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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1975
Page
8
The NFL playoff outlook remains unsettled after Sunday results. The NFC teams,NFC host and seed decisions hinge on next weekend’s final games and a point-rating system. The AFC picture centers on Pittsburgh Cincinnati Baltimore Miami and Oakland with several scenarios possible.
The ACLU filed suit for Mike Borden a 6 7 freshman from Fairborn seeking readmission to the Ohio University squad after being dropped for medical disqualification due to losing one eye. The university cites medical guidance and the Rehabilitation Act claim cites federal funding protections.
The Athens school defends its stance after a team doctor ruled a player unable to participate. The ACLU, led by Benson Wolman, says it will file suit for a temporary order to allow Borden back on the junior varsity team, with James Cross representing the family.
The Baltimore Colts survived a tough 10-7 overtime win over Miami on Toni Linhart's 31-yard field goal after a long drive from their own four yard line. Coach Ted Marchibroda praised the team for overcoming a 2-12 season to rise within one win of the division title as they chase the playoff berth. The victory ties them atop the division with Miami, needing only a win over New England next week to clinch the East.
Sunday results feature Cardinals clinching NFC East with 34 20 win over the Bears while Rams beat Packers 22 5 and Browns top Chiefs 40 14. Cowboys rout Redskins 31 10 to lock playoff spot. Steelers dominate Bengals 35 14. Broncos 25 10 over Eagles. Bills 34 14 over Patriots. Don Hardeman impressive in Oilers 1st start, team resumes practice Jan 6.
NBA results from Saturday include New York over Washington 126 to 107 and Boston over Houston 137 to 120. Sunday saw Boston 102 over New Orleans 93 and Golden State 115 over Kansas City 105. ABA scores feature San Antonio 123 over Kentucky 108 and Indiana 119 over St. Louis 111. Monday and Tuesday matchups list Denver against Virginia in Norfolk and Kentucky visiting New York with San Antonio at St. Louis.
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