Sports headlines for Sunday October 17, 1971:

• Clemente, Blass Give Bucs Title, 2-1
• Better Team Lost, Contends F. Robinson
• Weaver Finally Gets Nixon Call; Message Breaks Gloomy Mood
• Kison Arrives Just In Time For Wedding
• Palmer Wins By 2 Strokes Over Player

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F Toronto Maple Leafs (1-1-2) 0 1 1 2 Boston Bruins (2-1-1) 2 0 0 2 Att: 14,995 at Boston Garden Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Minnesota North Stars (2-1-1) 2 1 0 3 Buffalo Sabres (1-4-0) 1 1 0 2 Att: 15,170 at Memorial Auditorium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Pittsburgh Penguins (4-1-0) 0 2 2 4 California Golden Seals (0-3-2) 0 2 0 2 Att: 2,123 at Oakland Coliseum Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Los Angeles Kings (1-3-1) 0 0 0 0 Chicago Blackhawks (5-0-0) 1 1 2 4 Att: n/a at Chicago Stadium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F St. Louis Blues (2-3-0) 0 0 3 3 Detroit Red Wings (1-3-0) 1 2 2 5 Att: 11,654 at Olympia Stadium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Montreal Canadiens (1-1-2) 1 1 2 4 New York Rangers (3-1-1) 2 2 4 8 Att: 17,250 at Madison Square Garden Game Summary