to struggle under QB Magnus Torrensen, leading to a second consecutive game where QB Emmitt Jackson entered the game in the 4th quarter. Many are expecting Jackson to get the start next weekend as London heads down to Buffalo.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 28 @ Indiana Victors - 19 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, July 18, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 48,475
1st Q
7-0: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
7-7: IND - RTD RB Tresean Jones
2nd Q
14-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
14-10: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
14-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
21-13: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’ Sullivan
4th Q
21-19: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
28-19: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
A very important game was on for Saturday Night as the Blacksmiths would get the season sweep of the Victors in another tight game. Pittsburgh felt in control of the game from the opening drive, but Indiana certainly pushed back in the 4th with the clutch touchdown from WR Ed Edwards. However, with Indy missing the 2-point attempt, Pittsburgh felt more motivated to get the ball in the endzone to secure the win and would with Raymond Green burying his former team.
Montreal Rouge - 32 @ Halifax Mariners - 37 - OT - Atlantic Stadium - Sunday, July 19, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/2:00 PM AT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 22,752
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3-7: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Jav Kerrigan
10-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
2nd Q
17-7: MTL - RTD RB Carter Roy
17-10: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3rd Q
24-10: MTL - RTD RB Carter Roy
24-17: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Jav Kerrigan
24-24: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
31-24: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Chad Anderson
31-31: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence
Overtime
32-31: MTL - Single K Frank Hughes
32-37: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
Halifax rolled into Week 5 having only scored 43 points all season. However, something clicked in the offence and they rattled off 37 points to grab their 2nd win of the season. QB Lyle Painter rose to the challenge of kickstarting the offence throwing 5 touchdowns. Montreal had a strong start to this game, getting out to a 17-7 lead, but their defence just could not rebound once Painter and the Mariners got rolling.
Winnipeg Falcons - 14 @ Minnesota Serpents - 23 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, July 19, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/3:30 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 47,963
1st Q
0-7: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
7-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
2nd Q
3rd Q
7-14: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
7-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
7-20: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
14-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
14-23: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
Minnesota and Winnipeg would meet for the first time in what could become a local rivalry. Both teams started strong with a touchdown each in the opening quarter but struggled with some rain in the 2nd. In the 3rd, Minnesota’s rushing attack was able to get them on the board as they pulled away for their 4th win of the season, keeping them 1 game back of Vancouver.
Injury Report
BOS: DL Austin Antonio - Day-to-Day
BOS: DL Bjorn Sigmarsson - Day-to-Day
BOS: OL Graham Chambers - Day-to-Day
CGY: DL Damien Battles - Day-to-Day
EDM: OL Ron Raymond - 1 Week
EDM: QB Blair Collins - 2 Weeks
EDM: DL Caleb Cologne - 4 Weeks
IND: RB Tresean Jones - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Marshall Langenbrunner - Day-to-Day
LI: LB Callum Owen - Day-to-Day
LOU: S Johnny Berger - 5 Weeks
LOU: DL Aaron Henderson - Day-to-Day
MIN: TE Hunter Ziegelbauer - 4 Weeks
MTL: RB Théodore Lemieux - Day-to-Day
OTT: LB Wallace Jordan - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Patrick Hamilton - Day-to-Day
PRO: TE Terry Wrasse - Day-to-Day
PRO: LB Victor Falkensteig - Day-to-Day
PRO: OL Ted Cole - 6 Weeks
PRO: OL Alanzo Tofflers - 1 Week
PRO: S Paul Christopher - Day-to-Day
REG: OL Fred Tiny - 2 Weeks
REG: WR Trent Kunard - Day-to-Day
TOR: LB Caruso Robinson - 12 Weeks
TOR: DL Chauncy Overstreet - 1 Week
VAN: OL James Denison - 1 Week
VAN: OL Kenny Rudolph - 4 Weeks
WPG: DB Alain Archambault - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
(1) Vancouver - 5-0
(4) Minnesota - 4-1
Edmonton - 2-3
Winnipeg - 1-4
Regina - 1-4
Calgary - 1-4
CENTRAL
(2) Louisville - 4-1
(5) Pittsburgh - 3-2
(7) Toronto - 3-2
(8) Buffalo - 3-2
Indiana - 3-2
London - 1-4
EAST
(3) Long Island - 3-2
(6) Boston - 3-2
Ottawa - 2-3
Halifax - 2-3
Providence - 2-3
Montreal - 2-3
Power Rankings
1 - Vancouver -
2 - Buffalo +2
3 - Pittsburgh +3
4 - Long Island -2
5 - Boston +2
6 - Indiana -3
7 - Minnesota +1
8 - Louisville +4
9 - Ottawa -4
10 - Toronto -
11 - Providence +2
12 - Montreal -3
13 - Edmonton -2
14 - Halifax +4
15 - Calgary -2
16 - Regina +1
17 - Winnipeg -1
18 - London -4
Week 6 Games - Rivalry Week
HFX (2-3) @ LI (3-2) - JUL 24 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
EDM (2-3) @ CGY (1-4) - JUL 24 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
TOR (3-2) @ PIT (3-2) - JUL 25 - 12:00 PM ET
IND (3-2) @ LOU (4-1) - JUL 25 - 12:00 PM ET
MIN (4-1) @ VAN (5-0) - JUL 25 - 3:30 PM ET
PRO (2-3) @ BOS (3-2) - JUL 25 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
OTT (2-3) @ MTL (2-3) - JUL 26 - 1:00 PM ET
WPG (1-4) @ REG (1-4) - JUL 26 - 2:00 PM ET (Time Change from 1:00 PM ET)
LDN (1-4) @ BUF (3-2) - JUL 26 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 6
Roster Moves
BOS: OL Carlton Vanderbilt | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: OL Fisher Blackmon | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BOS: OL Carlton Vanderbilt | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: OL Fisher Blackmon | Reserve List -> Active Roster
IND: RB Joe Rider | Waivers -> Reserve List
LOU: S Johnny Berger | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: OL Ted Cole | Active Roster -> Reserve List
PRO: OL Randy Mellement | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Caruso Robinson | Active Roster -> Reserve List
TOR: LB Chase Chalker | Reserve List -> Active Roster
VAN: OL Kenny Rudolph | Active Roster -> Reserve List
VAN: OL Kurt Klitsome | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Halifax Mariners - 18 @ Long Island Raiders - 20 - Long Island Stadium - July 24, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 39,841
1st Q
7-0: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
2nd Q
7-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
3rd Q
7-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
10-10: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
17-10: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
17-17: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
18-17: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
18-20: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders and Mariners went down to the wire in the first half of the Friday night doubleheader. Halifax was able to jump out to a 17-10 lead, however, it came at a cost with WR Jav Kerrigan suffering an injury on the drive. The Raiders, on the other hand, were struggling without RB Scott Norton, who left in the first half, however, they still had RB Dareion Fields who would give them a chance to win the game. K Henderson Schumacher would have the final say in the game with 10 seconds left.
Edmonton Rangers - 29 @ Calgary Tigers - 22 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - July 24, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/7:00 PM MT - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 32,340
1st Q
0-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
6-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
6-14: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
9-14: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
15-14: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
15-20: CGY - RTD RB Tyler Smith
15-22: CGY - 2PT WR Ted Jackson
22-22: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Johnathan Duncan
29-22: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
The first NAAF Battle of Alberta would be a battle of backup QBs instead with Calgary starting QB Jerome Sheppard and Edmonton starting QB Ken Myers. Myers, of course, made his first career start in professional football. It turned out to be a big showing for Myers, who was quiet all game but ended up leading Edmonton on a comeback win with a pair of 4th quarter touchdowns to secure their 3rd win of the season.
Toronto Steelheads - 16 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 17 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - July 25, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,945
1st Q
0-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Dubuque
3-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
6-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
6-10: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
13-10: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> TE Lucas Warmer
4th Q
16-10: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
16-17: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
Pittsburgh remained perfect on home field with a narrow win over the Steelheads. The Steelheads held a 6-point lead in the 4th, but QB Louis Vaughn would lead the Blacksmiths back to take the lead on a RB Raymond Green touchdown before DL Arthur Bradshaw would seal the win with a sack on 3rd down to force the turnover.
Indiana Victors - 28 @ Louisville Thunder - 23 - Thunder Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 44,169
1st Q
7-0: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
7-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
7-13: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
3rd Q
14-13: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
14-20: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
4th Q
21-20: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
21-23: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
28-23: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
After dropping their second game of the year to Pittsburgh, the Victors rolled into Louisville looking to keep pace at the top of the very competitive Central division. QB Tom Applewhite continued his gunslinging ways, throwing 3 touchdowns including a clutch TD from WR Jake Abbredezzi who was able to beat S Graham Kensington deep with his speed.
Minnesota Serpents - 20 @ Vancouver Wolves - 17 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 35,149
1st Q
7-0: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
7-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
2nd Q
10-7: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
10-14: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> Ryan Conway
10-17: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
17-17: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
20-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
While this is their first-ever meeting, the Wolves and Serpents might have a solid rivalry forming as the two teams battled for the top of the West Division. Minnesota played well in the first half rain, taking a 10-7 lead, but Vancouver bounced back in the 3rd with 10 points of their own. The final quarter would be a test for both teams as the rain picked up, but the Serpents’ run-game was built better and thrived in the ugly weather, allowing the team to counter with 10 more points and earning their 4th straight win and handing Vancouver their first loss in the NAAF.
Providence Gold Stars - 13 @ Boston Independents - 22 - Richardson Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,254
1st Q
0-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
7-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
2nd Q
7-8: BOS - Single K Woody Woodstock
7-15: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
3rd Q
10-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
4th Q
13-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
13-22: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
The Independents returned home to end the Gold Stars' 2-game win streak on Saturday Night. The defence was able to stifle the Gold Stars’ attack, especially after RB Ronnie Byers left the game with an injury. Providence did manage to hang with Boston until the 4th when a long Boston drive killed the clock and extended the gap to 9 points.
Ottawa Royals - 32 @ Montreal Rouge - 20 - Mount Royal Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,449
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
7-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
2nd Q
10-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
17-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
17-10: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3rd Q
24-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
24-13: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
27-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
27-20: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
29-20: OTT - Safety DL Bernhard Hartmann
32-20: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
Ottawa seemed vengeful in their first meeting with Montreal this season, as they were able to capture their first win since Canada Day. After a poor performance last weekend, QB Drake Young bounced back with a 3 touchdown performance, which could have been more if not for a S Garet deVale interception on the goalline. Luckily for Young, DL Bernhard Hartmann would grab a safety on the next play in his first game back from injury.
Winnipeg Falcons - 31 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 33 - Broad Street Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 2:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 18,790
1st Q
0-7: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
0-14: REG - DTD INT Chris Berrymore
3-14: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
2nd Q
3-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
6-21: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
9-21: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
16-21: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Elijah Skinner
16-24: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
16-27: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
19-27: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
4th Q
19-30: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
25-30: WPG - RB Joe Rivers
31-30: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
31-33: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
The Battle of Prairies turned out to be quite a fireworks show as Regina pulled off their second consecutive win. QB Rusty Lamb played well until he was knocked out of the game in the 3rd quarter. QB Lefty Lapointe entered the game and faired well, although mostly RB Deion Chapman did the work. QB Emerson Thompson in particular struggled for Winnipeg, throwing 4 interceptions in the loss, which might mean the Falcons could look at changing it up after the bye week.
London Tigers - 10 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 41 - Milton Charles Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,941
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
3-7: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3-10: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
3-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
10-17: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
10-24: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux ->WR Julius Drake
3rd Q
10-31: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
4th Q
10-34: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
10-41: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
Buffalo took it to the Tigers with a 41-10 stomping. QB Charles Lemieux continued to put on a show with a 3 touchdown performance. QB Emmitt Jackson made his first start of the season where he did find the endzone with his feet, but his day was cut short by a minor injury resulting in QB Magnus Torrensen returning to action and then getting rolled over by the Blue Wings’ defence in the second half.
Injury Report
BOS: DL Adam Thweatt - Day-to-Day
BUF: DB Dean Hawkins - Day-to-Day
CGY: OL Derrick Campbell - 1 Week
CGY: DL Tye Gerard - Day-to-Day
EDM: DL James Chambers - Day-to-Day
HFX: OL Tony Walker-Jones - Day-to-Day
HFX: LB Pepper Burress - Day-to-Day
HFX: WR Jav Kerrigan - 6 Weeks
LDN: QB Emmitt Jackson - Day-to-Day
LI: DL Ilya Mikaelov - Day-to-Day
LI: RB Scott Norton - 1 Week
LI: DL Dallas Breaker - Day-to-Day
LOU: LB Le’Darius Wynn - 5 Weeks
LOU: LB Brian O’Flaherty - 1 Week
MIN: DL Nolan Grassi - Day-to-Day
MTL: DB Adam Levesque - 3 Weeks
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Zan Tannith - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester - 3 Weeks
PIT: WR Luc St. Cyr - Day-to-Day
PRO: S Tom Parrish - Day-to-Day
PRO: RB Ronnie Byers - 1 Week
PRO: OL Louis DeBois - 5 Weeks
PRO: OL Herman Mecklenberg - 1 Week
REG: OL Hugh Johnson - Day-to-Day
REG: QB Rusty Lamb - 1 Week
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Robin Beard - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Gregory Farrell - Day-to-Day
TOR: WR Alexei Dubois - 10 Weeks
TOR: DL Allen Barrera - 3 Weeks
VAN: DL Rashawn Sutherland - 9 Weeks
WPG: S Lin Chong-Su - 2 Weeks
WPG: DL Quinton Hextal - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: QB Charles Lemieux - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 314 Passing Yards
DEF: DB Chris Berrymore REG - 2 Interceptions, 1 Defensive Touchdown, 3 Tackles
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 5-1
(4) Vancouver - 5-1
Edmonton - 3-3
Regina - 2-4
Winnipeg - 1-5
Calgary - 1-5
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 4-2
(5) Buffalo - 4-2
(7) Indiana - 4-2
(8) Louisville - 4-2
Toronto - 3-3
London - 1-5
EAST
(3) Long Island - 4-2
(6) Boston - 4-2
Ottawa - 3-3
Halifax - 2-4
Providence - 2-4
Montreal - 2-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo +1
2 - Pittsburgh +1
3 - Minnesota +5
4 - Vancouver -3
5 - Long Island -1
6 - Boston -1
7 - Indiana -1
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Louisville -1
10 - Toronto -
11 - Providence -
12 - Montreal -
13 - Edmonton -
14 - Halifax -
15 - Regina +1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Winnipeg -
18 - London -
Week 7 Games
OTT (3-3) @ PRO (2-4) - JUL 31 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
IND (4-2) @ HFX (2-4) - AUG 1 - 12:00 PM ET
PIT (4-2) @ LOU (4-2) - AUG 1 - 3:30 PM ET
TOR (3-3) @ LI (4-2) - AUG 1 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BOS (4-2) @ MTL (2-4) - AUG 2 - 1:00 PM ET
BUF (4-2) @ LDN (1-5) - AUG 2 - 4:30 PM ET
BYE: CGY (1-5), EDM (3-3), MIN (5-1), REG (2-4), VAN (5-1), WPG (1-5)
LOU: S Johnny Berger | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: OL Ted Cole | Active Roster -> Reserve List
PRO: OL Randy Mellement | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Caruso Robinson | Active Roster -> Reserve List
TOR: LB Chase Chalker | Reserve List -> Active Roster
VAN: OL Kenny Rudolph | Active Roster -> Reserve List
VAN: OL Kurt Klitsome | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Halifax Mariners - 18 @ Long Island Raiders - 20 - Long Island Stadium - July 24, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 39,841
1st Q
7-0: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
2nd Q
7-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
3rd Q
7-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
10-10: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
17-10: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
17-17: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
18-17: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
18-20: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders and Mariners went down to the wire in the first half of the Friday night doubleheader. Halifax was able to jump out to a 17-10 lead, however, it came at a cost with WR Jav Kerrigan suffering an injury on the drive. The Raiders, on the other hand, were struggling without RB Scott Norton, who left in the first half, however, they still had RB Dareion Fields who would give them a chance to win the game. K Henderson Schumacher would have the final say in the game with 10 seconds left.
Edmonton Rangers - 29 @ Calgary Tigers - 22 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - July 24, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/7:00 PM MT - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 32,340
1st Q
0-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
6-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
6-14: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
9-14: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
15-14: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
15-20: CGY - RTD RB Tyler Smith
15-22: CGY - 2PT WR Ted Jackson
22-22: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Johnathan Duncan
29-22: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
The first NAAF Battle of Alberta would be a battle of backup QBs instead with Calgary starting QB Jerome Sheppard and Edmonton starting QB Ken Myers. Myers, of course, made his first career start in professional football. It turned out to be a big showing for Myers, who was quiet all game but ended up leading Edmonton on a comeback win with a pair of 4th quarter touchdowns to secure their 3rd win of the season.
Toronto Steelheads - 16 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 17 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - July 25, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,945
1st Q
0-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Dubuque
3-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
6-7: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
6-10: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
13-10: TOR - PTD QB Todd Baker -> TE Lucas Warmer
4th Q
16-10: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
16-17: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
Pittsburgh remained perfect on home field with a narrow win over the Steelheads. The Steelheads held a 6-point lead in the 4th, but QB Louis Vaughn would lead the Blacksmiths back to take the lead on a RB Raymond Green touchdown before DL Arthur Bradshaw would seal the win with a sack on 3rd down to force the turnover.
