Packers Redskins Jets Loom as Sunday Tests
Sunday shapes as Green Bay must win to keep playoff hopes alive while Washington seeks another upset and the Jets and Chiefs face crucial tests. Vikings strive for eighth straight win as Green Bay eyes potential upset, Rams dominate Eagles in Philadelphia. Tarkenton and Bart Starr among noted quarterbacks in a day packed with decisive NFL clashes.
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Big Week in NFL Predicts Highs and Upsets Across Standings
Saints and Giants collide as passing and defense mix in early week previews. Lions aim to tighten run defense against Cardinals while John Unitas tests injury absence for the Ravens. Bears rally with Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus as they chase a win over the Falcons. Browns seek restore form against the Steelers with Nelson hurt but playing, Cowboys face a tough test against the Saints, and Chiefs look to drive confidence with Otis Taylor back.
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Amherst at Williams Aims for Key Ivy Showdown
Amherst and Williams meet on Weston Field as 5-2 Amherst seeks to extend its series edge. Williams, missing linebackers and QB Terry Smith last week, relies on sophomores Murray and Skrocki while Williams veteran Maitland and Hitchins face final games. Jeffs counter with Kehoe and a potent running game led by Maitland.
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Yale Players Back Game Moratorium
Nearly half of Yale University varsity football players signed a statement backing Vietnam Moratorium efforts while expressing commitment to playing the game against Princeton as scheduled. A Princeton Moratorium group had urged cancellation for antiwar demonstrations. Captain Andrew Coe said 41 signatures were voluntary from a 96-player squad.
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Lee and Monument Mountain To Open Southern Berkshire League
Lee High and Monument Mountain Regional High face off in the Southern Berkshire Basketball League opener on Friday January 9 in Lee. The five team circuit plays each other three times with season wrap on February 27. Lee is led by coach Dick Salinetti after an unbeaten league record last season. Monument Mountain went 9-3.
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KC Activates Two for Jets
Kansas City Chiefs elevate Otis Taylor and Ed Padolak for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Both players had been on injured waivers and are cleared to play.
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Yary To Start For Vikings At Milwaukee
Vikings coach announces Ron Yary will replace injured Doug Davis at offensive tackle against the Green Bay Packers in Milwaukee on Sunday.
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Wesleyan Noses Out Williams For Little Three Title
Wesleyan edged Williams 18 to 17 at Middletown Connecticut to capture the Little Three football championship amid interest in Williams at Amherst this afternoon. Also on Saturday Amherst defeated Trinity 35 to 7 and Yale beat Penn 21 to 3, with several other college games listed and local league notes following.
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Bruins Gain Rights to Amateur Star Desmond Beatty Dies
Bruins acquire amateur forward Fred O'Donnell from Minnesota North Stars. Beatty, 76, former New York Giants third baseman, died in Maine. O'Donnell, Oshawa native, starred for Oshawa and Kingston juniors, weighing 175 pounds at 5 feet 11. Salisbury School defeated Berkshire 28 to 7 in Salisbury Conn.
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Purdue Seeks Rose Bowl Bid In Big Week Of Games
Mid November headlines center on Purdue at Ohio State with Rose Bowl hopes riding on a win as the top ranked Buckeyes host the ninth ranked Notre Dame and other top teams clash. Texas eyes a Southwest Conference title clash with Texas Christian while Tennessee and Penn State chase bowls.
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Dartmouth and Boston U Clash on Key College Football Day
Unbeaten Dartmouth seeks an eighth win as Cornell visits, while Boston University, 7-1 and third in Lambert Trophy voting, hosts Delaware in a test. Other regional games feature Yale at Princeton, Massachusetts vs New Hampshire, and multiple Yankee Conference showdowns.
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Geoffrion Rejected Offer To Coach North Stars
Bernie Geoffrion turned down a contract to coach the Minnesota North Stars. GM Wren Blair said Geoffrion chose to stay as New York’s assistant general manager and chief scout, with Blair remaining as coach and GM unless a better candidate appears.
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McCann Tech Names 1970 Football Co-Captains
Gary Wilson and Mike Zepka named co-captains of McCann Tech football for 1970, succeeding Glen Hanlon Bob Czubryl and Dave Zabek. Wilson lines up at tackle while Zepka handles linebacker duties for the Hornets.
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Garden State Stakes Looms For Silent Screen’s New Jersey Chance
Big purses ride on a weekend Vermont like Garden State Stakes at Garden State Park Cherry Hill New Jersey 17th running with Silent Screen favored carrying 122 pounds in a 11 16 mile race for 2 year olds. The day also features Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct and other top races from coast to coast while Nar Ragansett’s Silent Screen eyes another big payday after a strong season.
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NE Soccer Tournament Opens After Rain Delay
The NCAA college division soccer tournament opener at Springfield College was postponed by rain. Washington and Lee faces Elizabethtown at 10 30 a.m. Springfield meets St Lawrence at 1 90 p.m. Consolation game Sunday morning, championship Sunday afternoon.
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