Easy Grid Pickings For Defending Champs
The Oakland Raiders, defending AFL champions, face Cincinnati Bengals as part of a five day stretch with Kansas City idle. Oakland (8-2) rivals San Diego for second in the West while Cincinnati (3-8) sits bottom. Lamonica returns at QB for Oakland after two week absence and throws four TDs in a 43-32 win over the Jets.
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Ohio State Michigan set for decisive battle for Rose Bowl berth
Michigan seeks the Big Ten crown as No. 4 ranked Michigan faces No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus in the final regular season game. Ron Johnson leads a Wolverines attack while Ohio State aims for an undefeated campaign behind a strong ground game and stout defense.
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Cautious Ram Mentor May Rue 49er Deadlock
Rams coach George Allen again favors ties to keep pace in the Coastal Division title race. A 20-20 result against the 49ers featured Bruce Gossett’s late field goal as Allen eyes a decisive finale with Baltimore while warning against complacency in upcoming games.
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Bench Wins NL Rookie of the Year in Close Vote
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench edged New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman by a single vote to win the 1968 NL Rookie of the Year award. Bench, 20, is the first catcher to claim the honor, after Koosman posted 19 wins and seven shutouts for a ninth place club.
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Bruins Win as Kings Struggle in Cheevers Test
Boston tops Los Angeles 3 2 as Gerry Cheevers shuns the spotlight in a quiet middle period. Fred Stanfield scores twice while Phil Esposito adds his ninth as the Bruins rally from a 1 0 deficit. Kings manage only one shot on Cheevers in the second period amid a failed closed circuit telecast.
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OJ Simpson Returns To Spotlight In USC UCLA Showdown
Hollywood reports NBC coverage of O J Simpson and the USC Trojans in a highly anticipated televised clash with UCLA at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The feature highlights Simpson as a dynamic, record chasing back with two seasons of dominance, referencing his Notre Dame and Oregon State performances and comparing his impact to famed athletes.
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