Indiana Victors - 28 @ Louisville Thunder - 23 - Thunder Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 44,169
1st Q
7-0: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
7-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
7-13: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
3rd Q
14-13: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
14-20: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
4th Q
21-20: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
21-23: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
28-23: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
After dropping their second game of the year to Pittsburgh, the Victors rolled into Louisville looking to keep pace at the top of the very competitive Central division. QB Tom Applewhite continued his gunslinging ways, throwing 3 touchdowns including a clutch TD from WR Jake Abbredezzi who was able to beat S Graham Kensington deep with his speed.
Minnesota Serpents - 20 @ Vancouver Wolves - 17 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 35,149
1st Q
7-0: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
7-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
2nd Q
10-7: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
10-14: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> Ryan Conway
10-17: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
17-17: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
20-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
While this is their first-ever meeting, the Wolves and Serpents might have a solid rivalry forming as the two teams battled for the top of the West Division. Minnesota played well in the first half rain, taking a 10-7 lead, but Vancouver bounced back in the 3rd with 10 points of their own. The final quarter would be a test for both teams as the rain picked up, but the Serpents’ run-game was built better and thrived in the ugly weather, allowing the team to counter with 10 more points and earning their 4th straight win and handing Vancouver their first loss in the NAAF.
Providence Gold Stars - 13 @ Boston Independents - 22 - Richardson Stadium - July 25, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,254
1st Q
0-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
7-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
2nd Q
7-8: BOS - Single K Woody Woodstock
7-15: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
3rd Q
10-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
4th Q
13-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
13-22: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
The Independents returned home to end the Gold Stars' 2-game win streak on Saturday Night. The defence was able to stifle the Gold Stars’ attack, especially after RB Ronnie Byers left the game with an injury. Providence did manage to hang with Boston until the 4th when a long Boston drive killed the clock and extended the gap to 9 points.
Ottawa Royals - 32 @ Montreal Rouge - 20 - Mount Royal Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,449
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
7-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
2nd Q
10-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
17-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
17-10: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3rd Q
24-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
24-13: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
27-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
27-20: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
29-20: OTT - Safety DL Bernhard Hartmann
32-20: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
Ottawa seemed vengeful in their first meeting with Montreal this season, as they were able to capture their first win since Canada Day. After a poor performance last weekend, QB Drake Young bounced back with a 3 touchdown performance, which could have been more if not for a S Garet deVale interception on the goalline. Luckily for Young, DL Bernhard Hartmann would grab a safety on the next play in his first game back from injury.
Winnipeg Falcons - 31 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 33 - Broad Street Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 2:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 18,790
1st Q
0-7: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
0-14: REG - DTD INT Chris Berrymore
3-14: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
2nd Q
3-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
6-21: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
9-21: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
16-21: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Elijah Skinner
16-24: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
16-27: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
19-27: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
4th Q
19-30: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
25-30: WPG - RB Joe Rivers
31-30: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
31-33: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
The Battle of Prairies turned out to be quite a fireworks show as Regina pulled off their second consecutive win. QB Rusty Lamb played well until he was knocked out of the game in the 3rd quarter. QB Lefty Lapointe entered the game and faired well, although mostly RB Deion Chapman did the work. QB Emerson Thompson in particular struggled for Winnipeg, throwing 4 interceptions in the loss, which might mean the Falcons could look at changing it up after the bye week.
London Tigers - 10 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 41 - Milton Charles Stadium - July 26, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,941
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
3-7: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3-10: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
3-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
10-17: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
10-24: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux ->WR Julius Drake
3rd Q
10-31: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
4th Q
10-34: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
10-41: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
Buffalo took it to the Tigers with a 41-10 stomping. QB Charles Lemieux continued to put on a show with a 3 touchdown performance. QB Emmitt Jackson made his first start of the season where he did find the endzone with his feet, but his day was cut short by a minor injury resulting in QB Magnus Torrensen returning to action and then getting rolled over by the Blue Wings’ defence in the second half.
Injury Report
BOS: DL Adam Thweatt - Day-to-Day
BUF: DB Dean Hawkins - Day-to-Day
CGY: OL Derrick Campbell - 1 Week
CGY: DL Tye Gerard - Day-to-Day
EDM: DL James Chambers - Day-to-Day
HFX: OL Tony Walker-Jones - Day-to-Day
HFX: LB Pepper Burress - Day-to-Day
HFX: WR Jav Kerrigan - 6 Weeks
LDN: QB Emmitt Jackson - Day-to-Day
LI: DL Ilya Mikaelov - Day-to-Day
LI: RB Scott Norton - 1 Week
LI: DL Dallas Breaker - Day-to-Day
LOU: LB Le’Darius Wynn - 5 Weeks
LOU: LB Brian O’Flaherty - 1 Week
MIN: DL Nolan Grassi - Day-to-Day
MTL: DB Adam Levesque - 3 Weeks
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Zan Tannith - Day-to-Day
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester - 3 Weeks
PIT: WR Luc St. Cyr - Day-to-Day
PRO: S Tom Parrish - Day-to-Day
PRO: RB Ronnie Byers - 1 Week
PRO: OL Louis DeBois - 5 Weeks
PRO: OL Herman Mecklenberg - 1 Week
REG: OL Hugh Johnson - Day-to-Day
REG: QB Rusty Lamb - 1 Week
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Robin Beard - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Gregory Farrell - Day-to-Day
TOR: WR Alexei Dubois - 10 Weeks
TOR: DL Allen Barrera - 3 Weeks
VAN: DL Rashawn Sutherland - 9 Weeks
WPG: S Lin Chong-Su - 2 Weeks
WPG: DL Quinton Hextal - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 5-1
(4) Vancouver - 5-1
Edmonton - 3-3
Regina - 2-4
Winnipeg - 1-5
Calgary - 1-5
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 4-2
(5) Buffalo - 4-2
(7) Indiana - 4-2
(8) Louisville - 4-2
Toronto - 3-3
London - 1-5
EAST
(3) Long Island - 4-2
(6) Boston - 4-2
Ottawa - 3-3
Halifax - 2-4
Providence - 2-4
Montreal - 2-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo +1
2 - Pittsburgh +1
3 - Minnesota +5
4 - Vancouver -3
5 - Long Island -1
6 - Boston -1
7 - Indiana -1
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Louisville -1
10 - Toronto -
11 - Providence -
12 - Montreal -
13 - Edmonton -
14 - Halifax -
15 - Regina +1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Winnipeg -
18 - London -
Week 7 Games
OTT (3-3) @ PRO (2-4) - JUL 31 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
IND (4-2) @ HFX (2-4) - AUG 1 - 12:00 PM ET
PIT (4-2) @ LOU (4-2) - AUG 1 - 3:30 PM ET
TOR (3-3) @ LI (4-2) - AUG 1 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BOS (4-2) @ MTL (2-4) - AUG 2 - 1:00 PM ET
BUF (4-2) @ LDN (1-5) - AUG 2 - 4:30 PM ET
BYE: CGY (1-5), EDM (3-3), MIN (5-1), REG (2-4), VAN (5-1), WPG (1-5)
1970 Week 7
Roster Moves
HFX: QB Michael Miranda | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
HFX: QB Logan West | Active Roster -> Reserve List
HFX: WR Jav Kerrigan | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: LB Le’Darius Wynn | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LOU: LB Elias Ragsdale (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Adam Levesque | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: DL Jordan Buckner | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: OL Louis DeBois | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: OL Marc Clevinger | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: WR Alexei Dubois | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: DL Irwin Anthonyson (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
VAN: DL Rashawn Sutherland | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
VAN: DL Joseph James | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Ottawa Royals - 15 @ Providence Gold Stars - 22 - New Providence Stadium - Friday, July 31, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,036
1st Q
0-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
7-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
2nd Q
7-14: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
7-15: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
8-15: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
4th Q
15-15: OTT - RTD RB Robert Jack
15-22: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
Providence bounced back from their loss to Boston last week, to grab their 3rd win in their last 4 games. The defence showed up slowing down the Royals who have struggled as of late with injuries as well as inconsistent play all around, Jean Matieau is certainly going to have to get the team back in shape if they want to stay in playoff contention.
Indiana Victors - 17 @ Halifax Mariners - 21 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 23,027
1st Q
3-0: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
2nd Q
3-7: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
10-7: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
3rd Q
17-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
4th Q
17-14: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
17-21: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR James Hess
Indiana held a 10-point lead going into the final quarter before QB Lyle Painter led the Mariners on a comeback with a pair of touchdowns. The defence also played a key role with DL Pat Butler, stopping RB Shannon West in the backfield to force a punt late in the 4th which allowed the Mariners to take the lead on the ensuing drive.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 24 @ Louisville Thunder - 10 - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 42,003
1st Q
7-0: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’Sullivan
2nd Q
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
10-7: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
17-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
17-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
24-10: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
Pittsburgh's hot streak continued through Louisville as they captured their 4th straight win. The offence kept a good tempo to maintain the lead while the defence continuously made the day a difficult one for QB Buck Murphy, who threw 3 interceptions in the losing effort.
Toronto Steelheads - 11 @ Long Island Raiders - 21 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 40,049
1st Q
0-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
2nd Q
1-7: TOR - Single K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
1-14: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
8-14: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
11-14: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
11-21: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
The Raiders hooked up back-to-back wins with a strong showing against the Steelheads. With the defence getting back to health, they would manage to give Toronto a difficult time, especially DL Dallas Breaker who got to QB Todd Baker 3 times. While the Raiders maintain their stop atop the East, the Steelheads are continuing to stumble, losing their 3rd straight game.
Boston Independents - 24 @ Montreal Rouge - 25 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 2, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,430
1st Q
0-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
0-10: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
7-10: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
7-13: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
14-13: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3rd Q
14-16: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
17-16: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
4th Q
17-19: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
24-19: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
24-25: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
A classic Bishop V Braddock battle would come down to the wire in Montreal. The Rouge got out to the Early lead, but soon Boston would gain control. The Independents would take a late 5-point lead in the 4th, but Montreal was able to string together one last drive to answer back. WR Taylor Karis caught his league-leading 10th touchdown of the season, being able to get open with Boston’s DB Mordecai King out of the game.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 34 @ London Tigers - 26 - Western Fair Stadium - Sunday, August 2, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 28,448
1st Q
0-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
7-3: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-3: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
2nd Q
14-10: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> RB Austin Andrews
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
3rd Q
21-17: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
24-17: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
24-20: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-23: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
31-23: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
34-23: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
34-26: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
In their rematch with the Blue Wings, the Tigers made an interesting decision. QB Emmitt Jackson got banged up in the game last week, and while he was probably good to go, the Tigers remained cautious and allowed QB Gilles Doucet to make his first career start over the struggling QB Magnus Torrensen. Doucet faired well, throwing a TD pass and keeping the Tigers in the game, but they were never a match for the Blue Wings which had QB Charles Lemieux throw 4 touchdowns, 3 of which were to WR Tracy Driscoll who took advantage of an injured and inexperienced secondary.
Injury Report
BOS: DB Mordecai King - Day-to-Day
BUF: LB Dallas Dillard - 2 Weeks
IND: RB Carl Blackwell-Lake - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Terrence Patton - 2 Weeks
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: DB Bernard Wilkins - Season
LDN: DL Daniel Myers - Day-to-Day
LDN: RB Alex Herbco - 2 Weeks
LI: TE Walter Lafleur - Day-to-Day
LOU: LB Ricky Wildgoose - Day-to-Day
LOU: OL Kash Wilder - Day-to-Day
MTL: DB Lamar Brown - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Elliot Barrett - 1 Week
OTT: OL Martin Graw - 1 Week
PRO: DL Douglas Jackson - 11 Weeks
Players of the Week
OFF: WR Tracy Driscoll BUF - 3 Receiving Touchdowns, 161 Receiving Yards
DEF: DL Dallas Breaker LI - 7 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble, 3 Sacks
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 5-1
(4) Vancouver - 5-1
Edmonton - 3-3
Regina - 2-4
Winnipeg - 1-5
Calgary - 1-5
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 5-2
(5) Buffalo - 5-2
(7) Indiana - 4-3
(8) Louisville - 4-3
Toronto - 3-4
London - 1-6
EAST
(3) Long Island - 5-2
(6) Boston - 4-3
Providence - 3-4
Ottawa - 3-4
Halifax - 3-4
Montreal - 3-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Minnesota -
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Long Island -
6 - Boston -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Providence +3
9 - Ottawa -1
10 - Montreal +2
11 - Louisville -2
12 - Halifax +2
13 - Toronto -3
14 - Edmonton -1
15 - Regina -
16 - Calgary -
17 - London +1
18 - Winnipeg -1
Week 8 Games
REG (2-4) @ PIT (5-2) - AUG 6 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
LOU (4-3) @ BUF (5-2) - AUG 7 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
IND (4-3) @ EDM (3-3) - AUG 8 - 3:00 PM ET
LDN (1-6) @ WPG (1-5) - AUG 8 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
TOR (3-4) @ MIN (5-1) - AUG 9 - 1:00 PM ET
VAN (5-1) @ CGY (1-5) - AUG 9 - 4:30 PM ET
Roster Moves
HFX: QB Michael Miranda | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
HFX: QB Logan West | Active Roster -> Reserve List
HFX: WR Jav Kerrigan | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: LB Le’Darius Wynn | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LOU: LB Elias Ragsdale (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Adam Levesque | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: DL Jordan Buckner | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: OL Louis DeBois | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: OL Marc Clevinger | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: WR Alexei Dubois | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: DL Irwin Anthonyson (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
VAN: DL Rashawn Sutherland | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
VAN: DL Joseph James | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Ottawa Royals - 15 @ Providence Gold Stars - 22 - New Providence Stadium - Friday, July 31, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,036
1st Q
0-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
7-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
2nd Q
7-14: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
7-15: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
8-15: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
4th Q
15-15: OTT - RTD RB Robert Jack
15-22: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
Providence bounced back from their loss to Boston last week, to grab their 3rd win in their last 4 games. The defence showed up slowing down the Royals who have struggled as of late with injuries as well as inconsistent play all around, Jean Matieau is certainly going to have to get the team back in shape if they want to stay in playoff contention.
Indiana Victors - 17 @ Halifax Mariners - 21 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 23,027
1st Q
3-0: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
2nd Q
3-7: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
10-7: IND - RTD RB Shannon West
3rd Q
17-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
4th Q
17-14: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
17-21: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR James Hess
Indiana held a 10-point lead going into the final quarter before QB Lyle Painter led the Mariners on a comeback with a pair of touchdowns. The defence also played a key role with DL Pat Butler, stopping RB Shannon West in the backfield to force a punt late in the 4th which allowed the Mariners to take the lead on the ensuing drive.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 24 @ Louisville Thunder - 10 - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 42,003
1st Q
7-0: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’Sullivan
2nd Q
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
10-7: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3rd Q
17-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
17-10: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
24-10: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
Pittsburgh's hot streak continued through Louisville as they captured their 4th straight win. The offence kept a good tempo to maintain the lead while the defence continuously made the day a difficult one for QB Buck Murphy, who threw 3 interceptions in the losing effort.
Toronto Steelheads - 11 @ Long Island Raiders - 21 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, August 1, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 40,049
1st Q
0-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
2nd Q
1-7: TOR - Single K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
1-14: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
8-14: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
4th Q
11-14: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
11-21: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
The Raiders hooked up back-to-back wins with a strong showing against the Steelheads. With the defence getting back to health, they would manage to give Toronto a difficult time, especially DL Dallas Breaker who got to QB Todd Baker 3 times. While the Raiders maintain their stop atop the East, the Steelheads are continuing to stumble, losing their 3rd straight game.
Boston Independents - 24 @ Montreal Rouge - 25 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 2, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 46,430
1st Q
0-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
0-10: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
7-10: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
7-13: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
14-13: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
3rd Q
14-16: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
17-16: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
4th Q
17-19: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
24-19: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
24-25: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
A classic Bishop V Braddock battle would come down to the wire in Montreal. The Rouge got out to the Early lead, but soon Boston would gain control. The Independents would take a late 5-point lead in the 4th, but Montreal was able to string together one last drive to answer back. WR Taylor Karis caught his league-leading 10th touchdown of the season, being able to get open with Boston’s DB Mordecai King out of the game.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 34 @ London Tigers - 26 - Western Fair Stadium - Sunday, August 2, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 28,448
1st Q
0-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
7-3: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-3: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
2nd Q
14-10: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> RB Austin Andrews
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
3rd Q
21-17: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
24-17: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
24-20: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
24-23: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
31-23: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
34-23: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
34-26: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
In their rematch with the Blue Wings, the Tigers made an interesting decision. QB Emmitt Jackson got banged up in the game last week, and while he was probably good to go, the Tigers remained cautious and allowed QB Gilles Doucet to make his first career start over the struggling QB Magnus Torrensen. Doucet faired well, throwing a TD pass and keeping the Tigers in the game, but they were never a match for the Blue Wings which had QB Charles Lemieux throw 4 touchdowns, 3 of which were to WR Tracy Driscoll who took advantage of an injured and inexperienced secondary.
