Rozelle denounces TV betting grand jury report before Super Bowl
UPI reports Pete Rozelle called a Detroit grand jury probe into sports betting totally irresponsible. The commissioner warned against naming players like Len Dawson ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans where Dawson quarterbacks the Kansas City Chiefs against the Minnesota Vikings. Also mentioned were Joe Namath Bill Munson Karl Sweetan and Pete Lammons. Subpoenas reportedly planned for ten days before grand jury testimony starts January 21. Rozelle spoke from New Orleans.
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Dawson explains gambling inquiry tied to casual Detroit link
Len Dawson says his name may be mentioned in a sports gambling probe because of a casual acquaintance in Detroit. He and other players were subpoenaed. Dawson has not been contacted by authorities and offered to take a polygraph in 1968 to prove his innocence. Razelle cited ongoing, careful Justice Department review with no disciplinary action yet.
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Seals host Orr Bruins in Coliseum showdown
Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins visits the Oakland Coliseum to face the Seals tonight at 8 p.m. Orr, 21, already a phenom, set NHL records last season with 21 goals and 64 points by a defenseman and leads in scoring this year. He aims to surpass last season's 126-point pace amid a strong start with 11 goals and 45 assists.
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Chiefs top emotional week builds for Super Bowl clash
Kansas City players shared intense moments after a rallying speech by quarterback Lenny Dawson at Santa Barbara camp. Jerry Mays recalled the team finding belief as Dawson’s words lifted the offense and defense. A pivotal third-quarter 35-yard pass to Otis Taylor helped seal the win and shift focus to Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Ali cancels Oklahoma bout over conditions and pride
Cassius Clay, also known as Muhammad Ali, canceled a planned January 12 heavyweight bout in Oklahoma with Billy Joiner, citing pride and dissatisfaction with outdoor tented arena conditions. He derided the boxing scene as dead and said the sport needs him to revive it, discussing a possible Frazier bout as the era’s biggest event.
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Lamonica Withdraws From AFL All-Star West Squad
Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica suffered injuries to his right wrist and hand in the AFL playoff loss to Kansas City. A Raiders spokesman said he has a cast on the wrist and will be replaced for the January 17 Houston All-Star game.
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Dawson’s Reminder of Chiefs Wins Over NFL Clubs
Len Dawson notes Kansas City beat NFL teams four times this season as Chiefs prep to face Minnesota in the Super Bowl. He recalls the 1967- era loss to Green Bay, saying the old disappointment no longer weighs on him while weathering a cold practice.
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Warriors Clash With Knicks at 7:50 PM Tonight
Pro basketball broadcast notes Warriors versus New York Ike airing at 7 50 p m followed by a Warriors versus San Diego CK NDR game on the schedule.
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Warriors host Knicks in San Francisco showcase
The New York Knicks visit Civic Auditorium for a two game set with the San Francisco Warriors tonight and Friday. Anticipation centers on Willis Reed versus Nate Thurmond as the top rebounder and a key defensive presence. Lew Alcindor noted Thurmond as the toughest opponent he faced after a Bucks game aired Friday.
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Grant Sees Defense Key to Vikings Chiefs Clash
UPI reports Bud Grant, Minnesota Vikings coach, stresses defense as the cornerstone of Super Bowl readiness. He notes the unit must start the game, while offense sells tickets, and predicts a close, possibly overtime, battle with Kansas City.
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