Packers On Brink Of Oblivion From Colts Threat
Green Bay trails in a pivotal NFL week as Baltimore Colts sit at 11-1 after routing Atlanta 44-0. Packers must win Saturday’s national TV game to avoid elimination in the Central Division while Minnesota also remains in the chase. Chicago and St Louis win to keep slim hopes alive in the conference race.
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NFL Standings Show Final Two Games for LA and Green Bay
In a tight Packers versus 49ers tilt Green Bay led by 13 going into the fourth quarter. A late pick and punt set up John Brodie to Bill Tucker for two TD passes. Tom Matte and John Mackey star as the Colts trounce Atlanta with Unitas returning late. Rams stay near the top as Roman Gabriel’s trio of TD grabs from Wendell Tucker power a win over Minnesota. Browns rout the Giants as Leroy Kelly scores four TDs and Bill Nelson adds a scoring pass. Bears top Saints with Brian Piccolo rushing and St Louis rallies past Pittsburgh with Johnson setting up two TDs.
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San Diego Holds Divisional Key to AFL Title
San Diego stays within reach of the Western Division crown after a 47-23 win over Denver as John Hadl and Lance Alworth connected for four touchdowns. Jets, led by Don Maynard's record 9,332 career receiving yards, routed Miami 37-17 to clinch the Eastern title potential. Cincinnati and Boston also won, while Oakland and Kansas City linger in the championship race.
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Bullets Rally Past Bulls To Move To 18-6
The Baltimore Bullets defeated the Chicago Bulls 110 100 to extend their strong season. Earl Monroe poured in 25 points and Gus Johnson added 20, with 19 in the second half as Baltimore erased a slow start and pulled away late. Jerry Sloan led Chicago with 29 points.
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Lakers ride Baylor Egan duo to 119 112 win over Bucks
The Lakers beat Milwaukee 119 112 as Elgin Baylor scored 34 and Johnny Egan 27 to extend their Western Division lead to five games. In other action, the San Diego Rockets tied for second in the West by topping the Warriors 116 105 with 30 from Don Kojis and 29 from Elvin Hayes, while Nate Thurmond led San Francisco with 28. No other games were played.
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Bill Brooks Starts for Michaelmen Opener Against Rhode Island
St Michael's College opens at Kingston versus Rhode Island with juniors Jay Cody and Peter Cragan in forward spots and Bill Brooks paired with John Russell in the backcourt. Coach Eddie Markey, relying on three junior college transfers, expects a rough opener as Carmody shifts Rhode Island for pressure. Game time is 8:15.
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Notre Dame Proves Trojans Vulnerable in Close Draw
Notre Dame under Ara Parseghian challenged USC with a 21 21 halftime count leading to a deadlock that jeopardizes USC’s top rating. The Irish focused on O J Simpson, holding him to 55 yards as USC squandered late chances while Army Navy and other major college results filled the rest of the day.
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Price War Stalls Winter Trading at Baseball Meetings
At the winter meetings in San Francisco executives report cautious trading as clubs, still adjusting to the 24 team expansion, set high asks. Reds GM Bob Howsam notes few backup options, fearing risk in trades while Philadelphia and Atlanta faces potential moves for Richie Allen and Joe Torre. Jets of speculation include Mets interest in Torre and Koosman or Seaver, with trades likely depending on price scale and club urgency. The Pacific Coast League seeks a $1.1 million indemnity for Seattle and San Diego losses to the majors.
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Yale Star Dowling Wins New England Lowe Trophy
Eli quarterback Brian Dowling of Yale, undefeated with superb passing and scoring, is named New England’s best collegiate player. The senior from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, set Yale passing and total offense records, led in a 29-29 Harvard tie, and will receive the Lowe Trophy at a Dec. 10 Cambridge dinner with notable speakers.
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Red Sox seek veteran catcher despite high price
SAN FRANCISCO UPD The Boston Red Sox move quietly at winter meetings with a full 40 man roster and few trade targets. Boston shuns trading star Carl Yastrzemski, keeps Russ Gibson as No 1 catcher and Jerry Moses behind him. Manager Dick Williams cites two catchers plus George Thomas in emergency role. The club also eyeing a reserve infielder, possibly Seattle’s Chico Salmon, and even a Bill Landis for Salmon swap.
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