Pro football picks face changes from Gabriel injury
The AP notes Roman Gabriel will start for the Rams with a bruised knee and Earl Morrall will start for Baltimore over John Unitas. Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions loom as possible upsets in a Week’s slate including Los Angeles vs Dallas and Oakland vs Kansas City, with Rams and Chiefs favored.
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Sports predictions for Detroit and NFL- AFL games
Washington 24 Atlanta 21. Chicago 17 Baltimore 14. San Francisco 28 New Orleans 23. St Louis 31 Philadelphia 24. Kansas City 24 Oakland 21. New York 27 Cincinnati 21. Houston 20 Miami 14. San Diego 17 Denver 14. Boston 21 Buffalo 20. Predictions rely on past form and key players, with emphasis on line play and scoring chances.
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Highlands Selected For Bowl Semifinals
Kansas City AP reports New Mexico Highlands, top in the NAIA small college poll, earns a spot in the NATA Championship Bowl semifinals. Three other teams, including Highlands’ opponent, and game sites will be announced later. Coach John Levra has guided Highlands to eight straight wins after a 16 all tie with Hawaii.
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Officers Re elected By PGA at annual meeting
Incumbent officials of the Professional Golfers Association were re elected at the PGA annual meeting in Scottsdale. Re elected were Leo Frasier president Warren Orlick secretary and R William Clarke treasurer.
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Notre Dame Chooses Cotton Bowl For New Year Tilt
Notre Dame accepts a Cotton Bowl bid marking its first postseason game in 45 years. Scovell and Evans pursued Notre Dame through snow and travel then met with Ara Parseghian and Father Joyce as the team prepared for a New Year’s Day appearance with a $350,000 guest spot.
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