Injury Report
BOS: DB Mordecai King - Day-to-Day
BUF: LB Dallas Dillard - 2 Weeks
IND: RB Carl Blackwell-Lake - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Terrence Patton - 2 Weeks
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: DB Bernard Wilkins - Season
LDN: DL Daniel Myers - Day-to-Day
LDN: RB Alex Herbco - 2 Weeks
LI: TE Walter Lafleur - Day-to-Day
LOU: LB Ricky Wildgoose - Day-to-Day
LOU: OL Kash Wilder - Day-to-Day
MTL: DB Lamar Brown - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Elliot Barrett - 1 Week
OTT: OL Martin Graw - 1 Week
PRO: DL Douglas Jackson - 11 Weeks
Players of the Week
OFF: WR Tracy Driscoll BUF - 3 Receiving Touchdowns, 161 Receiving Yards
DEF: DL Dallas Breaker LI - 7 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble, 3 Sacks
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 5-1
(4) Vancouver - 5-1
Edmonton - 3-3
Regina - 2-4
Winnipeg - 1-5
Calgary - 1-5
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 5-2
(5) Buffalo - 5-2
(7) Indiana - 4-3
(8) Louisville - 4-3
Toronto - 3-4
London - 1-6
EAST
(3) Long Island - 5-2
(6) Boston - 4-3
Providence - 3-4
Ottawa - 3-4
Halifax - 3-4
Montreal - 3-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Minnesota -
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Long Island -
6 - Boston -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Providence +3
9 - Ottawa -1
10 - Montreal +2
11 - Louisville -2
12 - Halifax +2
13 - Toronto -3
14 - Edmonton -1
15 - Regina -
16 - Calgary -
17 - London +1
18 - Winnipeg -1
Week 8 Games
REG (2-4) @ PIT (5-2) - AUG 6 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
LOU (4-3) @ BUF (5-2) - AUG 7 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
IND (4-3) @ EDM (3-3) - AUG 8 - 3:00 PM ET
LDN (1-6) @ WPG (1-5) - AUG 8 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
TOR (3-4) @ MIN (5-1) - AUG 9 - 1:00 PM ET
VAN (5-1) @ CGY (1-5) - AUG 9 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 8
Roster Moves
LDN: DB Bernard Wilkins | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: DB Alex Pollard | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Théomire Desormeaux | Active Roster -> Reserve List
Regina Wheat Kings - 7 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 35 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Thursday, August 6, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,809
1st Q
0-7: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
0-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’Sullivan
2nd Q
0-21: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
3rd Q
7-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Kerry Patrick
7-28: PIT - RTD RB Ronald O’Sullivan
4th Q
7-35: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
The Blacksmiths and Wheat Kings put their winning streaks on the line for Thursday Night Football. In the end, Pittsburgh, on the back of QB Louis Vaughn’s 3 passing touchdowns would earn their 5th consecutive win. The Regina magic wore off for the Wheat Kings who were outmatched by the red-hot Blacksmiths team.
Louisville Thunder - 20 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 33 - Milton Charles Stadium - Friday, August 7, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,901
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
7-7: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
2nd Q
7-10: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
7-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
7-20: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
10-20: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
10-27: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
13-27: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
13-30: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
20-30: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
20-33: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
Buffalo was able to keep pace with the Blacksmiths for the top of the Central with a strong win over the Thunder. The win, led by the Buffalo run-game, was their 4th in a row as they remained tied with Pittsburgh for top spot in the division. The Thunder dropped their 3rd straight game, bringing them back down to .500 after a 4-1 start.
Edmonton Rangers - 30 @ Indiana Victors - 22 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, August 8, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM MT - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 44,719
1st Q
3-0: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
6-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
13-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
16-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
16-14: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
3rd Q
16-15: IND - Single K Ross Poindexter
23-15: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
4th Q
30-15: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
30-22: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite - > WR Jake Abbredezzi
QB Blair Collins returned for the Rangers and helped deliver a crucial win for the team, as they took down the Victors. The resurgent Rangers offence has found its footing getting out to a 30-15 lead on the considered contenders. Indiana still had some punch back with a late touchdown, but it appeared some of the age was showing on the defence as they fell behind.
London Tigers - 36 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 36 - OT - Provencher Park - Saturday, August 8, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - SNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 22,522
1st Q
0-3: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-3: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
2nd Q
10-10: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
13-10: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
13-13: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
20-13: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
20-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
4th Q
20-23: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
23-23: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
23-30: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR John Mattison
30-30: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> RB Austin Andrews
Overtime
33-30: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
33-33: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
36-33: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
36-36: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
London and Winnipeg would have the first tie in the NAAF since August 12, 1967. London had a roller coaster of a game with QB Emmitt Jackson getting his second start of the season, but left early once again, paving the way for QB Gilles Doucet to take over. Doucet performed well again, throwing a game-tying touchdown in the 4th. In overtime, each team traded blows, but after a clutch kick from Jordan Hollingsworth, the Falcons would hold off the Tigers to secure the tie.
Toronto Steelheads - 13 @ Minnesota Serpents - 31 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, August 9, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,617
1st Q
7-0: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
7-7: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
2nd Q
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Evan Clanton
10-14: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
10-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
10-24: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
4th Q
13-24: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-31: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> WR Sebastian Dassler
After a strong 3-1 start, the Steelheads’ season has completely derailed. Not only did they get beat badly by the West Division-leading Serpents, but they also lost their star RB Max Tracy for the season. Toronto has now slipped to 3-5 following their 4th loss in a row. Concern still reached the Serpents sideline when QB Martin Keller took a hit in the 3rd which led to QB Leonidas Dumont finishing the game. Dumont did great, throwing a touchdown while Keller’s injury is only minor and likely won’t miss a game.
Vancouver Wolves - 32 @ Calgary Tigers - 26 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Sunday, August 9, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 27,530
1st Q
7-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
7-3: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
2nd Q
7-10: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Ted Jackson
10-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
17-10: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
3rd Q
17-13: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
24-13: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
24-16: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
4th Q
25-16: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
25-23: CGY - DTD FUM Damian Battles
25-26: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
32-26: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Akria Sakamoto
The Wolves had another scare coming off of their first loss of the season as the Calgary Tigers would take a late lead on a monster hit and forced fumble from DL Damien Battles. QB Kevin Westwood would receive the hit and be knocked out of the game, leading to a young Saskatchewan Provincial alum, QB Stanley Evans to take over. Evans would throw an interception, but he bounced right back to lead the Wolves on a game-winning drive, certainly getting on the radar of some other teams’ scouts.
Injury Report
CGY: OL James Johnson - 12 Weeks
CGY: RB Tyler Smith - Day-to-Day
EDM: LB Frank St.John - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Maxwell Trevorrow - Day-to-Day
LDN: OL Jeffrey Uduike - Day-to-Day
LDN: QB Emmitt Jackson - 3 Weeks
LDN: WR Cole Fletcher - 1 Week
LOU: OL Jerry Hankins - Day-to-Day
MIN: QB Martin Keller - Day-to-Day
PIT: DL Sammy Pickett - 5 Weeks
PIT: RB Raymond Green - Day-to-Day
PIT: OL Lars Nordssen - 10 Weeks
REG: DB Dirk Berkley - 10 Weeks
TOR: RB Max Tracy - 9 Weeks
VAN: QB Kevin Westwood - Day-to-Day
VAN: LB Shawn Anderson - Day-to-Day
WPG: DB Alain Archambault - 8 Weeks
WPG: WR Juwan Sylvester - 2 Weeks
Players of the Week
OFF: WR Akira Sakamoto VAN - 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 127 Receiving Yards
DEF: DL Arthur Bradshaw PIT - 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Sacks, 5 Tackles
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 6-1
(4) Vancouver - 6-1
(6) Edmonton - 4-3
Regina - 2-5
Winnipeg - 1-5-1
Calgary - 1-6
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(5) Buffalo - 6-2
(8) Indiana - 4-4
Louisville - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
London - 1-6-1
EAST
(3) Long Island - 5-2
(7) Boston - 4-3
Providence - 3-4
Ottawa - 3-4
Halifax - 3-4
Montreal - 3-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Minnesota -
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Long Island -
6 - Boston -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Providence -
9 - Ottawa -
10 - Edmonton +4
11 - Montreal -1
12 - Louisville -1
13 - Halifax -1
14 - Toronto -1
15 - Calgary +1
16 - Regina -1
17 - London -
18 - Winnipeg -
Week 9 Games
REG (2-5) @ LI (5-2) - AUG 13 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
MTL (3-4) @ WPG (1-5-1) - AUG 14 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
OTT (3-4) @ BOS (4-3) - AUG 15 - 3:00 PM ET
VAN (6-1) @ HFX (3-4) - AUG 15 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MIN (6-1) @ PRO (3-4) - AUG 16 - 1:00 PM ET
CGY (1-6) @ EDM (4-3) - AUG 16 - 4:30 PM ET
BYE: BUF (6-2), IND (4-4), LDN (1-6-1), LOU (4-4), PIT (6-2), TOR (3-5)
Roster Moves
LDN: DB Bernard Wilkins | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: DB Alex Pollard | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
OTT: RB Théomire Desormeaux | Active Roster -> Reserve List
Regina Wheat Kings - 7 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 35 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Thursday, August 6, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,809
1st Q
0-7: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
0-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> RB Ronald O’Sullivan
2nd Q
0-21: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
3rd Q
7-21: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Kerry Patrick
7-28: PIT - RTD RB Ronald O’Sullivan
4th Q
7-35: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
The Blacksmiths and Wheat Kings put their winning streaks on the line for Thursday Night Football. In the end, Pittsburgh, on the back of QB Louis Vaughn’s 3 passing touchdowns would earn their 5th consecutive win. The Regina magic wore off for the Wheat Kings who were outmatched by the red-hot Blacksmiths team.
Louisville Thunder - 20 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 33 - Milton Charles Stadium - Friday, August 7, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,901
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
7-7: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
2nd Q
7-10: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
7-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
7-20: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
10-20: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
10-27: BUF - RTD RB Jimmy Golden
13-27: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
13-30: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
20-30: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
20-33: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
Buffalo was able to keep pace with the Blacksmiths for the top of the Central with a strong win over the Thunder. The win, led by the Buffalo run-game, was their 4th in a row as they remained tied with Pittsburgh for top spot in the division. The Thunder dropped their 3rd straight game, bringing them back down to .500 after a 4-1 start.
Edmonton Rangers - 30 @ Indiana Victors - 22 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, August 8, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM MT - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 44,719
1st Q
3-0: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
6-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
13-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
16-7: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
16-14: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
3rd Q
16-15: IND - Single K Ross Poindexter
23-15: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
4th Q
30-15: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
30-22: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite - > WR Jake Abbredezzi
QB Blair Collins returned for the Rangers and helped deliver a crucial win for the team, as they took down the Victors. The resurgent Rangers offence has found its footing getting out to a 30-15 lead on the considered contenders. Indiana still had some punch back with a late touchdown, but it appeared some of the age was showing on the defence as they fell behind.
London Tigers - 36 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 36 - OT - Provencher Park - Saturday, August 8, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - SNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 22,522
1st Q
0-3: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-3: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
2nd Q
10-10: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
13-10: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
13-13: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
20-13: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
20-20: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
4th Q
20-23: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
23-23: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
23-30: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR John Mattison
30-30: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> RB Austin Andrews
Overtime
33-30: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
33-33: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
36-33: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
36-36: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
London and Winnipeg would have the first tie in the NAAF since August 12, 1967. London had a roller coaster of a game with QB Emmitt Jackson getting his second start of the season, but left early once again, paving the way for QB Gilles Doucet to take over. Doucet performed well again, throwing a game-tying touchdown in the 4th. In overtime, each team traded blows, but after a clutch kick from Jordan Hollingsworth, the Falcons would hold off the Tigers to secure the tie.
Toronto Steelheads - 13 @ Minnesota Serpents - 31 - Midgard Stadium - Sunday, August 9, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,617
1st Q
7-0: TOR - RTD RB Max Tracy
7-7: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
2nd Q
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Evan Clanton
10-14: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
10-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
10-24: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
4th Q
13-24: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-31: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> WR Sebastian Dassler
After a strong 3-1 start, the Steelheads’ season has completely derailed. Not only did they get beat badly by the West Division-leading Serpents, but they also lost their star RB Max Tracy for the season. Toronto has now slipped to 3-5 following their 4th loss in a row. Concern still reached the Serpents sideline when QB Martin Keller took a hit in the 3rd which led to QB Leonidas Dumont finishing the game. Dumont did great, throwing a touchdown while Keller’s injury is only minor and likely won’t miss a game.
Vancouver Wolves - 32 @ Calgary Tigers - 26 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Sunday, August 9, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 27,530
1st Q
7-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
7-3: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
2nd Q
7-10: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Ted Jackson
10-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
17-10: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
3rd Q
17-13: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
24-13: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
24-16: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
4th Q
25-16: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
25-23: CGY - DTD FUM Damian Battles
25-26: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
32-26: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Akria Sakamoto
The Wolves had another scare coming off of their first loss of the season as the Calgary Tigers would take a late lead on a monster hit and forced fumble from DL Damien Battles. QB Kevin Westwood would receive the hit and be knocked out of the game, leading to a young Saskatchewan Provincial alum, QB Stanley Evans to take over. Evans would throw an interception, but he bounced right back to lead the Wolves on a game-winning drive, certainly getting on the radar of some other teams’ scouts.
Injury Report
CGY: OL James Johnson - 12 Weeks
CGY: RB Tyler Smith - Day-to-Day
EDM: LB Frank St.John - Day-to-Day
IND: LB Maxwell Trevorrow - Day-to-Day
LDN: OL Jeffrey Uduike - Day-to-Day
LDN: QB Emmitt Jackson - 3 Weeks
LDN: WR Cole Fletcher - 1 Week
LOU: OL Jerry Hankins - Day-to-Day
MIN: QB Martin Keller - Day-to-Day
PIT: DL Sammy Pickett - 5 Weeks
PIT: RB Raymond Green - Day-to-Day
PIT: OL Lars Nordssen - 10 Weeks
REG: DB Dirk Berkley - 10 Weeks
TOR: RB Max Tracy - 9 Weeks
VAN: QB Kevin Westwood - Day-to-Day
VAN: LB Shawn Anderson - Day-to-Day
WPG: DB Alain Archambault - 8 Weeks
WPG: WR Juwan Sylvester - 2 Weeks
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
(1) Minnesota - 6-1
(4) Vancouver - 6-1
(6) Edmonton - 4-3
Regina - 2-5
Winnipeg - 1-5-1
Calgary - 1-6
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(5) Buffalo - 6-2
(8) Indiana - 4-4
Louisville - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
London - 1-6-1
EAST
(3) Long Island - 5-2
(7) Boston - 4-3
Providence - 3-4
Ottawa - 3-4
Halifax - 3-4
Montreal - 3-4
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Minnesota -
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Long Island -
6 - Boston -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Providence -
9 - Ottawa -
10 - Edmonton +4
11 - Montreal -1
12 - Louisville -1
13 - Halifax -1
14 - Toronto -1
15 - Calgary +1
16 - Regina -1
17 - London -
18 - Winnipeg -
Week 9 Games
REG (2-5) @ LI (5-2) - AUG 13 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
MTL (3-4) @ WPG (1-5-1) - AUG 14 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
OTT (3-4) @ BOS (4-3) - AUG 15 - 3:00 PM ET
VAN (6-1) @ HFX (3-4) - AUG 15 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
MIN (6-1) @ PRO (3-4) - AUG 16 - 1:00 PM ET
CGY (1-6) @ EDM (4-3) - AUG 16 - 4:30 PM ET
BYE: BUF (6-2), IND (4-4), LDN (1-6-1), LOU (4-4), PIT (6-2), TOR (3-5)
1970 Week 9
Roster Moves
CGY: OL James Johnson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: OL Timothy McDonald | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: DL Douglas Jackson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: DL Sam Holmes (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Lars Nordsson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Sammy Pickett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Albert Kirk | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: DB Dirk Berkley | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: DB Peter Benjamin | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: RB Max Tracy | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Alain Archambault | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Bob Lauzon | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Regina Wheat Kings - 16 @ Long Island Raiders -34 - Long Island Stadium - Thursday, August 13, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 40,175
1st Q
3-0: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
2nd Q
3-17: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
6-17: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
6-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
3rd Q
13-24: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
13-27: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
16-27: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
16-34: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
The Raiders grabbed a decisive win over the Wheat Kings which keeps them atop the East Division. QB Ivan Sanchez and WR Frank Drysdale both had big days, connecting for a pair of touchdowns. Regina still had some offensive power, but they were ultimately outmatched by the Raiders.
Montreal Rouge - 12 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 21 - Provencher Park - Friday, August 14, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT (Delayed 45 minutes due to Thunderstorms, new start time: 7:45 PM ET/6:45 PM CT) - FNF - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 20,998
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
2nd Q
6-14: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
12-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
4th Q
12-21: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
A rough weather day in Winnipeg delayed the primetime game, but after the game was said and done, the Falcons had their second win of the season. Montreal’s offence struggled in the rain with several fumbles occurring during the contest, leaving the team in a tough spot heading into the playoff push.
Ottawa Royals - 28 @ Boston Independents - 17 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,193
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
10-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
2nd Q
17-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
17-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
18-10: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
3rd Q
25-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
25-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
28-17: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
The struggling Royals looked more like themselves on their trip to Boston. RB Corbyn Knight, who was back after an injury earlier in the season, made a big difference with a pair of touchdowns and 102 yards on the ground. The Independents’ offence could not find an answer for the Royals’ defence being stopped all day long.
Vancouver Wolves - 19 @ Halifax Mariners - 16 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/8:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 22,805
1st Q
0-3: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
3-10: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
6-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
9-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
9-13: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
4th Q
9-16: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
16-16: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
19-16: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
Vancouver made the long trip to Halifax for Saturday Night Football. The Mariners came out swinging with a 6-10 lead at the break, however, in the 4th QB Lyle Painter would get knocked out of the game, forcing QB Michael Miranda into action. Miranda still got a field goal on the board for the Mariners, but the Wolves were able to shut down the offence after that drive. QB Kevin Westwood would answer the bell late in the game after struggling earlier with 2 interceptions, leading the Wolves to a comeback win to go to 7-1.
