Trading barrage reshapes majors as six teams swap stars
Opening winter meetings trades shake the market with Sudden Sam McDowell Gaylord Perry Lee May and Ken Holtzman moving between clubs. Giants acquire McDowell from Indians in exchange for Perry and infielder Frank Duffy. Astros Reds and Athletics also make bold shifts as teams seek pitching speed and power.
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Dolphins Dominate Bears 34 3 On Monday Night
Miami built a 34-3 victory led by Bob Griese and Larry Csonka as the Dolphins improved to 9-1-1. Griese threw two TDs to Csonka and Fleming, while Garo Yepremian added field goals to extend the lead, and George Mira sealed the win with a late TD pass to Otto Stowe. Chicago struggled offensively behind Bobby Douglass as Miami’s defense stalled the Bears and preserved the shutout until late third.
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Nebraska Tops Oklahoma for No 1 in UPI Coaches Ratings
Nebraska remains No 1 after edging Oklahoma 35-31 on Thanksgiving as Alabama climbs to No 2 with a 31-7 SEC title clincher over Auburn. Oklahoma holds third with Michigan and Penn State following. Texas makes a big jump, while Notre Dame and North Carolina fall in the top 20.
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Pro Football Playoff Race Narrowing for 14 Teams
Cincinnati aims for a twogame finish to claim the American Conference Central lead as it hosts Cleveland while Atlanta’s playoff hopes fade after a loss to Minnesota. The Browns sit 6-5, the Bengals 4-7, with three games left and Pittsburgh 5-6 lurking.
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Brian Song film centers on Sayers Piccolo friendship
CBS Movie of the Week portrays Gale Sayers and the late Brian Piccolo, whose bond helped the Bears star through knee surgeries and personal struggle. Joy Piccolo credits the film with a respectful view of Brian, while noting the real-life grief and triumphs behind the story.
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