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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| Today's Top Performances |
| Passing |
| John Hadl (SD) | 236 yards |
| Scott Hunter (GB) | 230 yards |
| Bill Nelsen (CLE) | 213 yards |
| John Brodie (SF) | 213 yards |
| Dan Pastorini (HOU) | 209 yards |
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| Rushing |
| Larry Brown (WAS) | 150 yards |
| Emerson Boozer (NYJ) | 116 yards |
| Norm Bulaich (BAL) | 108 yards |
| Bobby Anderson (DEN) | 106 yards |
| Essex Johnson (CIN) | 98 yards |
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| Receiving |
| Haven Moses (BUF) | 151 yards |
| Carroll Dale (GB) | 151 yards |
| Fred Biletnikoff (OAK) | 148 yards |
| Altie Taylor (DET) | 122 yards |
| Gary Garrison (SD) | 105 yards |
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