Minnesota Serpents - 12 @ Providence Gold Stars - 15 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,760
1st Q
3-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
3-3: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
6-3: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
6-4: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
9-4: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
9-10: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
9-12: PRO - 2PT RB George Seahorse
12-12: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
12-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
A defensive showdown in Providence saw two hot teams clash. The game's first touchdown would come in the 4th quarter with RB Ronnie Byers getting loose for a score. Minnesota remained close behind the Gold Stars, tying the game late, but a big play from WR Owen Paisley would give K Gilbert O’Neill a chance to win the game and the kicker would deliver to give Providence their 4th win in their last 5 games.
Calgary Tigers - 30 @ Edmonton Rangers - 35 - Forest Heights Park - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear/Hot - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Ted Jackson
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> TE Ricky Hammonds
2nd Q
7-14: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
10-14: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
10-21: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
3rd Q
17-21: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
24-21: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
4th Q
24-28: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
27-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-35: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
The Alberta rematch in the heat would be a high-scoring affair. Edmonton had jumped out to an 11-point lead, but Calgary bounced back in the 3rd with 2 touchdowns to take the lead. While Edmonton got a touchdown early in the 4th, Calgary grabbed the lead back with 2 field goals. QB Blair Collins would turn it up after falling behind and lead the Rangers on a game-winning drive that would earn them their 5th win of the season and pull them back to within a game of the Serpents.
Injury Report
BOS: WR Felix Fontaine - Day-to-Day
BOS: TE Spencer Griepentrog - 12 Weeks
CGY: WR Spencer Hicks - 2 Weeks
HFX: DB Joe Robinson - Day-to-Day
HFX: DL Jimmy Snack - 9 Weeks
HFX: QB Lyle Painter - Day-to-Day
MIN: RB Tyler Kuhn - 10 Weeks
MIN: DL Albert Sullivan - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Ross Guillebeaux - 7 Weeks
OTT: DB Sergio Alvarez - 3 Weeks
PRO: OL Joseph Samberg - 4 Weeks
REG: LB Marv Powers - 11 Weeks
REG: RB Chris Shine - 1 Week
VAN: OL Aaron Wilkinson - Day-to-Day
VAN: DB Christian Allen - 6 Weeks
Players of the Week
OFF: RB Corbyn Knight OTT - 2 Rushing Touchdowns, 102 Rushing Yards
DEF: LB Kurt Warlock PRO - 13 Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble
Standings
WEST
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
Calgary - 1-7
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(8) Indiana - 4-4
Louisville - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
London - 1-6-1
EAST
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5
Playoff Picture - (4 Games Remain)
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
(8) Indiana - 4-4
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Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Louisville 4-4
Toronto 3-5
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
London - 1-6-1
Calgary - 1-7
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Long Island +2
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Minnesota -2
6 - Providence +2
7 - Boston -1
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Indiana -2
10 - Edmonton -
11 - Louisville +1
12 - Halifax +1
13 - Montreal -2
14 - Winnipeg +4
15 - Toronto -1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -1
18 - London -1
Week 10 Games
IND (4-4) @ LDN (1-6-1) - AUG 21 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
MIN (6-2) @ CGY (1-7) - AUG 21 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LOU (4-4) @ TOR (3-5) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
BOS (4-4) @ PRO (4-4) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
REG (2-6) @ WPG (2-5-1) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
LI (6-2) @ OTT (4-4) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
BUF (6-2) @ EDM (5-3) - AUG 22 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
HFX (3-5) @ MTL (3-5) - AUG 23 - 1:00 PM ET
PIT (6-2) @ VAN (7-1) - AUG 23 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN Clinches Playoff Spot with Win + At least 3 of IND, OTT, LOU, PRO, or BOS Loss
Roster Moves
CGY: OL James Johnson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: OL Timothy McDonald | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: DL Douglas Jackson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: DL Sam Holmes (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Lars Nordsson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Sammy Pickett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PIT: DL Albert Kirk | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: DB Dirk Berkley | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: DB Peter Benjamin | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: RB Max Tracy | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Alain Archambault | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: DB Bob Lauzon | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
Regina Wheat Kings - 16 @ Long Island Raiders -34 - Long Island Stadium - Thursday, August 13, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 40,175
1st Q
3-0: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
2nd Q
3-17: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
6-17: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
6-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
3rd Q
13-24: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
13-27: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
16-27: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
16-34: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
The Raiders grabbed a decisive win over the Wheat Kings which keeps them atop the East Division. QB Ivan Sanchez and WR Frank Drysdale both had big days, connecting for a pair of touchdowns. Regina still had some offensive power, but they were ultimately outmatched by the Raiders.
Montreal Rouge - 12 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 21 - Provencher Park - Friday, August 14, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT (Delayed 45 minutes due to Thunderstorms, new start time: 7:45 PM ET/6:45 PM CT) - FNF - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 20,998
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
6-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
2nd Q
6-14: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
12-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
4th Q
12-21: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
A rough weather day in Winnipeg delayed the primetime game, but after the game was said and done, the Falcons had their second win of the season. Montreal’s offence struggled in the rain with several fumbles occurring during the contest, leaving the team in a tough spot heading into the playoff push.
Ottawa Royals - 28 @ Boston Independents - 17 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,193
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Jimmy Franks
10-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
2nd Q
17-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
17-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
18-10: OTT - Single K Ira Foster
3rd Q
25-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
25-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Zachariah Pembroke
28-17: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
The struggling Royals looked more like themselves on their trip to Boston. RB Corbyn Knight, who was back after an injury earlier in the season, made a big difference with a pair of touchdowns and 102 yards on the ground. The Independents’ offence could not find an answer for the Royals’ defence being stopped all day long.
Vancouver Wolves - 19 @ Halifax Mariners - 16 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, August 15, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/8:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 22,805
1st Q
0-3: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
2nd Q
3-10: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
6-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
9-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
9-13: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
4th Q
9-16: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
16-16: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
19-16: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
Vancouver made the long trip to Halifax for Saturday Night Football. The Mariners came out swinging with a 6-10 lead at the break, however, in the 4th QB Lyle Painter would get knocked out of the game, forcing QB Michael Miranda into action. Miranda still got a field goal on the board for the Mariners, but the Wolves were able to shut down the offence after that drive. QB Kevin Westwood would answer the bell late in the game after struggling earlier with 2 interceptions, leading the Wolves to a comeback win to go to 7-1.
Minnesota Serpents - 12 @ Providence Gold Stars - 15 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,760
1st Q
3-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
3-3: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
6-3: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
6-4: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
9-4: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
9-10: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
9-12: PRO - 2PT RB George Seahorse
12-12: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
12-15: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
A defensive showdown in Providence saw two hot teams clash. The game's first touchdown would come in the 4th quarter with RB Ronnie Byers getting loose for a score. Minnesota remained close behind the Gold Stars, tying the game late, but a big play from WR Owen Paisley would give K Gilbert O’Neill a chance to win the game and the kicker would deliver to give Providence their 4th win in their last 5 games.
Calgary Tigers - 30 @ Edmonton Rangers - 35 - Forest Heights Park - Sunday, August 16, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear/Hot - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Ted Jackson
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> TE Ricky Hammonds
2nd Q
7-14: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
10-14: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
10-21: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Shay Hopkins
3rd Q
17-21: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
24-21: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
4th Q
24-28: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
27-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-28: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
30-35: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
The Alberta rematch in the heat would be a high-scoring affair. Edmonton had jumped out to an 11-point lead, but Calgary bounced back in the 3rd with 2 touchdowns to take the lead. While Edmonton got a touchdown early in the 4th, Calgary grabbed the lead back with 2 field goals. QB Blair Collins would turn it up after falling behind and lead the Rangers on a game-winning drive that would earn them their 5th win of the season and pull them back to within a game of the Serpents.
Injury Report
BOS: WR Felix Fontaine - Day-to-Day
BOS: TE Spencer Griepentrog - 12 Weeks
CGY: WR Spencer Hicks - 2 Weeks
HFX: DB Joe Robinson - Day-to-Day
HFX: DL Jimmy Snack - 9 Weeks
HFX: QB Lyle Painter - Day-to-Day
MIN: RB Tyler Kuhn - 10 Weeks
MIN: DL Albert Sullivan - Day-to-Day
MTL: OL Ross Guillebeaux - 7 Weeks
OTT: DB Sergio Alvarez - 3 Weeks
PRO: OL Joseph Samberg - 4 Weeks
REG: LB Marv Powers - 11 Weeks
REG: RB Chris Shine - 1 Week
VAN: OL Aaron Wilkinson - Day-to-Day
VAN: DB Christian Allen - 6 Weeks
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
Calgary - 1-7
CENTRAL
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(8) Indiana - 4-4
Louisville - 4-4
Toronto - 3-5
London - 1-6-1
EAST
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5
Playoff Picture - (4 Games Remain)
(1) Vancouver - 7-1
(2) Pittsburgh - 6-2
(3) Long Island - 6-2
(4) Buffalo - 6-2
(5) Minnesota - 6-2
(6) Edmonton - 5-3
(7) Ottawa - 4-4
(8) Indiana - 4-4
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Boston - 4-4
Providence - 4-4
Louisville 4-4
Toronto 3-5
Halifax - 3-5
Montreal - 3-5
Winnipeg - 2-5-1
Regina - 2-6
London - 1-6-1
Calgary - 1-7
Power Rankings
1 - Buffalo -
2 - Pittsburgh -
3 - Long Island +2
4 - Vancouver -
5 - Minnesota -2
6 - Providence +2
7 - Boston -1
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Indiana -2
10 - Edmonton -
11 - Louisville +1
12 - Halifax +1
13 - Montreal -2
14 - Winnipeg +4
15 - Toronto -1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -1
18 - London -1
Week 10 Games
IND (4-4) @ LDN (1-6-1) - AUG 21 - 6:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
MIN (6-2) @ CGY (1-7) - AUG 21 - 9:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LOU (4-4) @ TOR (3-5) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
BOS (4-4) @ PRO (4-4) - AUG 22 - 12:00 PM ET
REG (2-6) @ WPG (2-5-1) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
LI (6-2) @ OTT (4-4) - AUG 22 - 3:30 PM ET
BUF (6-2) @ EDM (5-3) - AUG 22 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
HFX (3-5) @ MTL (3-5) - AUG 23 - 1:00 PM ET
PIT (6-2) @ VAN (7-1) - AUG 23 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN Clinches Playoff Spot with Win + At least 3 of IND, OTT, LOU, PRO, or BOS Loss
1970 Trade Deadline
With many of the teams that would be considered sellers being from the WFU, the trade market was a bit stale heading into the deadline. However, there were still enough teams willing to make a move that there would still be 4 trades made.
PITTSBURGH PICKS UP O-LINE DEPTH IN JEFFREY UDUIKE
With a season-ending injury occurring to OL Lars Nordsson, the Blacksmiths made the extra effort to add a strong O-lineman to their team. They would make a move within the division acquiring veteran OL Jeffrey Uduike from the London Tigers in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 1971. Uduike has been a consistent piece on the Tigers’ O-line since being taken with the 9th overall pick in 1962. The veteran is a strong get for a Blacksmiths team that looks poised to make a run at the cup this season.
BUFFALO ADDS D-LINE DEPTH
Buffalo’s depth going into the last couple of seasons has certainly been a weakness, but the team has remained relatively healthy. However, you can never be too careful, so the team made a move to get some depth, making another in-division trade with the Toronto Steelheads. The Blue Wings would pick up DL Cal Ericsson and a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 in exchange for DL JR Stevens and a 5th Round Pick in 1971. Ericsson is not a special player but has had a lot of experience on the field with the Steelheads so he should be a good addition in a smaller role. Toronto might get away with a strong return as JR Stevens was the 26th pick in the 1970 NAAF Draft and still has a lot of potential as a player. Toronto had been eyeing up Stevens for their 3rd round pick, but Buffalo picked him up first.
CARTER ROY HEADS TO MINNESOTA IN PLACE OF INJURED RB TYLER KUHN
The Serpents saw their top RB, Tyler Kuhn, go down with a season-ending injury, so to make up for the loss, the team made a move for Carter Roy. Roy has been a fairly consistently featured back with the Rouge over his year and a half with the team and should fit in well behind RB Hugo Hughes. To get Roy the Serpents would give up a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 (Providence’s) and OL Elliot Owen. Montreal, who needed an O-lineman in place of OL Ross Guillebeaux, gets a solid option in Owen as well as the draft pick which is projected to be the better pick of the two 3rd Round Picks the Serpents had at the end of the season.
TORONTO ADDS RB FOR INJURED MAX TRACY
The Steelheads were in a position where the team might have been looking at potentially moving their star RB Max Tracy, whose contract ends at the end of the season, but with the injury that has thrown a wrench in any potential move and created a need at the position. In the end, they went out and got an inexperienced RB Alex Herbco from the London Tigers. Herbco hasn’t seen many snaps consistently in his career, and he is coming off of an injury from earlier this season, so the move looks a little desperate for the Steelheads. London would receive a 4th Round Pick in return.
With many of the teams that would be considered sellers being from the WFU, the trade market was a bit stale heading into the deadline. However, there were still enough teams willing to make a move that there would still be 4 trades made.
PITTSBURGH PICKS UP O-LINE DEPTH IN JEFFREY UDUIKE
With a season-ending injury occurring to OL Lars Nordsson, the Blacksmiths made the extra effort to add a strong O-lineman to their team. They would make a move within the division acquiring veteran OL Jeffrey Uduike from the London Tigers in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 1971. Uduike has been a consistent piece on the Tigers’ O-line since being taken with the 9th overall pick in 1962. The veteran is a strong get for a Blacksmiths team that looks poised to make a run at the cup this season.
BUFFALO ADDS D-LINE DEPTH
Buffalo’s depth going into the last couple of seasons has certainly been a weakness, but the team has remained relatively healthy. However, you can never be too careful, so the team made a move to get some depth, making another in-division trade with the Toronto Steelheads. The Blue Wings would pick up DL Cal Ericsson and a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 in exchange for DL JR Stevens and a 5th Round Pick in 1971. Ericsson is not a special player but has had a lot of experience on the field with the Steelheads so he should be a good addition in a smaller role. Toronto might get away with a strong return as JR Stevens was the 26th pick in the 1970 NAAF Draft and still has a lot of potential as a player. Toronto had been eyeing up Stevens for their 3rd round pick, but Buffalo picked him up first.
CARTER ROY HEADS TO MINNESOTA IN PLACE OF INJURED RB TYLER KUHN
The Serpents saw their top RB, Tyler Kuhn, go down with a season-ending injury, so to make up for the loss, the team made a move for Carter Roy. Roy has been a fairly consistently featured back with the Rouge over his year and a half with the team and should fit in well behind RB Hugo Hughes. To get Roy the Serpents would give up a 3rd Round Pick in 1971 (Providence’s) and OL Elliot Owen. Montreal, who needed an O-lineman in place of OL Ross Guillebeaux, gets a solid option in Owen as well as the draft pick which is projected to be the better pick of the two 3rd Round Picks the Serpents had at the end of the season.
TORONTO ADDS RB FOR INJURED MAX TRACY
The Steelheads were in a position where the team might have been looking at potentially moving their star RB Max Tracy, whose contract ends at the end of the season, but with the injury that has thrown a wrench in any potential move and created a need at the position. In the end, they went out and got an inexperienced RB Alex Herbco from the London Tigers. Herbco hasn’t seen many snaps consistently in his career, and he is coming off of an injury from earlier this season, so the move looks a little desperate for the Steelheads. London would receive a 4th Round Pick in return.
1970 Week 10
Roster Moves
BOS: TE Spener Griepentrog | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: TE Davis Langer | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Chris Barrett | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Jamar Kingston | Active Roster -> Reserve List
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
EDM: DL Chuck Thomas | Active Roster -> Reserve List
HFX: DL Jimmy Snack | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: OL Bert Sherman (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: RB Gary Andrews | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MIN: RB Tyler Kuhn | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Nicolas-Charles Richard | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MTL: OL Ross Guillebeaux | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MTL: RB Jonathan Rougeau (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Jordan Buckner | Active Roster -> Waivers
REG: LB Marv Powers | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: LB Vince Stevens | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Judge Barrett | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Chase Chalker | Active Roster -> Reserve List
VAN: DB Christian Allen | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
VAN: DB Kaden Newsbury | WFU Reserve -> Active Roster
Indiana Victors - 30 @ London Tigers - 23 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 21, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 26,068
1st Q
0-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
0-10: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
2nd Q
3-10: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
10-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
17-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
17-13: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
20-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
20-16: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
27-16: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
4th Q
30-16: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
30-23: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> TE Tranquille Rousseau
The London Tigers had a great start against the Victors, jumping out to a 0-10 lead, however, Indiana gathered themselves and bounced back to eventually get up to a 30-16 lead in the 4th. WR Jake Abbredezzi was a key factor with a couple of big touchdowns to help in the win. Indy grabs a very important win as they end their 2-games skid and keep pace in the competitive Central.
Minnesota Serpents - 33 @ Calgary Tigers - 23 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Friday, August 21, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/7:00 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 27,284
1st Q
7-0: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Evan Clanton
10-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
10-7: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
13-7: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
13-10: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
20-10: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
20-13: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
23-13: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
23-20: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
30-20: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
4th Q
33-20: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
33-23: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
After falling to the Gold Stars last week, the Serpents rebounded with a strong win over the Calgary Tigers. Calgary was able to keep it close into the second half, however, they continued to suffer injuries on the D-line which only allowed the run-first Serpents to pull away.
