Jets Stop Oilers Title Hopes in AFL Clash
New York Jets rout the Houston Oilers 26 to 7 as they exploited a spread formation to spark a decisive first-half surge. The Jets’ defense stymied Houston, seizing control early and maintaining the lead through the final whistle.
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Jets explode for early lead in 26-7 AFL win
In a rain soaked game Jets utilize a spread formation to stun Oilers. Namath connects with Sauer and Maynard for key gains as Sauer scores on his 25th birthday. Jets stay atop the East with their fourth straight victory and eye two wins or one loss by Houston and Miami to clinch.
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Bears Shuffle Offense After Sayers Injury Loss
Chicago bears suffer disruption to the Jim Dooley Total Offense plan as Gale Sayers sustains an injury in Sundays 27 to 19 win over San Francisco and Virgil Carter steps in. The team's hopes hinge on managing the loss while competing in a rugged schedule.
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Pro Football Standings From the AFL Roundup
The Associated Press AFL Roundup provides standings for the Eastern Division and results from Sundays games. New York, Houston, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Miami, Buffalo, Oakland, Denver, and San Diego appear with wins and losses, plus matchups listed for upcoming games.
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NFL Roundup details multiple games and standings
NFL Roundup covers a full Sunday slate with Bears led by Carter in total offense while Sayers sidelined by knee surgery. Giants upset Cowboys to tighten Capitol Division paths as Browns surge in Century Division behind Bill Nelson and Leroy Kelly. Rams edge Falcons. Detroit fall to Baltimore. Minnesota top Green Bay. Pittsburgh-St Louis draw. Washington down Philadelphia.
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Big Battle This Week By Gary Scherer
The Ross Sterling Rangers and the Robert E. Lee Ganders prepare for a crosstown showdown at Memorial Stadium as nine games fade behind them. Last year the Ganders won this inaugural clash, with Sterling entering its first year of official competition.
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Ganders and Rangers Face Muddy Bail in 1968 Clash
ITO earh 37 varsity competition pits Ganders against Rangers amid injuries and inexperience. Both squads hold 2-3 district records, with Deer Park and Sterling also in play. Pasadena game was a 7 0 Mud Bath win for Pasadena while Pasadena and the Rangers tied 66 66. Final injury reports pending as 1968 practice closes.
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