Vikings Hand First Loss to Rams in Conference Preview
The Vikings beat the Rams 17 7 to hand Los Angeles its first defeat of the season and set a December 27 Western Conference title rematch in Minnesota. Highlights include a 78 yard kickoff return by Charlie West and a 4 yard Osborn TD run. Also notes Dallas 10 Steelers 7 and Redskins edge Eagles 47 14 as Week standings tighten.
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NFL Touchdowns Highlight Week as Stars Shine
Tarkenton connected on 19 of 34 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. Leroy Kelly rushed 151 yards for Cleveland in a victory over Green Bay, marking his 20th 100 yard game. Bill Nelson threw a Cleveland TD and Ernie Kellerman returned an interception 40 yards for another. Don Horn connected with Green Bay for a score. Harmon Wages and Bob Berry starred in Atlanta's blowout of New Orleans.
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Eastern Connecticut State trounces North Adams State 92 34
Eastern Connecticut State led by Ron Pires with 28 points defeated North Adams State 92 to 34 on Saturday. It marked the team’s second straight win for coach Joe Zavattaro. Rick Agnew led North Adams with 18 points while Bob Betters added 13.
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Tom Doyle key guard for Jackets in 94 86 win
Pittsfield native Tom Doyle star athlete from St. Joseph's High and guard for American International College scored three points in the 94 to 86 victory over Central Connecticut in New Britain. His late floor goal secured an eight point run after Central Connecticut tied 6 all.
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Diminutive Substitute Ends Pasadena Offensive Star
Pasadena Bowl see San Diego State beat Boston University 28 7 as diminutive end John Featherstone named top offensive player. Featherstone, 160 pounds at 5 8, caught two long passes for scores after replacing injured Tom Reynolds. Sipe and Shaw also scored for SDSU as defense shut out BU after early Terrier drive. Also schedules set for the first annual Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Tournament at Springfield December 28 to 30 with A I, Springfield, Massachusetts as tri hosts.
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New England tennis star Ned Weld tops singles rankings
Ned Weld of Weston is New England's top ranked player for the fourth time in 11 years in the New England Lawn Tennis Association rankings announced Saturday. He shares top doubles status with Keith Jennings of Wickford Rhode Island as the No 1 doubles team.
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Ailing AFL Players Spark Raiders Chiefs in Blue Cross Bowl
Lamonica and Stenerud sparked their teams to victories as the AFL Western Division race tightens. Lamonica left a hospital bed to throw three TDs for Oakland in a 37 17 win over Cincinnati, while Stenerud kicked five field goals for Kansas City in a 22 19 win over Buffalo.
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