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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1970
Page
5
Oakland, as 11 point favorites, hosts Kansas City in a crucial AFL title bid with a possible trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Madden stresses focus over confidence as Lamonica faces Stram's defense in a physical rematch with playoff implications.
The Minnesota Vikings, led by their defensive line the Purple People-Eaters, were eight-point favorites over the Cleveland Browns in the Eastern Conference championship at Metropolitan Stadium. Browns quarterback Bil Nelson faced a fierce pass rush as Minnesota aimed to become the first expansion team to win the NFL title and advance to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
Santa Clara led 47-26 at halftime and Dennis Awtrey dominated with 21 points and 17 rebounds as the Broncos defeated Cal State 98 to 83 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium. Bruce Bochte contributed scoring and Awtrey keyed the late first-half surge.
The Vikings meet the Browns in Minneapolis under low teens and gray skies with little chance of snow. Temperatures near 14 degrees are forecast at kickoff as Met Stadium protects the field with warm air under a plastic bubble and heavy tarps readied for removal before game time.
Oakland takes a cautious approach with no scout at the Minnesota NFL Championship game while Kansas City travels with a scout. Coach John Madden emphasizes focus on his own team as Hank Stram stresses staying confident. The Chiefs wrapped practice Friday and rested Saturday, while Oakland had a light workout.
Los Angeles Rams routed Dallas 31 to 0 in the Playoff Bowl as Roman Gabriel threw scoring passes of 35 and 67 yards on opening drives, added two more in the second half, and was named MVP for the second time in the game. Gabriel connected with Las Josphson 36 yards, Jack Snow 87, Bob Klein 16, and Snow again 49. Bruce Gossett added a 42 yard field goal while Dallas struggled in drizzle and used Roger Staubach at quarterback.
Los Angeles Rams shut out Dallas 31 to 0 sealing the win as Roman Gabriel and Dean Jones starred on defense. Craig Morton and Dallas suffered back to back losses following a four game skid.
TV log lists NFL Championship Minnesota versus Cleveland at 2:40 p.m. and again 3:00 a.m. The AFL Championship Raiders meet Kansas City with unspecified times. Also shown are Pro Basketball Warriors at 9 p.m. and hockey Seals versus New York on KGO 410 with other sports slots.
John Carlos, a last minute entry, sparked the meet with a sprint double as Carlos and teammate Lee Evans dominated the Cow Palace events. Bill Toomey closed his career with a strong pentathlon display while Mark Witzenried of Wisconsin posted the athlete of the meet time in the 1,000. The seventh annual All-American Games drew 9,343 spectators in a night of uneven results and several absences in field events.
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