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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1975

Page

6

Vikings Lose First Imperfect Season in Narrow Defeat

The Minnesota Vikings fall 31-30 to Washington as Billy Kilmer throws his third TD pass with 40 seconds left, ending the team's undefeated run. Oakland clinches the AFC West with a 37-34 win over Atlanta aided by George Blanda's late field goal and a Raider overtime TD. Baltimore’s upset of Kansas City tightens the AFC race, while Buffalo and other results alter wild-card and division standings.

Associated Press Minnesota Vikings Vikings Los Angeles Detroit Rams Minnesota Washington Billy Kilmer Frank Grant Oakland Atlanta George Blanda Raiders Wonder Baltimore Colts Bert Jones Kansas City Raymond Chester Bill Olds Glenn Doughty Len Dawson Doug Dressler Larry Brunson Chiefs Steelers Jets Terry Bradshaw Franco Harris Frank Lewis Pittsburgh Joe Namath Cincinnati Bengals Oilers John Reaves Ken Anderson Chip Myers Reaves Houston Fred Carter Philadelphia Boston New Orleans Pete Maravich Nets Colonels Julius Erving New York Brian Taylor Kentucky Spurs Spirits James Silas George Gervin Billy Paultz San Antonio Maurice Lucas St. Louis Marvin Barnes

McDole blocks last-second field goal as Raiders top Falcons

In a tense game Ron McDole burst past the Minnesota line to swat Fred Cox 45-yard attempt with five seconds left. Oakland edge Atlanta 37 34 as Ken Stabler’s four TD passes lift the Raiders in a dramatic finish.

Ron McDole Minnesota Fred Cox Washington Raiders Ken Stabler Falcons Colts Chiefs Lydell Mitchell Jackie Wallace Baltimore

Lakers Rally Past Trail Blazers For 11th Straight Win

Los Angeles defeats Portland 116-109 on home court as Kareem Abdul Jabbar fouls out with 6:47 left. Gail Goodrich and Jabbar each score 22 as Los Angeles extends NBA winning streak and trails Golden State in Pacific.

Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers Portland Lakers Trail Blazers National Basketball Association Blazers Skareem Abdul- Jabbar Jabbar Bill Sharman Los Angeles Bill Walton Abdul-Jabbar Kansas City New York Philadelphia New Orleans American Basketball Association Kentucky San Antonio St. Louis Golden State Gail Goodrich Cornell Warner Lucius Allen Goodrich Allen Geoff Petrie Lloyd Neal

Bruins win without Orr and Esposito still manhandle Penguins

Boston Bruins defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 extending unbeaten streak to 11 games despite missing Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. Wayne Cashman scores the decisive third period goal as Orr undergoes knee surgery and Esposito is with New York Rangers. The action also includes Rangers over Blues 5-2 and Canadiens over Islanders 3-2.

Boston Bruins Bruins Bobby Orr Phil Esposito Pittsburgh Penguins National Hockey League Bobby (Orr Brad Park Esposito New York Rangers Park Orr St. Louis Montreal New York Islanders Philadelphia Vancouver Atlanta California Kansas City Chicago Penguins Wayne Cashman Boston Pittsburgh Ron Schock

UCLA Eyes Rose Bowl Rematch Hopes after Texas A&M Upset

UCLA seeks a Rose Bowl rematch after clinching a share of the Pacific-8 title with a 25-22 victory over USC. Ohio State looms as the national favorites, while other top programs like Texas A&M Oklahoma Alabama and Arizona State eye bowl bids and potential upsets.

Associated Press UCLA Ohio State Bruins Pasadena ABC CBS Michigan State Spartans Southern California Buckeyes Texas A&m Texas Oklahoma Alabama Auburn Arizona State Nebraska Arizona

Pro grid results show Denver shutout and OT thrillers

Denver defeated San Diego 13 to 10 in overtime while Oakland survived 37 to 34 over Atlanta in OT. Sunday totals include Cincinnati over Houston 23 to 19 and Baltimore topping Kansas City 28 to 14.

Denver S. Diego Los Angeles Detroit Buffalo St. Louis Cincinnati Houston Cleveland New Orleans Pittsburgh New York Jets Philadelphia San Francisco Baltimore Kansas City Dallas New York Giants Green Bay Chicago San Diego Oakland Atlanta Washington Minnesota New England Miami

Wittenberg Seeks Division III National Crown

Wittenberg measures for another national title as it meets Ithaca after a 55 22 semifinal win over Millsaps College. Coach Dave Maurer praised the rushing as the Tigers rolled to a 55 0 lead by halftime and gained 436 yards. Ithaca defeated Widener 23 14 to reach the championship game in Phenix City Alabama.

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