Namath Tops Raiders as Jets Fall Short in Oakland
Joe Namath threw for 403 yards and a 49 yard TD to Rich Caster but New York lost 24 16 in Oakland. Daryle Lamonica added 202 yards and two TDs as the Raiders clinched the win and the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention. Don Maynard caught seven passes for 131 yards and set an all time NFL reception mark while Namath played through a minor ankle injury.
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Playoff Picture Clears as Jets Eliminated
Jets eliminated by 24 16 loss to Oakland leaving two AFC berths for Pittsburgh and Cleveland while Miami clinches East and Oakland West. Steelers and Browns race for Central title with Dec 23 24 first round as possible matchups Oakland Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Miami. NFC results leave Dallas Green Bay set for Dec 23 24 with West title undecided among San Francisco Atlanta and Los Angeles.
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North Carolina Edges Kentucky In Home Court Win
North Carolina built a 46-26 halftime lead and held off a Kentucky rally to win 78-70 behind George Karl 22 points and Bobby Jones 15. Kentucky guard Ronnie Lyons sat out early with illness but added 15 in the second half as UNC secured the victory.
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Carlton Dominates NL Pitches In Eight Categories
Steve Carlton led the National League in eight pitching categories including wins 27 and strikeouts 310 for the 1972 Phillies. He edged rivals such as Seaver Gibson and Jenkins in various stats while Clayton Carroll set a major league record with 37 saves. The report also notes Dodgers ERA and shutouts, plus a Kansas City arena plan drawing early support.
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St Francis IVs Rally Beats Berwick in JV Basketball
St Francis College Junior Varsity defeated Berwick Academy 88 to 61 at South Berwick. Tom Smith led with 14 points followed by Bazyk 13 Sexton 10 and Feeney 10 for the winners while Berwick’s King led with 18 and Marcoux 19. Period scores 11 39 60 88 for St Francis and 12 29 48 61 for Berwick. Officials Trowell and Freeman. Time 4 10s.
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Conference standings and weekend games recap
Amid scattered results from college and professional leagues, teams including Oakland New York Jets Cincinnati Baltimore and Houston posted various wins and losses. Monday highlights feature Oakland 24 New York Jets 16 and a slate of Saturday and Monday matchups across conferences with clinching notes and upcoming games.
Rutgers tops Lehigh in 86 73 college hoops clash
Rutgers defeated Lehigh 86 to 73 in a college basketball matchup. Providence beat Fairfield 83 to 57 while Marist downed Areverene 69 to 59. South Carolina posted a 92 to 73 win over Georgia. Wi Mary beat Appalachian 71 to 57. Mississippi A 88 to 60 over Southern Miss. Vanderbilt 69 over Middle Tennessee. Howard 99 over Fayetteville State 86. Alabama 89 over Georgia Tech 13. Cincinnati 76 beat Arizona State 74. Loyola Chicago 91 over St. Norbert 79. Kansas State 76 topped North Texas State.
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Seagulls Host Noble In Local High School Basketball Night
Old Orchard Beach hosts Noble at John McSweeney Memorial Gym as Thornton Academy visits South Portland and Marshwood meets Wells. Noble and St Francis College also face Nasson, while Old Orchard Beach dominates Wells 72 46 and 77 55 in recent showings.
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St Joseph hockey stars in 8 3 win over Westbrook
Dakars scored three goals and assisted on two more to pace St Josephs to an 8 to 3 victory at Riverside Arena. Simpson Nolette Fleurent Provencher and Robida contributed with goals and assists as St Josephs led 3 1 after the first period and expanded the margin in the final two periods. Mattson scored twice for Westbrook with one unassisted and another by Rick Charette.
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Baseball Writers Dinner Marks 50th NY Chapter Event
The New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America will hold its 50th annual dinner and show at the Americana Hotel on Sunday January 28. Organizers plan coverage of baseball highlights from the last five decades.
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Kennebunk Leads Early In Journal Heat Point Ranking
Kennebunk Rams sit 3-0 and hold a 52.3 lead over Windham in Class B as Greely Institute tops Class C with an 83.0 index after an upset of Yarmouth. Carrabee posts three straight wins in Class D while Old Orchard Beach and Wells lag in their divisions as Southern York County teams show solid early performance.
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Bruins Name Rookie John Adams In Goal At Buffalo
Boston Bruins coach Tom Johnson said rookie John Adams will start in goal against Buffalo as the Bruins chase first place in the NHL East. Boston aims to extend an unbeaten 12 game stretch and narrow the gap to Montreal with one game in hand while preparing to host the New York Rangers. Defenseman Carol Vadnais eyes catching the Canadiens once the game in hand is made up.
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Two Braves Players Cleared Of Drug Charges
In Amherst Court Harold Fox and Dick Garrett of the Buffalo Braves were cleared of drug related charges after the Erie County district attorney moved to drop the misdemeanor counts for insufficient evidence. Fox 23 faced maintaining a criminal nuisance while Garrett 25 faced loitering for the purpose of obtaining drugs. Four other men were arrested at Foxs residence amid police claims of marijuana in two cases. Pittsburgh Penguins call up Robin Burns to replace injured Jean Pronovost.
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