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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
10
Detroit Lions defeat Los Angeles Rams 28 to 23 to extend their win streak to four and keep alive a playoff bid in the NFC race. Key players include Greg Landry and Steve Owens with fine performances. numerous regional players receive honorable mention across Vermont New Hampshire and Montpelier areas.
Boston Patriots near worst record threaten to secure the No 1 draft pick as their season finale at Cincinnati looms. GM George Sauer weighs QB Joe Kapp, WR Elmo Wright, and line needs while weighing whether to trade the top choice for multiple players. In Miami jockey Bill Hartack joins 4,000-win club after Roart's win at Tropical Park despite a minor hip hiccup.
Detroit, 94 record, keeps Super Bowl hopes alive with a win over the Rams. Rookie 220-pound Owens ran 17 times for 66 yards and two rushing TDs, stepping in for injured Mel Farr. Landry was sacked five times but threw a 26-yard TD to Earl McCullough. Rams offense stalled, Detroit’s defense key.
Vermont Sportswriters name Mt Anthony seniors John Hart and Pete Fairley to the Schoolboy team in a season marked by a break-even record. Hart, a prolific passer despite a modest Mt Anthony running game, posted multiple 250 yard games. Fairley, a reliable 6 ft 2 in receiver, combined with Hart for the state’s top aerial threat. Wiskoski earned honorable mention for anchor of the line, while LeBarron stood out on both sides with five Hart passes caught by Keith. Otero, a junior and middle linebacker, earned an All-State berth. Southern Conference accounts for 15 of 24 picks. Rutland area schools lead with 10. Many from Division I will play in Maple Bowl Shrine game vs New Hampshire in August.
Atlanta coach Norm Van Brocklin says Minnesota’s success stems from Joe Kapp’s leadership after Kapp left for Boston. He notes the Vikings’ strong defense, ball control running game, and superior kicking as keys to their 11 2 record and division dominance.
Former Jets defensive back Johnny Sample told a federal grand jury he was blackballed from the NFL in 1965 after leaving the Washington Redskins. He testified during a probe into possible anti trust violations as jurors questioned him about his book Confessions of a Dirty Football Player and Rozelle's Rule.
Texas coach Darrell Royal says Notre Dame, led by Joe Theismann, matches Texas’s level and could upset the Longhorns on New Year’s Day. Theismann and Notre Dame’s offense are predicted to test Texas, with Rozelle’s orders cited in a related remark. Witnesses in a separate antitrust inquiry include John Wooten as testimony continues this week.
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