Louisville Thunder - 28 @ Toronto Steelheads - 20 - Anderson Stadium - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 48,538
1st Q
0-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
0-6: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
7-6: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
14-6: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
14-12: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Cameron Kane
14-14: TOR - 2PT QB Michael Benedict -> TE Ryan Hatcher
14-17: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
4th Q
21-17: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
21-20: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
28-20: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The season could only get worse for the Steelheads who lost another 5 players to injury during this game, including QB Todd Baker. QB Michael Benedict came in as relief and got the Steelheads into the game in the 3rd, however, the Thunder bounced back with a big 4th quarter. Louisville picked up their 1st win since week 5 to keep pace in the playoff race.
Boston Independents - 25 @ Providence Gold Stars - 31 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 61,937
1st Q
3-0: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
3-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
10-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
2nd Q
10-14: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
13-14: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
13-21: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
16-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
22-21: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
4th Q
25-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
25-28: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
25-31: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
The Gold Stars continued to roll on with their 5th win in their last 6 games, taking down their rivals at home. The run game finally clicked for Providence as both RB Ronnie Byers and RB George Seahorse had big days. Boston drops their 3rd straight game as the defence and offence seem to be caught a little behind the teams around them.
Regina Wheat Kings - 20 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 34 - OT - Provencher Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 23,485
1st Q
7-0: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
10-0: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
2nd Q
10-7: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
17-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
3rd Q
17-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
20-13: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-20: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
Overtime
20-27: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
20-34: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
The Falcons got a chance at redemption against their prairie rivals. However, Regina seemed in control of the contest in the first half. However, a comeback led by WR Terry Upshaw and QB Emerson Thompson would force overtime and give the Falcons with win with a pair of TDs in the extra frame to keep them alive in the playoff hunt.
Long Island Raiders - 19 @ Ottawa Royals - 13 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 44,948
1st Q
0-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
3-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
10-7: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
3rd Q
10-10: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
13-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
13-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
16-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
19-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders doubled up on the Royals this season winning their second meeting with the team. The defence was the star of the contest, holding Ottawa’s offence to just 6 points after an opening drive touchdown. QB Drake Young did leave the contest early for the Royals, which led to QB Tyrion Gainsborough playing out the final quarter and a half. Regardless, the Royals just couldn’t break through.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 35 @ Edmonton Rangers - 27 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - SNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,458
1st Q
7-0: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
7-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
14-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
3rd Q
21-13: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
21-19: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
21-21: EDM - 2PT RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
28-21: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
28-24: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
28-27: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
35-27: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
The Rangers gave the Blue Wings a run for their money on Saturday Night Football, but a determined QB Charles Lemieux would roll on to lead the Blue Wings to their 5th consecutive win, throwing 3 touchdowns in the process. WR Tracy Driscoll had a pair of them in the 2nd quarter as he could use his speed to get away from the slower Ranger defenders.
Halifax Mariners - 7 @ Montreal Rouge - 20 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 23, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,505
1st Q
0-3: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
0-10: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
0-17: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> TE John Schall
7-17: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
4th Q
7-20: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
Montreal’s defence finally showed up this season, creating 4 turnovers against the Mariners. The Rouge offence had the pressure off them as Halifax only put up 7 points, which was on one of only 2 drives into Montreal territory.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 27 @ Vancouver Wolves - 22 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Sunday, August 23, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 35,151
1st Q
3-0: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
2nd Q
3-14: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Kendrick Newton
3-21: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
3rd Q
10-21: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
13-21: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
13-22: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
20-22: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
27-22: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
The final game of the week was a treat as the 8-1 Wolves hosted the 7-2 Blacksmiths. The Wolves came out swinging with a 3-21 lead heading into halftime with a crowd heavily on their side. However, QB Louis Vaughn would come out of the break and lead the Blacksmiths on an amazing comeback in the second half, while the defence held the Wolves to just a single point.
Injury Report
BOS: DB Lawrence Ralph - Day-to-Day
BOS: RB Lando Blake - 9 Weeks
BUF: OL Clancy Harrison - 2 Weeks
BUF: DB Ezra Power - 1 Week
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 1 Week
CGY: OL Derrick Campbell - Day-to-Day
CGY: DL Damien Battles - 1 Week
EDM: OL Matthew Miller - 5 Weeks
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey - 1 Week
HFX: OL Kane Warwick - Day-to-Day
IND: OL TJ Overton - 6 Weeks
IND: OL Gregg Rosenberg - Day-to-Day
LDN: DL Ross Jackson - 1 Week
LDN: TE Pete Mayfield - 2 Weeks
LI: OL Gary Bies - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Randall Graham - Day-to-Day
LI: S Sully Callahan - Day-to-Day
LOU: DL Craig Cromwell - 3 Weeks
MTL: OL Bradley Clark - Day-to-Day
MTL: WR Yahui Sun - 1 Week
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Clarence Sale - 3 Weeks
OTT: QB Drake Young - Day-to-Day
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight - Day-to-Day
OTT: LB Sam Wheeler - Day-to-Day
PIT: OL Ben Salem - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Patrick Hamilton - Day-to-Day
PIT: DL Fred Webster - Day-to-Day
PRO: S Paul Christopher - Day-to-Day
REG: WR Kerry Patrick - Day-to-Day
REG: RB Deion Chapman - 1 Week
TOR: LB Lincoln Webster - Day-to-Day
TOR: TE Lucas Warmer - 3 Weeks
TOR: RB Lukas Ivarsson - Day-to-Day
TOR: QB Todd Baker - 6 Weeks
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
VAN: S Nick Palmer - Day-to-Day
VAN: QB Stanley Evans - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: QB Louis Vaughn PIT - 2 Passing Touchdowns, 321 Passing Yards, 1 Interception
DEF: LB Kurt Warlock PRO - 1 Interception, 1 Forced Fumble, 10 Tackles
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 7-2
Vancouver - 7-2
Edmonton - 5-4
Winnipeg - 3-5-1
Regina - 2-7
Calgary - 1-8
CENTRAL
Pittsburgh - 7-2
Buffalo - 7-2
Indiana - 5-4
Louisville - 5-4
Toronto - 3-6
London - 1-7-1
EAST
Long Island - 7-2
Providence - 5-4
Ottawa - 4-5
Montreal - 4-5
Boston - 4-5
Halifax - 3-6
Playoff Picture
(1) Pittsburgh - 7-2
(2) Long Island - 7-2
(3) Minnesota - 7-2
(4) Buffalo - 7-2
(5) Vancouver - 7-2
(6) Providence - 5-4
(7) Edmonton - 5-4
(8) Indiana - 5-4
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Louisville - 5-4
Ottawa - 4-5
Montreal - 4-5
Boston - 4-5
Winnipeg - 3-5-1
Toronto - 3-6
Halifax - 3-6
Regina - 2-7
London - 1-7-1 - e
Calgary - 1-8 - e
e = Mathematically Eliminated
Power Rankings
1 - Pittsburgh +1
2 - Buffalo -1
3 - Long Island -
4 - Providence +2
5 - Minnesota -
6 - Vancouver -2
7 - Indiana +2
8 - Boston -1
9 - Ottawa -1
10 - Louisville +1
11 - Edmonton -1
12 - Montreal +1
13 - Winnipeg +1
14 - Halifax -2
15 - Calgary +1
16 - Toronto -1
17 - Regina -
18 - London -
Week 11 Games
CGY (1-8) @ BOS (4-5) - AUG 27 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
HFX (3-6) @ LDN (1-7-1) - AUG 28 - 7:30 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LI (7-2) @ PIT (7-2) - AUG 29 - 12:00 PM ET
*LI clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
*LI clinches East Division with Win + PRO Loss
*PIT clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
BUF (7-2) @ LOU (5-4) - AUG 29 - 12:00 PM ET
*BUF clinches playoff spot with Win
TOR (3-6) @ IND (5-4) - AUG 29 - 3:30 PM ET
WPG (3-5-1) @ EDM (5-4) - AUG 29 - 3:30 PM ET
VAN (7-2) @ MIN (7-2) - AUG 29 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
*VAN clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
*MIN clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
PRO (5-4) @ MTL (4-5) - AUG 30 - 1:00 PM ET
OTT (4-5) @ REG (2-7) - AUG 30 - 4:30 PM ET
Roster Moves
BOS: TE Spener Griepentrog | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: TE Davis Langer | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Chris Barrett | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
CGY: DL Jamar Kingston | Active Roster -> Reserve List
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
EDM: DL Chuck Thomas | Active Roster -> Reserve List
HFX: DL Jimmy Snack | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: OL Bert Sherman (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: RB Gary Andrews | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MIN: RB Tyler Kuhn | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Nicolas-Charles Richard | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MTL: OL Ross Guillebeaux | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MTL: RB Jonathan Rougeau (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Winfield Winchester | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
OTT: DL Jordan Buckner | Active Roster -> Waivers
REG: LB Marv Powers | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: LB Vince Stevens | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Judge Barrett | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
TOR: LB Chase Chalker | Active Roster -> Reserve List
VAN: DB Christian Allen | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
VAN: DB Kaden Newsbury | WFU Reserve -> Active Roster
Indiana Victors - 30 @ London Tigers - 23 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 21, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 26,068
1st Q
0-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
0-10: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
2nd Q
3-10: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
10-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
17-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
17-13: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
20-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
20-16: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
27-16: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
4th Q
30-16: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
30-23: LDN - PTD QB Gilles Doucet -> TE Tranquille Rousseau
The London Tigers had a great start against the Victors, jumping out to a 0-10 lead, however, Indiana gathered themselves and bounced back to eventually get up to a 30-16 lead in the 4th. WR Jake Abbredezzi was a key factor with a couple of big touchdowns to help in the win. Indy grabs a very important win as they end their 2-games skid and keep pace in the competitive Central.
Minnesota Serpents - 33 @ Calgary Tigers - 23 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Friday, August 21, 1970 - 9:00 PM ET/7:00 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 27,284
1st Q
7-0: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Evan Clanton
10-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
10-7: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Patrick Early
13-7: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
2nd Q
13-10: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
20-10: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
20-13: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
23-13: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
23-20: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
30-20: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
4th Q
33-20: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
33-23: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
After falling to the Gold Stars last week, the Serpents rebounded with a strong win over the Calgary Tigers. Calgary was able to keep it close into the second half, however, they continued to suffer injuries on the D-line which only allowed the run-first Serpents to pull away.
Louisville Thunder - 28 @ Toronto Steelheads - 20 - Anderson Stadium - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 48,538
1st Q
0-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
0-6: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
2nd Q
7-6: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
14-6: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
14-12: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Cameron Kane
14-14: TOR - 2PT QB Michael Benedict -> TE Ryan Hatcher
14-17: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
4th Q
21-17: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
21-20: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
28-20: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
The season could only get worse for the Steelheads who lost another 5 players to injury during this game, including QB Todd Baker. QB Michael Benedict came in as relief and got the Steelheads into the game in the 3rd, however, the Thunder bounced back with a big 4th quarter. Louisville picked up their 1st win since week 5 to keep pace in the playoff race.
Boston Independents - 25 @ Providence Gold Stars - 31 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 61,937
1st Q
3-0: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
3-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
10-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
2nd Q
10-14: PRO - RTD RB George Seahorse
13-14: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
13-21: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
3rd Q
16-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
22-21: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
4th Q
25-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
25-28: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
25-31: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
The Gold Stars continued to roll on with their 5th win in their last 6 games, taking down their rivals at home. The run game finally clicked for Providence as both RB Ronnie Byers and RB George Seahorse had big days. Boston drops their 3rd straight game as the defence and offence seem to be caught a little behind the teams around them.
Regina Wheat Kings - 20 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 34 - OT - Provencher Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 23,485
1st Q
7-0: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
10-0: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
2nd Q
10-7: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
17-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Nick Spalding
3rd Q
17-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
20-13: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-20: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
Overtime
20-27: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
20-34: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
The Falcons got a chance at redemption against their prairie rivals. However, Regina seemed in control of the contest in the first half. However, a comeback led by WR Terry Upshaw and QB Emerson Thompson would force overtime and give the Falcons with win with a pair of TDs in the extra frame to keep them alive in the playoff hunt.
Long Island Raiders - 19 @ Ottawa Royals - 13 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 44,948
1st Q
0-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Colby Bancana
3-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
10-7: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
3rd Q
10-10: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
13-10: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
13-13: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
4th Q
16-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
19-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders doubled up on the Royals this season winning their second meeting with the team. The defence was the star of the contest, holding Ottawa’s offence to just 6 points after an opening drive touchdown. QB Drake Young did leave the contest early for the Royals, which led to QB Tyrion Gainsborough playing out the final quarter and a half. Regardless, the Royals just couldn’t break through.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 35 @ Edmonton Rangers - 27 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, August 22, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/5:00 PM MT - SNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,458
1st Q
7-0: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
7-7: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
2nd Q
14-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
21-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
3rd Q
21-13: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
21-19: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
21-21: EDM - 2PT RB Gary Hubbard
4th Q
28-21: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> TE Paul Arturberry
28-24: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
28-27: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
35-27: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
The Rangers gave the Blue Wings a run for their money on Saturday Night Football, but a determined QB Charles Lemieux would roll on to lead the Blue Wings to their 5th consecutive win, throwing 3 touchdowns in the process. WR Tracy Driscoll had a pair of them in the 2nd quarter as he could use his speed to get away from the slower Ranger defenders.
Halifax Mariners - 7 @ Montreal Rouge - 20 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 23, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 45,505
1st Q
0-3: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
0-10: MTL - RTD RB Théodore Lemieux
3rd Q
0-17: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> TE John Schall
7-17: HFX - RTD RB Ed Finley
4th Q
7-20: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
Montreal’s defence finally showed up this season, creating 4 turnovers against the Mariners. The Rouge offence had the pressure off them as Halifax only put up 7 points, which was on one of only 2 drives into Montreal territory.
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 27 @ Vancouver Wolves - 22 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Sunday, August 23, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PM PT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 35,151
1st Q
3-0: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Akira Sakamoto
2nd Q
3-14: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Kendrick Newton
3-21: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
3rd Q
10-21: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> TE Jesse Butler
13-21: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
13-22: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
20-22: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
27-22: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
The final game of the week was a treat as the 8-1 Wolves hosted the 7-2 Blacksmiths. The Wolves came out swinging with a 3-21 lead heading into halftime with a crowd heavily on their side. However, QB Louis Vaughn would come out of the break and lead the Blacksmiths on an amazing comeback in the second half, while the defence held the Wolves to just a single point.
Injury Report
BOS: DB Lawrence Ralph - Day-to-Day
BOS: RB Lando Blake - 9 Weeks
BUF: OL Clancy Harrison - 2 Weeks
BUF: DB Ezra Power - 1 Week
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 1 Week
CGY: OL Derrick Campbell - Day-to-Day
CGY: DL Damien Battles - 1 Week
EDM: OL Matthew Miller - 5 Weeks
EDM: DL Stu Godfrey - 1 Week
HFX: OL Kane Warwick - Day-to-Day
IND: OL TJ Overton - 6 Weeks
IND: OL Gregg Rosenberg - Day-to-Day
LDN: DL Ross Jackson - 1 Week
LDN: TE Pete Mayfield - 2 Weeks
LI: OL Gary Bies - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Randall Graham - Day-to-Day
LI: S Sully Callahan - Day-to-Day
LOU: DL Craig Cromwell - 3 Weeks
MTL: OL Bradley Clark - Day-to-Day
MTL: WR Yahui Sun - 1 Week
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Clarence Sale - 3 Weeks
OTT: QB Drake Young - Day-to-Day
OTT: RB Corbyn Knight - Day-to-Day
OTT: LB Sam Wheeler - Day-to-Day
PIT: OL Ben Salem - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Patrick Hamilton - Day-to-Day
PIT: DL Fred Webster - Day-to-Day
PRO: S Paul Christopher - Day-to-Day
REG: WR Kerry Patrick - Day-to-Day
REG: RB Deion Chapman - 1 Week
TOR: LB Lincoln Webster - Day-to-Day
TOR: TE Lucas Warmer - 3 Weeks
TOR: RB Lukas Ivarsson - Day-to-Day
TOR: QB Todd Baker - 6 Weeks
TOR: WR Edmund Landry - Day-to-Day
VAN: S Nick Palmer - Day-to-Day
VAN: QB Stanley Evans - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 7-2
Vancouver - 7-2
Edmonton - 5-4
Winnipeg - 3-5-1
Regina - 2-7
Calgary - 1-8
CENTRAL
Pittsburgh - 7-2
Buffalo - 7-2
Indiana - 5-4
Louisville - 5-4
Toronto - 3-6
London - 1-7-1
EAST
Long Island - 7-2
Providence - 5-4
Ottawa - 4-5
Montreal - 4-5
Boston - 4-5
Halifax - 3-6
Playoff Picture
(1) Pittsburgh - 7-2
(2) Long Island - 7-2
(3) Minnesota - 7-2
(4) Buffalo - 7-2
(5) Vancouver - 7-2
(6) Providence - 5-4
(7) Edmonton - 5-4
(8) Indiana - 5-4
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Louisville - 5-4
Ottawa - 4-5
Montreal - 4-5
Boston - 4-5
Winnipeg - 3-5-1
Toronto - 3-6
Halifax - 3-6
Regina - 2-7
London - 1-7-1 - e
Calgary - 1-8 - e
e = Mathematically Eliminated
Power Rankings
1 - Pittsburgh +1
2 - Buffalo -1
3 - Long Island -
4 - Providence +2
5 - Minnesota -
6 - Vancouver -2
7 - Indiana +2
8 - Boston -1
9 - Ottawa -1
10 - Louisville +1
11 - Edmonton -1
12 - Montreal +1
13 - Winnipeg +1
14 - Halifax -2
15 - Calgary +1
16 - Toronto -1
17 - Regina -
18 - London -
Week 11 Games
CGY (1-8) @ BOS (4-5) - AUG 27 - 7:00 PM ET - Thursday Night Football
HFX (3-6) @ LDN (1-7-1) - AUG 28 - 7:30 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LI (7-2) @ PIT (7-2) - AUG 29 - 12:00 PM ET
*LI clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
*LI clinches East Division with Win + PRO Loss
*PIT clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
BUF (7-2) @ LOU (5-4) - AUG 29 - 12:00 PM ET
*BUF clinches playoff spot with Win
TOR (3-6) @ IND (5-4) - AUG 29 - 3:30 PM ET
WPG (3-5-1) @ EDM (5-4) - AUG 29 - 3:30 PM ET
VAN (7-2) @ MIN (7-2) - AUG 29 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
*VAN clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
*MIN clinches playoff spot with Win + at least 1 of PRO, IND, EDM, LOU Loss
PRO (5-4) @ MTL (4-5) - AUG 30 - 1:00 PM ET
OTT (4-5) @ REG (2-7) - AUG 30 - 4:30 PM ET
1970 Week 11
Roster Moves
BOS: RB Lando Blake | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: RB Rocky Newton (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Active Roster -> Waivers
EDM: OL Matthew Miller | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: OL Norm Bakersfield | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Jordan Buckner | Waivers (OTT) -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Active Roster -> Waivers
IND: OL TJ Overton | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
IND: OL Peter Manning | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: S Johnny Berger | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Active Roster -> Waivers
MTL: DB Adam Levesque | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Active Roster -> Waivers
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Marshall Craig | Active Roster -> Reserve List
TOR: QB Todd Baker | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: QB Madison Beck (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Calgary Tigers - 11 @ Boston Independents - 38 - Richardson Stadium - Thursday, August 27, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,993
1st Q
0-3: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
0-10: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
2nd Q
0-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
0-24: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
1-24: CGY - Single K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
1-31: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
8-31: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
4th Q
8-38: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
11-38: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
Boston picked up a vital win over the Calgary Tigers on the final Thursday Night game of the season. WR Al Allmendinger continued to rise up as he has gotten more comfortable with his new team. Calgary continued to battle injuries losing a pair of LBs and their top WR Ted Jackson.
