Oilers Routed as Plunkett Leads Patriots to 32‑0 Win
Houston suffered a brutal 32-0 loss to New England as Jim Plunkett threw TD passes of five and nine yards, and the defense forced a safety. Patriots rookie coach Chuck Fairbanks praised back‑to‑back victories for a young squad, while Sid Gillman called the performance Houston’s worst yet.
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Houston Oilers
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Aaron stalls at 713 as Braves fall short doubleheader
Hank Aaron finishes the season at 713 home runs after a late game for the Atlanta Braves. In his final at bat he collects three singles in four chances as 40,000 fans watch. Arkansas Razorbacks football ride a 72 game scoring streak but Baylor ends it 7-0.
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Tight NL pennant races decided on final day
Between 1956 and 1966 three National League pennants were decided on the last day of the regular season. The Dodgers won in 1956 and 1966, and the 1962 Cardinals also clinched on the final day. In 1959 the Dodgers triumphed over the Braves in a three game playoff while the Giants defeated the Dodgers two games to one in another playoff.
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Cubs Win 116 Games to Clinch 1906 NL Flag
The Chicago Cubs clinched the 1906 National League pennant by finishing 20 games ahead of the New York Giants while setting a record with 116 victories. The largest margin in NL history was the 1902 Pittsburgh Pirates, who won 103 games and led the second-place Brooklyn Dodgers by 27.5 games.
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Yale Hires and Honors Greasy Neale’s Football Legacy
A tribute to Alfred Earle Neale known as Greasy Neale, noting his Yale tenure, Hall of Fame inductions, and influence on football. The piece recalls his nickname origin, coaching innovations with the T-formation, and high regard from peers including Alexander Wojciechowicz. It highlights his warm character and lasting impact on players and the sport.
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Buckeyes Chosen For Rose Bowl
Ohio State selections for the Rose Bowl sparked surprise and tension as John Hicks and Randy Gradishar react to the decision over Michigan. Coach Schembechler called it the darkest day in his career, while Woody Hayes noted surprise and Hicks vowed to push for a win against Southern California.
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Bruins edge Kings 3-1 as defense questioned
Boston Bruins coach Bep Guidolin lamented lax defense after a 3-1 win over Los Angeles. Ken Hodge scored twice and Pat Esposito assisted thrice, while Bobby Orr added the go ahead goal. Gary Edwards stopped 25 shots for the Kings in a loss at Green Bay.
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Broncos Take AFC West Lead With 14 10 Win Over Chiefs
Denver tops Kansas City 14-10 as Charley Johnson finds Haven Moses twice in 81 seconds. Browns beat Steelers 21-16 to close in on division leaders, Bengals 42 24 over Cardinals, Rams 24 15 over Saints. Falcons 28 20 over Jets. Bills 24 17 over Colts. Patriots 32 0 over Oilers. Eagles 20 16 over Giants.
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Cavaliers Fall Short in 107 101 Loss to Celtics
Cleveland battled Boston but trailed most of the game. John Havlicek led Boston with 25 points, turning the tide in the third quarter while Austin Carr topped Cavaliers with 26 points in a hard fought 107 101 defeat.
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