Late Injuries Threaten NFL Title Hopes Across League
The AP reports key injuries threaten several title chances as Cincinnati loses to Cleveland 36-23 and Ken Anderson suffers a bruised chest. Bob Griese is out for the season with a torn tendon, boosting Colts over the Dolphins 33-17 while Bert Jones injures ribs. Other scores include Falcons over Broncos 35-21 and Vikings 28-13 over Chargers.
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Unitas leads record pace as NFL Week ends
Foreman carries 33 times for 127 yards and 3 TDs powering Minnesota to victory and leaving Chargers winless. Bills beat Patriots 45 31 as Simpson scores four times. Cardinals crush Jets 37 6 with Metcalf and Hart leads. Raiders edge Redskins 26 23 in OT. Cowboys top Eagles 27 17. Rams trounce Bears 38 10. Packers shell Giants 40 14. Chiefs outlast Lions 24 21 in OT. 49ers beat Saints 16 6 behind Schreiber and Washington.
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Alexander's Snipes Gilders Share TVC Football Honors
Alexander's Dave Snipes earned Coach of the Year while Roger Gilders of Alexander was named MVP at the Tri-Valley Conference all leaguer banquet. Nelsonville York and Warren Local tied for top honors after a 12 6 season finale win by Nelsonville York over Alexander.
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Browns Rally Past Bengals for Big Upset in Cleveland
Cleveland running back Greg Pruitt starred with 121 rushing yards and 106 receiving yards, scoring twice to fuel a 35-23 comeback win over Cincinnati. Mike Phipps threw for 298 yards and two TDs as Cincinnati quarterback Ken Anderson left with a rib injury after a 292-yard effort before the setback.
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Kent State Hockey Destroys Ohio with Simpson Spark
Kent State routs Ohio University 7-0 and 7-3 as Dave Simpson shines with multiple goals in the weekend series. Simpson, a Kent State standout, extended an impressive unbeatens streak for the Clippers to 24 games while Ohio remains winless in five.
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