Halifax Mariners - 17 @ London Tigers - 12 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 28, 1970 - 7:30 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 24,505
1st Q
7-0: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: HFX - RTD RB Rene Lyons
14-6: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
14-9: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
14-12: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
17-12: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
A pair of first-half touchdowns was enough for the Mariners to capture their 4th win of the season. RB Rene Lyons would get into the endzone for the first time this season. The Tigers continued their struggles offensively, only being able to get field goals.
Long Island Raiders - 24 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 23 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,243
1st Q
0-3: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
7-3: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
7-6: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
14-6: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
14-12: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
14-13: PIT - Single K Al Highlander
3rd Q
14-16: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
14-23: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
21-23: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
24-23: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders jumped out to an early lead over the Blacksmiths in this afternoon matchup, but Pittsburgh bounced back and took a 9-point lead in the second half. However, Pittsburgh’s win streak would end with the Raiders able to bounce back with a late surge. WR Larry Mossholder caught the important touchdown and a downfield throw to set up the game-winning field goal.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 27 @ Louisville Thunder - 34 - OT - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,068
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3-7: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
10-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
2nd Q
17-7: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
17-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
17-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
24-21: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
4th Q
24-24: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
27-24: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
27-27: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
Overtime
27-34: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
While the Raiders and Blacksmiths had their fantastic showdown, the Blue Wings and Thunder had a similar bout just down the road. The teams battled back and forth all game leading to a tied score at the end of regulation. However, in OT, Buffalo would lose starting QB Charles Lemieux, bringing QB Travis Jackson into action. Jackson was unable to get the offence going while the Thunder would get a second touchdown from WR Casey Coleman to capture their 6th win of the season.
Toronto Steelheads - 20 @ Indiana Victors - 26 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 44,784
1st Q
0-3: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
0-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jack Duncan
2nd Q
7-10: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Sterling Underhill
7-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
10-16: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
13-16: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-23: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
4th Q
20-23: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
20-26: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
QB Michael Benedict got the start for the Steelheads and gave the Victors a tougher matchup than they were expecting. The Benedict-led Steelheads were able to make it a 3-point game in the 4th quarter, however, Indiana was able to hold on to the win to keep themselves in the playoff picture.
Winnipeg Falcons - 31 @ Edmonton Rangers - 24 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> Juwan Sylvester
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
2nd Q
14-7: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
17-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
17-17: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
4th Q
24-17: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
24-24: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
31-24: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Elijah Skinner
The red-hot Falcons would capture their 3rd straight win in a back-and-forth duel with the Rangers. Both teams traded blows, but QB Emerson would throw 2 touchdowns in the final quarter in order to take a late lead and capture the win. For the second time this season, Edmonton has slid back down to .500 after stringing together a few wins and is starting to slip from a potential playoff spot while the Falcons keep themselves in the conversation.
*Long Island clinches playoff spot with Edmonton’s loss
Vancouver Wolves - 17 @ Minnesota Serpents - 25 - Midgard Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 49,676
1st Q
0-7: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
2nd Q
7-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
3rd Q
10-14: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
10-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
17-17: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
4th Q
17-18: MIN - Single K Ray Bough
17-25: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
Minnesota would put a stranglehold on the West Division with an all-important win over the Wolves. A strong 4th quarter from the Serpents would give them their second win over the Wolves this season which puts them in a position to capture the division title next week. The Wolves put up a fight, but just could not solve the Serpents’ strong secondary late in the game.
*Minnesota clinches playoff spot
Providence Gold Stars - 13 @ Montreal Rouge - 7 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,649
1st Q
2nd Q
3-0: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
3-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
10-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
4th Q
13-7: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
Montreal’s defence continued to build off of a strong performance from last week, but their offence regressed being mostly shut down by the Gold Stars’ defence. Providence’s offence did just enough to capture their 6th win in their last 7 games and keep themselves in the running for the East Division.
Ottawa Royals - 31 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 14 - Broad Street Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 12,922
1st Q
0-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Kerry Patrick
7-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
2nd Q
7-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
14-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
3rd Q
21-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
28-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
28-11: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
4th Q
31-11: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
31-14: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
Ottawa got a much-needed win over the Wheat Kings to close out Week 11. QB Drake Young and RB Corbyn Knight shined in the win as they needed to become the leaders if the team wants to make a last push for a playoff spot. Regina had some solid moments but was eventually outmatched by the Royals’ defence.
Injury Report
BUF: QB Charles Lemieux - Day-to-Day
BUF: OL Jonah Lucas - 2 Weeks
CGY: LB Nick Parker - 6 Weeks
CGY: LB Tanner Upton - 1 Week
CGY: WR Ted Jackson - 3 Weeks
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman - 1 Week
HFX: DL Lukka Kudro - 1 Week
IND: DL Howard Grant
LDN: DB Jackson Miles - 1 Week
LI: LB Red Clarkson - Day-to-Day
LI: DB Ross Conroy - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Forrest Green - 5 Weeks
LI: S Eric Willis - 3 Weeks
MIN: LB Garrett Roberts - Day-to-Day
MIN: OL Jordan Bryson - 4 Weeks
MTL: DL Alan Franjkovic - Day-to-Day
MTL: LB Jean-Christophe Bain - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Donald Dozier - 2 Weeks
OTT: DL Bernhard Hartmann - 1 Week
PIT: DL Fred Webster - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Kyle Essena - Day-to-Day
PRO: OL Czesław Krasowsk - Day-to-Day
REG: TE Hank Bradford - 5 Weeks
WPG: OL Alex Chartrand - 2 Weeks
WPG: TE Kenneth Wilson - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: WR Casey Coleman LOU - 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 112 Receiving Yards
DEF: DL Wayne Baxton HFX - 2 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 5 Tackles
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 8-2 - X
Vancouver - 7-3
Edmonton - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Regina - 2-8
Calgary - 1-9
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 7-3
Pittsburgh - 7-3
Indiana - 6-4
Louisville - 6-4
Toronto - 3-7
London - 1-8-1
EAST
Long Island - 8-2
Providence - 6-4
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6
Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 8-2 - X
(2) Long Island - 8-2 - X
(3) Buffalo - 7-3
(4) Pittsburgh - 7-3
(5) Vancouver - 7-3
(6) Providence - 6-4
(7) Indiana - 6-4
(8) Louisville - 6-4
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Edmonton - 5-5
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6
Toronto - 3-7 - e
Regina - 2-8 - e
London - 1-8-1 - e
Calgary - 1-9 - e
Power Rankings
1 - Long Island +2
2 - Minnesota +3
3 - Buffalo -1
4 - Pittsburgh -3
5 - Providence -1
6 - Vancouver -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Louisville +2
9 - Boston -1
10 - Ottawa -1
11 - Winnipeg +2
12 - Edmonton -1
13 - Montreal -1
14 - Halifax -
15 - Toronto +1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -
18 - London -
Week 12 Games
EDM (5-5) @ MIN (8-2) - SEP 4 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
*MIN clinches West Division with Win or VAN Loss
PRO (6-4) @ LI (8-2) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
*LI clinches East Division with Win
*PRO clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
HFX (4-6) @ BOS (5-5) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
WPG (4-5-1) @ CGY (1-9) - SEP 5 - 3:30 PM ET
MTL (4-6) @ OTT (5-5) - SEP 5 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BUF (7-3) @ PIT (7-3) - SEP 6 - 1:00 PM ET
*BUF clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches Central Division with Win of 11 or more points
REG (2-8) @ VAN (7-3) - SEP 6 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN clinches playoff spot (and will play Minnesota in the Mackenzie Cup) with Win or EDM Loss
LDN (1-8-1) @ TOR (3-7) - SEP 7 - 2:00 PM ET - Labour Day
LOU (6-4) @ IND (6-4) - SEP 7 - 6:00 PM ET
*LOU clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
*IND clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
Roster Moves
BOS: RB Lando Blake | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: RB Rocky Newton (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BUF: S Mathieu Cazenave | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Active Roster -> Waivers
EDM: OL Matthew Miller | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: OL Norm Bakersfield | WFU Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Jordan Buckner | Waivers (OTT) -> Active Roster
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Active Roster -> Waivers
IND: OL TJ Overton | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
IND: OL Peter Manning | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: S Johnny Berger | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Active Roster -> Waivers
MTL: DB Adam Levesque | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Active Roster -> Waivers
PIT: OL Benedict Benedicto | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
PIT: OL Marshall Craig | Active Roster -> Reserve List
TOR: QB Todd Baker | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: QB Madison Beck (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Calgary Tigers - 11 @ Boston Independents - 38 - Richardson Stadium - Thursday, August 27, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - TNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 43,993
1st Q
0-3: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
0-10: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
2nd Q
0-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
0-24: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Felix Fontaine
1-24: CGY - Single K Billy Eichelberger
3rd Q
1-31: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
8-31: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
4th Q
8-38: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
11-38: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
Boston picked up a vital win over the Calgary Tigers on the final Thursday Night game of the season. WR Al Allmendinger continued to rise up as he has gotten more comfortable with his new team. Calgary continued to battle injuries losing a pair of LBs and their top WR Ted Jackson.
Halifax Mariners - 17 @ London Tigers - 12 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, August 28, 1970 - 7:30 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 24,505
1st Q
7-0: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
7-3: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
14-3: HFX - RTD RB Rene Lyons
14-6: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
3rd Q
14-9: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
4th Q
14-12: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
17-12: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
A pair of first-half touchdowns was enough for the Mariners to capture their 4th win of the season. RB Rene Lyons would get into the endzone for the first time this season. The Tigers continued their struggles offensively, only being able to get field goals.
Long Island Raiders - 24 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 23 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 48,243
1st Q
0-3: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
7-3: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
7-6: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
2nd Q
14-6: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton
14-12: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
14-13: PIT - Single K Al Highlander
3rd Q
14-16: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
14-23: PIT - RTD RB Raymond Green
21-23: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
24-23: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
The Raiders jumped out to an early lead over the Blacksmiths in this afternoon matchup, but Pittsburgh bounced back and took a 9-point lead in the second half. However, Pittsburgh’s win streak would end with the Raiders able to bounce back with a late surge. WR Larry Mossholder caught the important touchdown and a downfield throw to set up the game-winning field goal.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 27 @ Louisville Thunder - 34 - OT - Thunder Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,068
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3-7: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
10-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
2nd Q
17-7: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
17-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
17-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
24-21: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
4th Q
24-24: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
27-24: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
27-27: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
Overtime
27-34: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
While the Raiders and Blacksmiths had their fantastic showdown, the Blue Wings and Thunder had a similar bout just down the road. The teams battled back and forth all game leading to a tied score at the end of regulation. However, in OT, Buffalo would lose starting QB Charles Lemieux, bringing QB Travis Jackson into action. Jackson was unable to get the offence going while the Thunder would get a second touchdown from WR Casey Coleman to capture their 6th win of the season.
Toronto Steelheads - 20 @ Indiana Victors - 26 - Victory Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 44,784
1st Q
0-3: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
0-10: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jack Duncan
2nd Q
7-10: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Sterling Underhill
7-13: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3rd Q
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
10-16: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
13-16: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
13-23: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
4th Q
20-23: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
20-26: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
QB Michael Benedict got the start for the Steelheads and gave the Victors a tougher matchup than they were expecting. The Benedict-led Steelheads were able to make it a 3-point game in the 4th quarter, however, Indiana was able to hold on to the win to keep themselves in the playoff picture.
Winnipeg Falcons - 31 @ Edmonton Rangers - 24 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,470
1st Q
7-0: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> Juwan Sylvester
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Alex Browne Sr.
2nd Q
14-7: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
14-10: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
17-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
17-17: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
4th Q
24-17: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
24-24: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
31-24: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Elijah Skinner
The red-hot Falcons would capture their 3rd straight win in a back-and-forth duel with the Rangers. Both teams traded blows, but QB Emerson would throw 2 touchdowns in the final quarter in order to take a late lead and capture the win. For the second time this season, Edmonton has slid back down to .500 after stringing together a few wins and is starting to slip from a potential playoff spot while the Falcons keep themselves in the conversation.
*Long Island clinches playoff spot with Edmonton’s loss
Vancouver Wolves - 17 @ Minnesota Serpents - 25 - Midgard Stadium - Saturday, August 29, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy/Light Rain - Attendance: 49,676
1st Q
0-7: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
2nd Q
7-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
3rd Q
10-14: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
10-17: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
17-17: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
4th Q
17-18: MIN - Single K Ray Bough
17-25: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
Minnesota would put a stranglehold on the West Division with an all-important win over the Wolves. A strong 4th quarter from the Serpents would give them their second win over the Wolves this season which puts them in a position to capture the division title next week. The Wolves put up a fight, but just could not solve the Serpents’ strong secondary late in the game.
*Minnesota clinches playoff spot
Providence Gold Stars - 13 @ Montreal Rouge - 7 - Mount Royal Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 45,649
1st Q
2nd Q
3-0: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
3-7: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Yahui Sun
10-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
4th Q
13-7: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
Montreal’s defence continued to build off of a strong performance from last week, but their offence regressed being mostly shut down by the Gold Stars’ defence. Providence’s offence did just enough to capture their 6th win in their last 7 games and keep themselves in the running for the East Division.
Ottawa Royals - 31 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 14 - Broad Street Stadium - Sunday, August 30, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 12,922
1st Q
0-7: REG - PTD QB Rusty Lamb -> WR Kerry Patrick
7-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
2nd Q
7-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
14-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
3rd Q
21-10: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
28-10: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
28-11: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
4th Q
31-11: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
31-14: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
Ottawa got a much-needed win over the Wheat Kings to close out Week 11. QB Drake Young and RB Corbyn Knight shined in the win as they needed to become the leaders if the team wants to make a last push for a playoff spot. Regina had some solid moments but was eventually outmatched by the Royals’ defence.
