Rams and Vikings seek win in snowbound title clash
In Minneapolis Metropolitan Stadium the NFL Western Conference showdown pits the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Rams with a trip to the NFL championship at stake. Temperatures in the 20s and possible snow loom as both teams guard against weather while Rams coach George Allen notes past snow defeats.
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Vikings and Rams Ready for High Stakes Rematch
Minnesota and Los Angeles, both division winners, prepare for a pivotal clash in sunny Los Angeles. Bud Grant hails a solid Rams unit while noting past success, as Joe Kapp and Gabriel compete for aerial returns. The Vikings boast a stingy defense and a prolific scoring season led by Kapp and Osborn.
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Larry Smith
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Tommy Mason
Willie Ellison
Jack Snow
Gane Washington
Ithaca College Gymnastics Opens 1970 Season with Sosin
Norman Sosin of 19 Dan Ave will perform with Ithaca College varsity gymnastics as the team opens the 1970 season January 23 at Trenton State. The Ithacans face a 10 meet schedule against Southern Connecticut Kings Point and Cornell. Sosin, a sophomore in the School of Health and Physical Education, is a 1968 Pittsfield High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Alvin D Silber. In New London Conn AP the Pikes of Harrisonburg Va report a busy football season as their three sons Henry Dan and Charlie played games across three cities including Navy against Boston College and Coast Guard Academy versus Wayne State.
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Operation Cleanup fuels Rams Vikings NFL clash
A 30 man crew finished snow removal at Metropolitan Stadium as the Rams and Vikings prepared for a nationally televised Western Conference showdown. Weather concerns remained secondary to team leadership and momentum, with Roman Gabriel and Joe Kapp guiding two hardnosed front fours in a tight playoff race.
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Frazier Ellis Heavyweight Showdown Planned At MSG
Madison Square Garden arranged a February 16 heavyweight title bout between Joe Frazier of Philadelphia and Jimmy Ellis of Louisville. Early reports say both fighters receive about 150000 plus a share of gate and TV revenue, with potential deferred payments. The bout will air across North America and overseas. Ali remains champion in some regions.
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Record Betting Boosts U S Horse Races to 1969 Highs
Legalized betting across thoroughbred and harness racing surged to a record $5.50 billion in 1969 with 64.18 million attendees. TRA head John Schapiro cites more racing days and Sunday racing as key factors, while harness racing also posted new attendance and betting highs under the United States Trotting Association.
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Lenox Rink Schedule Altered By Refrigeration Trouble
Lenox School rink will be closed today for refrigeration repairs. Youth Hockey and Woodland Skating Club noon session, and public skating at 7:30 pm are canceled. High Lawn Jerseys Senior A game at 2:30 pm moved? The 5:15 pm Woodland and 7:30 pm public sessions proceed as scheduled.
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Cowboys Challenge Browns In Cotton Bowl Odds Tilt
Dallas Cowboys seek revenge in the Eastern Conference championship after a 42-10 loss to Cleveland in November. Two storied franchises collide in Dallas with Calvin Hill back and Leroy Kelly posing a muddy weather threat. Dallas aims to prove they can win the big one and silence years of playoff heartbreak.
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Dallas Times Herald
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Big Snowfall Nixes Races and Hoop Meet
A heavy Northeast snowstorm forced cancellations across sports. Laurel Race Course in Laurel Maryland halted racing with plans to resume Saturday while Liberty Bell Park Philadelphia cancelled its nine race card for a second straight day. Waterford Park West Virginia continued after a minor power failure. Kings College Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania cancelled the Kings Classic Basketball Tournament featuring Kings Lafayette American University and Fairleigh Dickinson.
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Northwestern Narrowly Edges Rutgers In Close Affair
Northwestern defeated Rutgers 78 to 77 in a tight college basketball contest. Minnesota rolled past Bowling Green, while Ohio University beat Fresno State 92 to 30. Kansas State fell to Oklahoma State 51 to 49 as NC State topped Alabama 75 to 51 and Wisconsin beat Utah State 81 to 74. Canisius beat Fairfield 83 to 70.
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Gator Bowl and All-Star Games Highlight Today's Schedule
Tennessee and Florida meet in the Gator Bowl while East meets West and Blue faces Gray in college football’s lineup. Mentions coaching intrigue between Doug Dickey and possible future boss, with NBC televised coverage at noon. Also notes Peach, Astro-Bluebonnet, Cotton, Orange, Sugar, and Rose Bowls plus the East-West Shrine, Blue-Gray, and key players and teams shaping the national scene.
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Iowa
Race Track Clerks Strike Scratches Opening Day
Arcadia California opening of Santa Anita’s 35th season was canceled due to a strike by pari mutuel clerks and similar action at Bay Meadows in San Mateo. Negotiations failed. 40 pickets greeted Santa Anita at 12 01 Friday as two cars were damaged by rock throwers.
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New England Ski Areas Report Conditions Friday Afternoon
Boston AP lists snow depths and surface types for many resorts led by Bousquets and Sugarloaf with powder and packed powder surfaces. Weather outlook calls for fair to partly cloudy skies, cool highs in the 20s to 30s, with light flurries north and west.
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