49ers Clinch NFC West With Thrilling 31 27 Win Over Lions
San Francisco quarterback John Brodie threw three touchdown passes and ran in the winning score as the 49ers defeated Detroit 31-27 to clinch a playoff berth and the NFC West crown. Brodie connected with Dick Weiker Ken Willard and Gene Washington for scores while Detroit led late in the third before San Francisco mounted the decisive drive. The victory improves the 49ers to nine wins and preserves their postseason shot.
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Seals rally to tie Canadiens 3 3 in NHL clash
Unbeaten in five games, the California Seals erased a two goal deficit to draw Montreal Canadiens 3 3 in a divisional NHL tilt. Claude Larose and Henri Richard briefly put Montreal ahead, Walt McKechnie and Sam Gilbertson equalized for California. Carleton and Lemaire mixed in the scoring drama as the deadlock held through the final period.
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Raiders whip Denver 21 13 on final drive and key plays
Oakland beat Denver 21 to 13 as Bill Van Heusen and Tom Domies fueled the comeback with a 14 yard field goal and a late touchdown. Charles Greer set up the first field goal with an interception while Ramsey topped the AFC rushing list with 1,133 yards. Denver failed to convert on downs near the goal line and Oakland capitalized through a 67 yard score and strong defense.
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Raiders Fall Short in Bronco Clash Reflects on Season
Oakland coach Madden laments missed playoff chance as Raiders lose to Kansas City. Daryle Lamonica connects a 67 yard TD to Chester, while Lamonica notes a tough year for the quarterback and the team fights to end a losing streak.
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Blanda rules out retirement rumor after Raiders win
Oakland quarterback George Blanda, aged as the league’s oldest active player, dismisses retirement talk after Oakland’s season ending victory. He hints at a 1972 return, says no announcement soon, while Al Davis comments on not discussing the matter. Blanda, 44, completed 3 of 66 passes this season but kicked three extra points for six points.
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West Coast Teams Shine In Weekend College Action
The West Coast led with Southern Cal the strongest, Washington State delivering a sharp win, and California slipping from the track as Kansas B fell 0-0 in the Jayhawk Classic. Washington Huskies rolled to another win to challenge UCLA, while Oregon State’s Ornxie Terry sparked a 5-59 upset of San Jose State. Pacific won its 28th home win, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Saint Mary’s and Nevada Las Vegas posted gains, and Missouri beat Cal after a back-and-forth first half.
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