Injury Report
BUF: QB Charles Lemieux - Day-to-Day
BUF: OL Jonah Lucas - 2 Weeks
CGY: LB Nick Parker - 6 Weeks
CGY: LB Tanner Upton - 1 Week
CGY: WR Ted Jackson - 3 Weeks
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman - 1 Week
HFX: DL Lukka Kudro - 1 Week
IND: DL Howard Grant
LDN: DB Jackson Miles - 1 Week
LI: LB Red Clarkson - Day-to-Day
LI: DB Ross Conroy - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Forrest Green - 5 Weeks
LI: S Eric Willis - 3 Weeks
MIN: LB Garrett Roberts - Day-to-Day
MIN: OL Jordan Bryson - 4 Weeks
MTL: DL Alan Franjkovic - Day-to-Day
MTL: LB Jean-Christophe Bain - Day-to-Day
OTT: S Donald Dozier - 2 Weeks
OTT: DL Bernhard Hartmann - 1 Week
PIT: DL Fred Webster - Day-to-Day
PIT: LB Kyle Essena - Day-to-Day
PRO: OL Czesław Krasowsk - Day-to-Day
REG: TE Hank Bradford - 5 Weeks
WPG: OL Alex Chartrand - 2 Weeks
WPG: TE Kenneth Wilson - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 8-2 - X
Vancouver - 7-3
Edmonton - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Regina - 2-8
Calgary - 1-9
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 7-3
Pittsburgh - 7-3
Indiana - 6-4
Louisville - 6-4
Toronto - 3-7
London - 1-8-1
EAST
Long Island - 8-2
Providence - 6-4
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6
Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 8-2 - X
(2) Long Island - 8-2 - X
(3) Buffalo - 7-3
(4) Pittsburgh - 7-3
(5) Vancouver - 7-3
(6) Providence - 6-4
(7) Indiana - 6-4
(8) Louisville - 6-4
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Edmonton - 5-5
Ottawa - 5-5
Boston - 5-5
Winnipeg - 4-5-1
Montreal - 4-6
Halifax - 4-6
Toronto - 3-7 - e
Regina - 2-8 - e
London - 1-8-1 - e
Calgary - 1-9 - e
Power Rankings
1 - Long Island +2
2 - Minnesota +3
3 - Buffalo -1
4 - Pittsburgh -3
5 - Providence -1
6 - Vancouver -
7 - Indiana -
8 - Louisville +2
9 - Boston -1
10 - Ottawa -1
11 - Winnipeg +2
12 - Edmonton -1
13 - Montreal -1
14 - Halifax -
15 - Toronto +1
16 - Calgary -1
17 - Regina -
18 - London -
Week 12 Games
EDM (5-5) @ MIN (8-2) - SEP 4 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
*MIN clinches West Division with Win or VAN Loss
PRO (6-4) @ LI (8-2) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
*LI clinches East Division with Win
*PRO clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
HFX (4-6) @ BOS (5-5) - SEP 5 - 12:00 PM ET
WPG (4-5-1) @ CGY (1-9) - SEP 5 - 3:30 PM ET
MTL (4-6) @ OTT (5-5) - SEP 5 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BUF (7-3) @ PIT (7-3) - SEP 6 - 1:00 PM ET
*BUF clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches playoff spot with Win
*PIT clinches Central Division with Win of 11 or more points
REG (2-8) @ VAN (7-3) - SEP 6 - 4:30 PM ET
*VAN clinches playoff spot (and will play Minnesota in the Mackenzie Cup) with Win or EDM Loss
LDN (1-8-1) @ TOR (3-7) - SEP 7 - 2:00 PM ET - Labour Day
LOU (6-4) @ IND (6-4) - SEP 7 - 6:00 PM ET
*LOU clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
*IND clinches playoff spot with Win + EDM, OTT, and BOS Loss
1970 Week 12
BUF: S Gold Fabron | Waivers -> Reserve List
HFX: DL Ryder O’Shea | Waivers -> Reserve List
LI: OL Forrest Green | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LI: OL Bret Atkins | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: LB Le’Darius Wynn | Injured Reserve -> Active Roster
LOU: LB Elias Ragsdale | Active Roster -> Reserve List
LOU: S Gordon Jeffries | Waivers -> Reserve List
MIN: OL Jordan Bryson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Donnie Wallace | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MTL: DB Anthony Poirier | Waivers -> Active Roster
OTT: S Donald Dozier | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
OTT: S Joseph Ackerman | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: TE Lucas Warmer | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: TE Rénald Longuepee | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Edmonton Rangers - 17 @ Minnesota Serpents - 36 - Midgard Stadium - Friday, September 4, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - FNF - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 49,676
1st Q
0-7: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
7-7: EDM - PTD QB Blair Collins -> WR Johnathan Duncan
2nd Q
7-14: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
7-21: MIN - RTD RB Richard Morin
3rd Q
14-21: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
14-28: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
17-28: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
4th Q17-29: MIN - Single K Ray Bough
17-36: MIN - RTD RB Carter Roy
Minnesota got their revenge on the Rangers with a strong win to close out their final home game of the season. The team as a whole completely outmatched the Rangers who just had no answers in the 2nd meeting between the teams this season.
*MIN clinches West Division will host Mackenzie Cup
*VAN clinches playoff spot and will play Minnesota in the Mackenzie Cup
Providence Gold Stars - 24 @ Long Island Raiders - 14 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, September 5, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 39,707
1st Q
3-0: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
10-0: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Edward Webb
2nd Q
10-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
10-14: LI - RTD RB Dareion Fields
3rd Q
17-14: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
4th Q
24-14: PRO - QB Landon Ross -> WR Owen Paisley
The Providence Gold Stars went to Long Island and won a very important game against the Raiders. QB Landon Ross threw two touchdowns in the win to give the Gold Stars their 5th straight win. The win does put the Gold Stars in a position where they could still clinch the East Division. The Raiders suffered their first loss since week 5, also to the Gold Stars.
Halifax Mariners - 11 @ Boston Independents - 23 - Richardson Stadium - Saturday, September 5, 1970 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 43,993
1st Q
3-0: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
3-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
2nd Q
10-7: HFX - PTD QB Lyle Painter -> WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence
3rd Q
10-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
10-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
11-17: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
4th Q
11-20: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
11-23: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock Boston’s second straight home game would be another strong win to keep their playoff hopes alive, taking down the Mariners 23-11. WR Al Allmendinger continued his path of growing into the Boston offence, grabbing 2 more touchdowns. The Mariners looked completely beaten, especially after suffering many injuries in the game.
Winnipeg Falcons - 30 @ Calgary Tigers - 7 - Tigers Stadium at The Stampede - Saturday, September 5, 1970 - 3:30 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 28,130
1st Q
3-0: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
10-0: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
2nd Q
13-0: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
20-0: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
3rd Q
20-7: CGY - PTD QB Jerome Sheppard -> WR Spencer Hicks
4th Q
27-7: WPG - PTD QB Emerson Thompson -> WR Terry Upshaw
30-7: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
Winnipeg continued their run down the stretch to keep their slim playoff hopes alive (needing an Ottawa loss later in the night). Winnipeg’s defence was the star in this game with LB Claude Clarke leading the way with 13 tackles. Calgary just had no answers and only more injuries.
Montreal Rouge - 17 @ Ottawa Royals - 24 - Royals Stadium at Brewer Park - Saturday, September 5, 1970 - 7:00 PM ET - SNF - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 44,842
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
3-7: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
3-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
10-14: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Chad Anderson
3rd Q
10-21: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
4th Q
10-24: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
17-24: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
With their backs against the wall, the Royals needed a big win over their rivals and they would pull off a win with a strong first 3 quarters. Montreal attempted a late comeback, but they fell short after a late interception from S Marc Bellecourt.
Buffalo Blue Wings - 29 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 17 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Sunday, September 6, 1970 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 48,425
1st Q
3-0: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3-7: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Justin Dubuque
6-7: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
13-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
16-7: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3rd Q
16-14: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
16-17: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
4th Q
22-17: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
29-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
A game that could decide the very competitive Central Division would be a solid game. The Blue Wings did get out to a strong lead in the first half, leading 16-7, but Pittsburgh bounced back with a strong 3rd to regain the lead. Buffalo countered with a touchdown early in the 4th, Pittsburgh’s attempts to answer would fall short while the Blue Wings would tack on another touchdown late to seal the win.
*BUF clinches playoff spot
Regina Wheat Kings - 9 @ Vancouver Wolves - 23 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Sunday, September 6, 1970 - 4:30 PM ET - Weather: Rain - Attendance: 34,211
1st Q
2nd Q
0-7: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
1-7: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
1-10: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
1-17: VAN - RTD RB Joseph Cook
7-17: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
9-17: REG - 2PT QB Rusty Lamb
9-20: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
4th Q
9-23: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
A rainy day in Vancouver led to a pretty tame match between Vancouver and Regina. The Wolves didn’t have to do much in order to grab their 8th win of the season, hence letting some backups come into the game late in the contest. Regina struggled in the rain but still pulled to within a touchdown, however, Vancouver’s defence closed it out.
London Tigers - 11 @ Toronto Steelheads - 31 - Anderson Stadium - Monday, September 7, 1970 - 2:00 PM ET - Labour Day - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 43,862
1st Q
0-7: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
2nd Q
0-14: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> TE Ryan Hatcher
7-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
3rd Q
10-14: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-21: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Edmund Landry
4th Q
11-21: LDN - Single K Nimrod Handsworth
11-24: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
11-31: TOR - PTD QB Michael Benedict -> WR Sterling Underhill
QB Michael Benedict stole the show in Toronto, throwing 3 touchdowns to win Toronto’s 4th win of the season. On the other side, QB Emmitt Jackson was actually able to complete a game but overall struggled to move the ball. The strong performance from Benedict is promising for the Steelheads who could very well be looking for a new starting QB next season.
Louisville Thunder - 32 @ Indiana Victors - 28 - OT - Victory Stadium - Monday, September 7, 1970 - 6:00 PM ET - Labour Day - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,962
1st Q
1-0: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
1-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
1-8: IND - Single K Ross Poindexter
2nd Q
8-8: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Leonard Green
15-8: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
3rd Q
15-11: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
18-11: LOU - FG K Elvis Franklin
18-18: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Jake Abbredezzi
4th Q
18-25: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
25-25: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
Overtime
25-28: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
32-28: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
The final game of the week was the one with the highest stakes. The two rivals would show down in a game that could decided on which of the two teams could make the playoffs. The game would be back and forth throughout, ending tied after regulation. In the extra frame, the Victors would get an early field goal, but it would be the Thunder who bounced back with a touchdown quickly. They would hold off the Victors but were unable to get enough points to win the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Victors.
*BUF clinches Central Division
Injury Report
BOS: DB Mordecai King - 6 Weeks
BUF: DL Bill Bailey - 1 Week
BUF: DL Tournel Guay - Day-to-Day
HFX: WR Barnaby Underwood-Zimmerman - Day-to-Day
HFX: WR Johnny Starwood - Day-to-Day
HFX: OL Tony Walker-Jones - 2 Weeks
HFX: RB Ed Finley - Day-to-Day
HFX: OL Clifford Pratt - 1 Week
IND: LB Terrence Patton - 2 Weeks
LDN: WR Carter Henderson - Day-to-Day
LDN: WR Leon Hudson - 2 Weeks
LI: OL Tony D’Allesandro - 11 Weeks
MIN: DB Jayson Klyde - 3 Weeks
MIN: OL Paul O’Doherty - 6 Weeks
MIN: DL Teddy Piper - Day-to-Day
MTL: DL Sebastian Hamilton - Day-to-Day
OTT: RB Jim Salem - 2 Weeks
OTT: OL Martin Graw - 3 Weeks
OTT: DL Zane Tannith - Day-to-Day
PIT: RB Ronald O’Sullivan - Day-to-Day
PRO: LB Victor Falkensteig - 3 Weeks
PRO: QB Ulysses Lawyer - 6 Weeks
REG: OL Fred Tiny - 6 Weeks
REG: DB Jerry Love - Day-to-Day
TOR: LB Oscar Wilkins - 1 Week
TOR: DB Dwayne James - 4 Weeks
VAN: TE Johnny Temple - 3 Weeks
VAN: OL Kenny Rudolph - Day-to-Day
WPG: LB Archie Matthews - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Tie-Breaker Rules
1 - Divisional Placement (Only applies to interdivisional tie-beakers) - ex Finishing 2nd in one division is better than finishing 3rd in another
2 - Head-to-Head (This is first in Divisional tie-breakers)
3 - Division Record4 - Point Differential
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 9-2 -Y
Vancouver - 8-4 -X
Winnipeg - 5-5-1
Edmonton - 5-6
Regina - 2-9
Calgary - 1-10
CENTRAL
Buffalo - 8-3 -Y
Pittsburgh - 7-4 -X
Louisville - 7-4
Indiana - 6-5
Toronto - 4-7
London - 1-9-1
EAST
Long Island - 8-3 -X
Providence - 7-4 -X
Ottawa - 6-5
Boston - 6-5
Montreal - 4-7
Halifax - 4-7
Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 9-2 -Y
(2) Buffalo - 8-3 -X
(3) Long Island - 8-3 -X
(4) Vancouver - 8-3 -X
(5) Pittsburgh - 7-4 -X
(6) Providence - 7-4 -X
(7) Louisville - 7-4
(8) Ottawa - 6-5
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Indiana - 6-5
Boston - 6-5
Winnipeg - 5-5-1 -e
Edmonton - 5-6 -e
Toronto - 4-7 -e
Montreal - 4-7 -e
Halifax - 4-7 -e
Regina - 2-9 -e
London - 1-9-1 -e
Calgary - 1-10 -e
Power Rankings
1 - Minnesota +1
2 - Buffalo +1
3 - Long Island -2
4 - Providence +1
5 - Pittsburgh -1
6 - Louisville +2
7 - Vancouver -1
8 - Indiana -1
9 - Ottawa +1
10 - Boston -1
11 - Winnipeg -
12 - Edmonton -
13 - Montreal -
14 - Toronto +1
15 - Halifax -1
16 - Calgary -
17 - Regina -
18 - London -
Week 13 Games
MTL (4-7) @ PRO (7-4) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
*PRO clinches East Division with Win + LI Loss
LI (8-3) @ HFX (4-7) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
*LI clinches East Division with Win
PIT (7-4) @ TOR (4-7) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
LOU (7-4) @ LDN (1-9-1) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
*LOU clinches playoff spot with Win or IND Loss or BOS-OTT Tie
IND (6-5) @ BUF (8-3) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
*IND clinches playoff spot with Win + LOU Loss or Win + BOS-OTT Tie
CGY (1-10) @ REG (2-9) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
MIN (9-2) @ WPG (5-5-1) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
EDM (5-6) @ VAN (8-3) - SEP 12 - 3:00 PM ET
BOS (6-5) @ OTT (6-5) - SEP 12 - 7:30 PM ET - Finale
*BOS clinches playoff spot with Win
*OTT clinches playoff spot with Win
1970 Week 13
Roster Moves
BOS: DB Mordecai King | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: DB Micah Neil | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: LB Jethro Gibson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: LB Gerrard Miller | Reserve list -> Active Roster
LI: OL Tony D’Allesandro | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LI: OL Chet Atkins | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MIN: OL Paul O’Doherty | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Jim Bob McRawley | Free Agent -> Active Roster
PRO: QB Ulysses Lawyer | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: QB Red King (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: LB Victor Falkensteig | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: LB Sheamus Desmond | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: DB Dwayne James | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: DB Joseph Ahmed | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Montreal Rouge - 16 @ Providence Gold Stars - 25 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,685
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3-1: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
6-1: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
6-8: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
13-8: MTL - PTD QB Mike Key -> TE Sylvain Leblanc
13-11: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
13-18: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
4th Q
16-18: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
16-25: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
Providence would get a shot at a home playoff game and the East Division title with a strong win over the Montreal Rouge. QB Mike Key started for Montreal and had his team in the lead going into the break, but the Gold Stars were quick to bounce back with a pair of touchdowns in the second half to secure their 6th win in a row.
Long Island Raiders - 23 @ Halifax Mariners - 17 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/4:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 24,081
1st Q
7-0: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
7-7: HFX - PTD QB Michael Miranda -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
10-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
17-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Troy York
3rd Q
20-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
20-14: HFX - PTD QB Michael Miranda -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
23-14: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
23-17: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
The Raiders needed a win or a Providence loss to secure the East Division. They would handle business up in Halifax, with an overall strong game led by the defence. However, QB Michael Miranda did have a strong day for the Mariners, showing the team what he has, throwing a pair of touchdowns and giving them a chance late.
*LI clinches East Division
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 23 @ Toronto Steelheads - 26 - Anderson Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,822
1st Q
3-0: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3-10: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
2nd Q
10-10: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
10-20: TOR - DTD FUM DL Johnathan Ellison
13-20: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
13-23: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
4th Q
16-23: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
16-26: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
23-26: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
Pittsburgh’s position felt safe going into the week, however, they may have taken it a bit too easy on the Steelheads who surprised the Blacksmiths. QB Madison Beck made his first career start for the Steelheads and played well and, with the help of a big defensive score from DL Johnathan Ellison, would win the game. The loss was embarrassing for the Blacksmiths who will now have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs.
Louisville Thunder - 22 @ London Tigers - 28 - Western Fair Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 22,431
1st Q
7-0: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
7-7: LDN - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> WR Cole Fletcher
2nd Q
7-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
14-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
14-21: LDN - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> WR Cole Fletcher
15-21: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
22-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
22-28: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
Pittsburgh was not the only team to have troubles with a perceived easier opponent as the Thunder struggled against the struggling London Tigers. Louisville still had a shot to win after a touchdown from WR Lloyd Lane gave them the lead. However, London would have the last say as QB Emmitt Jackson would make a jaw-dropping play where he ran through the entire Thunder defence en route to a 21-yard touchdown run to give the Tigers the late lead. The loss puts the Thunder’s season on the line as an Indy win and either Boston or Ottawa winning would end their year.
Indiana Victors - 23 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 18 - Milton Charles Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,560
1st Q
7-0: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-3: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
7-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
7-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
10-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
10-18: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
4th Q
16-18: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
23-18: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
The Victors were in a win-or-go-home situation heading into Buffalo. While the Victors did strike first, Buffalo bounced right back to take a 7-17 lead. In the 3rd, both teams struggled to move the ball, especially Buffalo as they were playing more conservatively to avoid injuries. In fact, the Blue Wings would let QB Travis Jackson take over in the 4th in order to rest QB Charles Lemieux. However, it would be the turning point in the game as the Victors would get a touchdown before DB Neville Falkner would get the ball back and set up the go-ahead score to secure the Victors’ playoff berth.
*IND clinches playoff spot
Calgary Tigers - 27 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 30 - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 12,683
1st Q
0-7: REG - DTD INT DB Chris Berrymore
7-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
2nd Q
7-14: REG - PTD QB Lefty Laponte -> WR Nick Spalding
14-14: CGY - PTD QB Mitch Boland -> WR Spencer Hicks
14-17: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3rd Q
17-17: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
24-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
24-20: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
27-20: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
27-27: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
27-30: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
The West Division had nothing to play for overall, so the last 3 games featured a bunch of youth getting a shot. QB Mitch Boland would start for Calgary while Regina started QB Lefty Laponte. Both QBs battled it out in a surprisingly fun game which did see a late Wheat Kings comeback earn the team their 3rd win of the season. With the 27 points against the Wheat Kings have now set the record for most points allowed in a single season with 399.
