Redskins rout Cowboys to snap winless Texas Stadium stretch
Washington Redskins toppled the Dallas Cowboys 31-10 on Thanksgiving as San Francisco’s win kept the 49ers a half game ahead in the NFC West. Detroit beat the Jets 37-20 as Artie Taylor, John Riggins, and Cliff McClain each produced 100yard rushing efforts. Spurrier directed the 49ers past Dallas, lifting Dick Nolan for his first win over Landry and ending Dallas long home skid.
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Chiefs Flops Highlight 1972 NFL Season Outlook
AP sports analysis ranks the Kansas City Chiefs as leading flops with a 5-6 record and playoff fade looming after a probable 33-21 loss to the Oakland Raiders. The piece projects results across Sunday games and notes Washington and Minnesota in key divisional battles.
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Beach Court Games Open Season At Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach hosts opening night exhibition doubleheader featuring the town's girls team facing the faculty after the alumni meet the varsity. A foul shooting contest between leaders Louis Savelas Berton Braley and Gilbert Boucher caps the evening.
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Celtics Knicks Face Weekend Clash for Atlantic Lead
The Celtics, 16 2, hold a narrow lead on the Knicks in the Atlantic Division as both teams prepare for a two game set. Tonight they meet at Boston Garden, then play in Madison Square Garden Saturday with first place in reach.
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Sooners Top Nebraska to Claim Big Eight Title
Oklahoma overcame a 14 point deficit to beat Nebraska 17 14 and seize the Big Eight crown. The victory featured a 76 yard drive sparked by Dave Robertson and a 22 yard score to Tinker Owens. Oklahoma capitalized on a Husker fumble to seal the win.
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Celtics Rally Over Trail Blazers In Thanksgiving Eve Showdown
Boston guards and forwards rested in the second half as Dave Cowens posted 33 points and 18 rebounds against Portland in a 126-107 victory. The game served as tune up before two big Knicks clashes while Boston improved after beating Milwaukee earlier.
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