Raiders win dramatic last-second finish over Jets
The Oakland Raiders edged the New York Jets 14-13 on a late tip in the end zone by Warren Wells with one second left. George Blanda kicked the extra point as Oakland improves to 7-3-2 and sets up a showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs next Saturday in Oakland. Kansas City beat Denver 16-0 to stay tied atop the AFC West.
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Warren Wells
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Texas crushes Arkansas to seal Cotton Bowl bid and national title hopes
Texas steamrolled Arkansas 42-7 to finish the season undefeated and earn a Cotton Bowl berth against Notre Dame, with star backs Jim Bertelsen 189 yards on 30 carries and Steve Vorster 121 yards on 21 attempts. LSU, Tennessee, Arizona State also won to close their seasons.
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Letters on hunting balance and sports talk in Vermont
A sequence of letters and replies discusses hunting and conservation in Vermont, debating open season and wildlife balance. Chuck Shafer and readers probe conservation versus hunting, challenge Africa trip bets, and name football players, quarterbacks, and running backs while previewing the Patriots basketball season and praising coach Dave Frederickson.
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Steve Miller
Miller
Fish and Game Commission
Nature
Mr. Miller
Africa
M. White
Bennington
Vermont
UCLA Wins With Wicks and Rowe Benched
UCLA edged toward a comeback against Rice after benching Sidney Wicks and Curtis Rowe for lateness. Wicks scored 25 of 29 after halftime as UCLA rallied to a 124-78 victory. Other top programs posted strong showings, including South Carolina over Notre Dame 85-82 and Kentucky 104-93 over Michigan.
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Dolphins Rise With Two Big Plays In Victory Over Patriots
Miami blitzed Boston early as Morris returned a 96 yard kickoff and Mumphord a 51 yard blocked field goal for a 14 point edge before Griese played. Griese then directed a 37-20 win, aided by 208 rushing yards led by Csonka and Morris who racked up 147 yards.
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Lloyd Mumphord
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Muhammad Ali Buys Painting in Lively Las Vegas Studio
In a motel room Ali critiques and bids on two watercolors painted for LeRoy Neiman. A Dec 4 ring scene shows Ali defeating Bonavena with blood at eye, while a Dec 6 desert-house scene draws buyers as Mercury Morris and Angelo Dundee discuss a deal. Ali jokes about selling the art for $200.
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Howard Bingham
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