Minnesota Serpents - 24 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 18 - Provencher Park - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/2:00 PM CT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 23,264
1st Q
7-0: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> RB Carter Roy
7-7: WPG - RTD RB Mark St-Pierre
2nd Q
14-7: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> WR Denis Langlois
3rd Q
14-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
17-10: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
17-11: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
24-11: MIN - RTD RB Carter Roy
24-18: WPG - PTD QB Sam Morris -> WR Terry Upshaw
Minnesota trotted out QB Leonidas Dumont to face off against QB Sam Morris and the Falcons. Minnesota controlled the game overall with a strong game from Dumont. The Falcons were able to battle back late, but they would fall short.
*MIN clinches 1st in the league
Edmonton Rangers - 32 @ Vancouver Wolves - 35 - OT - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 34,818
1st Q
7-0: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Elliot Gold
7-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
14-3: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
2nd Q
14-4: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
17-4: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
17-11: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Akira Sakamoto
17-18: VAN - RTD RB Nikki Yang
4th Q
17-25: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Kendrick Newton
23-25: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Shay Hopkins
25-25: EDM - 2PT RB Ed O’Connor
Overtime
25-28: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
32-28: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Shay Hopkins
32-35: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Ryan Conway
Edmonton’s QB Ken Myers got another chance to start against the Wolves who allowed QB Stanley Evans to play. Evans struggled in the first half while Myers and the Rangers jumped out to a 17-4 lead. In the second half, Stanley Evans recovered and bounced back with a great comeback leading to another overtime game. In the extra frame, both teams would get points on the board, but Vancouver had the last say to secure the win.
Boston Independents - 24 @ Ottawa Royals - 28 - Royals Stadium of Brewer Park - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 7:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,081
1st Q
0-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
2nd Q
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
7-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
3rd Q
14-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
14-21: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
4th Q
21-21: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
24-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
24-28: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
After all the chaos in the afternoon, the battle between the Royals and Independents would decide who would be the 8th and final playoff team, the winner of the game or Louisville if the teams tied. Unfortunately for the Thunder, the game would not end in a tie. The two teams battled back and forth in one of the cleanest games in terms of turnovers with only 1 interception in the game that game in the final quarter. In the end, the Royals would manage to get the late punch in with a stellar drive from QB Drake Young to secure the playoff berth.
*OTT clinches playoff spot
Injury Report
BOS: TE Tobias Lindholm - 4 Weeks
BUF: TE Paul Arturberry - 9 Weeks
CGY: OL Jeremy Weatherspoon - 1 Week
CGY: OL Charles Schwartz - 1 Week
CGY: WR Patrick Early - 1 Week
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 2 Weeks
CGY: DB Andre Patterson - 1 Week
EDM: LB Billy Watkins - 5 Weeks
HFX: DL Bernard King - 4 Weeks
HFX: RB Ed Finley - Day-to-Day
HFX: DL Wayne Baxton - 1 Week
HFX: OL Kane Warwick - 3 Weeks
IND: DL Eugene Case - 5 Weeks
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: TE Pete Mayfield - 11 Weeks
LDN: OL Felton McDowell - Day-to-Day
LI: WR Frank Drysdale - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Doyle MacInnis - Day-to-Day
LOU: S Tom McDougall - Day-to-Day
MIN: DL Ferris Kane - 1 Week
MIN: RB Richard Morin - 6 Weeks
MTL: WR Chad Anderson - Day-to-Day
MTL: WR Taylor Karis - Day-to-Day
MTL: TE John Schall - 5 Weeks
MTL: S Etienne LaMond - 10 Weeks
PIT: S Peter Sellers - 2 Weeks
PRO: DB Ike Vander Waal - 2 Weeks
PRO: RB George Seahorse - Day-to-Day
REG: S Benny Preston - 3 Weeks
TOR: S Nick Dixon - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Mason Fitzpatrick - 1 Week
VAN: OL Aaron Wilkinson - 3 Weeks
WPG: RB Mark St-Pierre - Day-to-Day
WPG: DL Quinton Hextal - 12 Weeks
WPG: DL Jasen Shelton - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
OFF: QB Drake Young OTT - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 293 Passing Yards
DEF: DB Luke Warren TOR - 2 Interceptions, 3 Tackles
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 10-2 -Z
Vancouver - 9-3 -X
Winnipeg - 5-6-1
Edmonton - 5-7
Regina - 3-9
Calgary - 1-11
CENTRAL
Buffalo 8-4 -Y
Pittsburgh - 7-5 -X
Indiana - 7-5 -X
Louisville - 7-5
Toronto - 5-7
London - 2-9-1
EAST
Long Island - 9-3 -Y
Providence 8-4 -X
Ottawa - 7-5 -X
Boston - 6-6
Montreal - 4-8
Halifax - 4-8
Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 10-2 -Y
(2) Long Island - 9-3 -X
(3) Buffalo - 8-4 -X
(4) Vancouver - 9-3 -X
(5) Providence - 8-4 -X
(6) Pittsburgh - 7-5 -X
(7) Indiana - 7-5 -X
(8) Ottawa - 7-5 -X
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Louisville - 7-5
Boston - 6-6
Winnipeg - 5-6-1
Edmonton - 5-7
Toronto - 5-7
Montreal - 4-8
Halifax - 4-8
Regina - 3-9
London - 2-9-1
Calgary - 1-11
Power Rankings
1 - Minnesota -
2 - Providence +2
3 - Long Island -
4 - Buffalo -2
5 - Indiana +3
6 - Vancouver +1
7 - Pittsburgh -2
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Boston +1
10 - Louisville -4
11 - Winnipeg -
12 - Edmonton -
13 - Toronto +1
14 - Montreal -1
15 - Halifax -
16 - London +2
17 - Regina -
18 - Calgary -2
Playoff Matchups
(4) VAN @ (1) MIN - Mackenzie Cup
(8) OTT @ (2) LI
(7) IND @ (3) BUF
(6) PIT @ (5) PRO
Roster Moves
BOS: DB Mordecai King | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: DB Micah Neil | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: LB Jethro Gibson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: LB Gerrard Miller | Reserve list -> Active Roster
LI: OL Tony D’Allesandro | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LI: OL Chet Atkins | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MIN: OL Paul O’Doherty | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Jim Bob McRawley | Free Agent -> Active Roster
PRO: QB Ulysses Lawyer | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: QB Red King (R) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: LB Victor Falkensteig | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: LB Sheamus Desmond | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: DB Dwayne James | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: DB Joseph Ahmed | Reserve List -> Active Roster
Montreal Rouge - 16 @ Providence Gold Stars - 25 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,685
1st Q
3-0: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
3-1: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
6-1: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
2nd Q
6-8: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
13-8: MTL - PTD QB Mike Key -> TE Sylvain Leblanc
13-11: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
3rd Q
13-18: PRO - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Justin Palmer
4th Q
16-18: MTL - FG K Frank Hughes
16-25: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
Providence would get a shot at a home playoff game and the East Division title with a strong win over the Montreal Rouge. QB Mike Key started for Montreal and had his team in the lead going into the break, but the Gold Stars were quick to bounce back with a pair of touchdowns in the second half to secure their 6th win in a row.
Long Island Raiders - 23 @ Halifax Mariners - 17 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/4:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 24,081
1st Q
7-0: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> RB Scott Norton
7-7: HFX - PTD QB Michael Miranda -> WR Shane Steadman
2nd Q
10-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
17-7: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Troy York
3rd Q
20-7: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
20-14: HFX - PTD QB Michael Miranda -> WR Shane Steadman
4th Q
23-14: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
23-17: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
The Raiders needed a win or a Providence loss to secure the East Division. They would handle business up in Halifax, with an overall strong game led by the defence. However, QB Michael Miranda did have a strong day for the Mariners, showing the team what he has, throwing a pair of touchdowns and giving them a chance late.
*LI clinches East Division
Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 23 @ Toronto Steelheads - 26 - Anderson Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 41,822
1st Q
3-0: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
3-3: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3-10: TOR - RTD RB Alex Herbco
2nd Q
10-10: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
10-13: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
3rd Q
10-20: TOR - DTD FUM DL Johnathan Ellison
13-20: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
13-23: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
4th Q
16-23: PIT - FG K Al Highlander
16-26: TOR - FG K Vic Greatwood
23-26: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Orlando Barrack
Pittsburgh’s position felt safe going into the week, however, they may have taken it a bit too easy on the Steelheads who surprised the Blacksmiths. QB Madison Beck made his first career start for the Steelheads and played well and, with the help of a big defensive score from DL Johnathan Ellison, would win the game. The loss was embarrassing for the Blacksmiths who will now have to go on the road in the first round of the playoffs.
Louisville Thunder - 22 @ London Tigers - 28 - Western Fair Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 22,431
1st Q
7-0: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
7-7: LDN - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> WR Cole Fletcher
2nd Q
7-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
14-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
3rd Q
14-21: LDN - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> WR Cole Fletcher
15-21: LOU - Single K Elvis Franklin
4th Q
22-21: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Lloyd Lane
22-28: LDN - RTD QB Emmitt Jackson
Pittsburgh was not the only team to have troubles with a perceived easier opponent as the Thunder struggled against the struggling London Tigers. Louisville still had a shot to win after a touchdown from WR Lloyd Lane gave them the lead. However, London would have the last say as QB Emmitt Jackson would make a jaw-dropping play where he ran through the entire Thunder defence en route to a 21-yard touchdown run to give the Tigers the late lead. The loss puts the Thunder’s season on the line as an Indy win and either Boston or Ottawa winning would end their year.
Indiana Victors - 23 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 18 - Milton Charles Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 53,560
1st Q
7-0: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Silas Peyton
7-3: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
2nd Q
7-10: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
7-17: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
3rd Q
10-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
10-18: BUF - Single K Ryan Perch
4th Q
16-18: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> TE Eric Peterson
23-18: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
The Victors were in a win-or-go-home situation heading into Buffalo. While the Victors did strike first, Buffalo bounced right back to take a 7-17 lead. In the 3rd, both teams struggled to move the ball, especially Buffalo as they were playing more conservatively to avoid injuries. In fact, the Blue Wings would let QB Travis Jackson take over in the 4th in order to rest QB Charles Lemieux. However, it would be the turning point in the game as the Victors would get a touchdown before DB Neville Falkner would get the ball back and set up the go-ahead score to secure the Victors’ playoff berth.
*IND clinches playoff spot
Calgary Tigers - 27 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 30 - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/1:00 PM CST - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 12,683
1st Q
0-7: REG - DTD INT DB Chris Berrymore
7-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
2nd Q
7-14: REG - PTD QB Lefty Laponte -> WR Nick Spalding
14-14: CGY - PTD QB Mitch Boland -> WR Spencer Hicks
14-17: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
3rd Q
17-17: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
24-17: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
24-20: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
4th Q
27-20: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger
27-27: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
27-30: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
The West Division had nothing to play for overall, so the last 3 games featured a bunch of youth getting a shot. QB Mitch Boland would start for Calgary while Regina started QB Lefty Laponte. Both QBs battled it out in a surprisingly fun game which did see a late Wheat Kings comeback earn the team their 3rd win of the season. With the 27 points against the Wheat Kings have now set the record for most points allowed in a single season with 399.
Minnesota Serpents - 24 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 18 - Provencher Park - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/2:00 PM CT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 23,264
1st Q
7-0: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> RB Carter Roy
7-7: WPG - RTD RB Mark St-Pierre
2nd Q
14-7: MIN - PTD QB Leonidas Dumont -> WR Denis Langlois
3rd Q
14-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
17-10: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
17-11: WPG - Single K Jordan Hollingsworth
24-11: MIN - RTD RB Carter Roy
24-18: WPG - PTD QB Sam Morris -> WR Terry Upshaw
Minnesota trotted out QB Leonidas Dumont to face off against QB Sam Morris and the Falcons. Minnesota controlled the game overall with a strong game from Dumont. The Falcons were able to battle back late, but they would fall short.
*MIN clinches 1st in the league
Edmonton Rangers - 32 @ Vancouver Wolves - 35 - OT - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - September 12, 1970 - 3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 34,818
1st Q
7-0: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Elliot Gold
7-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
14-3: EDM - RTD RB Ed O’Connor
2nd Q
14-4: VAN - Single K Sterling Brooks
17-4: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3rd Q
17-11: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Akira Sakamoto
17-18: VAN - RTD RB Nikki Yang
4th Q
17-25: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Kendrick Newton
23-25: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Shay Hopkins
25-25: EDM - 2PT RB Ed O’Connor
Overtime
25-28: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
32-28: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Shay Hopkins
32-35: VAN - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Ryan Conway
Edmonton’s QB Ken Myers got another chance to start against the Wolves who allowed QB Stanley Evans to play. Evans struggled in the first half while Myers and the Rangers jumped out to a 17-4 lead. In the second half, Stanley Evans recovered and bounced back with a great comeback leading to another overtime game. In the extra frame, both teams would get points on the board, but Vancouver had the last say to secure the win.
Boston Independents - 24 @ Ottawa Royals - 28 - Royals Stadium of Brewer Park - Saturday, September 12, 1970 - 7:30 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 45,081
1st Q
0-7: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
2nd Q
7-7: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
7-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> TE Luiss de Brands
3rd Q
14-14: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
14-21: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Marshall Leonard
4th Q
21-21: BOS - RTD RB Reggie Whitehead
24-21: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
24-28: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Piers Key
After all the chaos in the afternoon, the battle between the Royals and Independents would decide who would be the 8th and final playoff team, the winner of the game or Louisville if the teams tied. Unfortunately for the Thunder, the game would not end in a tie. The two teams battled back and forth in one of the cleanest games in terms of turnovers with only 1 interception in the game that game in the final quarter. In the end, the Royals would manage to get the late punch in with a stellar drive from QB Drake Young to secure the playoff berth.
*OTT clinches playoff spot
Injury Report
BOS: TE Tobias Lindholm - 4 Weeks
BUF: TE Paul Arturberry - 9 Weeks
CGY: OL Jeremy Weatherspoon - 1 Week
CGY: OL Charles Schwartz - 1 Week
CGY: WR Patrick Early - 1 Week
CGY: DL Roger Barrett - 2 Weeks
CGY: DB Andre Patterson - 1 Week
EDM: LB Billy Watkins - 5 Weeks
HFX: DL Bernard King - 4 Weeks
HFX: RB Ed Finley - Day-to-Day
HFX: DL Wayne Baxton - 1 Week
HFX: OL Kane Warwick - 3 Weeks
IND: DL Eugene Case - 5 Weeks
IND: DL Ron Prumple - Day-to-Day
LDN: TE Pete Mayfield - 11 Weeks
LDN: OL Felton McDowell - Day-to-Day
LI: WR Frank Drysdale - Day-to-Day
LI: OL Doyle MacInnis - Day-to-Day
LOU: S Tom McDougall - Day-to-Day
MIN: DL Ferris Kane - 1 Week
MIN: RB Richard Morin - 6 Weeks
MTL: WR Chad Anderson - Day-to-Day
MTL: WR Taylor Karis - Day-to-Day
MTL: TE John Schall - 5 Weeks
MTL: S Etienne LaMond - 10 Weeks
PIT: S Peter Sellers - 2 Weeks
PRO: DB Ike Vander Waal - 2 Weeks
PRO: RB George Seahorse - Day-to-Day
REG: S Benny Preston - 3 Weeks
TOR: S Nick Dixon - Day-to-Day
TOR: OL Mason Fitzpatrick - 1 Week
VAN: OL Aaron Wilkinson - 3 Weeks
WPG: RB Mark St-Pierre - Day-to-Day
WPG: DL Quinton Hextal - 12 Weeks
WPG: DL Jasen Shelton - Day-to-Day
Players of the Week
Standings
WEST
Minnesota - 10-2 -Z
Vancouver - 9-3 -X
Winnipeg - 5-6-1
Edmonton - 5-7
Regina - 3-9
Calgary - 1-11
CENTRAL
Buffalo 8-4 -Y
Pittsburgh - 7-5 -X
Indiana - 7-5 -X
Louisville - 7-5
Toronto - 5-7
London - 2-9-1
EAST
Long Island - 9-3 -Y
Providence 8-4 -X
Ottawa - 7-5 -X
Boston - 6-6
Montreal - 4-8
Halifax - 4-8
Playoff Picture
(1) Minnesota - 10-2 -Y
(2) Long Island - 9-3 -X
(3) Buffalo - 8-4 -X
(4) Vancouver - 9-3 -X
(5) Providence - 8-4 -X
(6) Pittsburgh - 7-5 -X
(7) Indiana - 7-5 -X
(8) Ottawa - 7-5 -X
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Louisville - 7-5
Boston - 6-6
Winnipeg - 5-6-1
Edmonton - 5-7
Toronto - 5-7
Montreal - 4-8
Halifax - 4-8
Regina - 3-9
London - 2-9-1
Calgary - 1-11
Power Rankings
1 - Minnesota -
2 - Providence +2
3 - Long Island -
4 - Buffalo -2
5 - Indiana +3
6 - Vancouver +1
7 - Pittsburgh -2
8 - Ottawa +1
9 - Boston +1
10 - Louisville -4
11 - Winnipeg -
12 - Edmonton -
13 - Toronto +1
14 - Montreal -1
15 - Halifax -
16 - London +2
17 - Regina -
18 - Calgary -2
Playoff Matchups
(4) VAN @ (1) MIN - Mackenzie Cup
(8) OTT @ (2) LI
(7) IND @ (3) BUF
(6) PIT @ (5) PRO
