Matte Leads Colts to 34 0 Rout of Browns for Title
Tom Matte ran for 108 yards and three touchdowns as the Baltimore Colts crushed the Cleveland Browns 34 0 to win the NFL title. The victory caps a dominant defensive performance, with Mattes scoring and passing on taped plays, while Leroy Kelly was held to 28 yards on 13 carries. The win secures a shot at the Jets in the Super Bowl and ends Browns dominance on this field since 1959.
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NBA Season Outlook Reveals Shifts in West Power
The piece surveys teams across the league highlighting the Lakers bid for the top despite internal rifts with Wilt Chamberlain and coach Bill van Breda Kolff. It notes Atlanta’s rebounding strength with Zelma Beaty, San Diego’s Elvin Hayes leading in scoring, and Seattle’s defensive woes while spotlighting Wes Unseld’s impact for Baltimore and Willis Reed’s return for New York as playoff races loom.
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St. Louis
Gene Shue
Philadelphia
Matte collapses after three TDs in NFL title win
Baltimore halfback Tom Matte, hero of the Colts victory, collapsed in the dressing room after a 17-point second quarter and a 28-yard field goal by Lou Michaels. He was dazed, aided by smelling salts, then treated for exhaustion following a record‑tying three touchdowns and 88 total yards.
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Alex Karras
Detroit Lions
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Lou Michaels
Leroy Kelly
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Don Shula
Shula
Willie Richardson
Davidson Wins Charlotte Invitational In Nineteenth Century Style
Davidson Wildcats upset Texas 98-76 to claim the Charlotte Invitational title. Mike Maloy scored 28 points earning MVP honors while Jerry Kroll added 25 as Davidson extended its unbeaten streak to seven.
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Dog Show Entries for Westminster Kennel Club Show
Entries for the Westminster Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden closed with 2 556 dogs across 116 breeds. Poodles led the entries.
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Virginia Big Five Standings Report From Richmond
AP reports Virginia Big Five college basketball standings with team records and winning percentages. Virginia totals 6 wins 4 losses, Virginia Tech, William and Mary, Virginia Military, and Richmond follow with varied records and percentages in league play and all games.
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Browns Admit Colts Outplayed Them In Championship Licking
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier said the Browns were beaten soundly by the Colts 34 to 0 in the NFL title game. He credited Baltimore with better play and noted costly Browns penalties and mistakes that halted drives. Assistant coach Nick Skorich echoed the view they were perhaps overwhelmed by pressure.
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Winds Factor In New York Win Over Oakland
New York Jets edged the Oakland Raiders 27 to 23 at Shea Stadium aided by swirling winds that shaped Don Maynard’s 52 yard reception and Namath’s late TD pass. Jets’ defense forced a fumbled lateral on Lamonica as time expired.
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Hampton Pounds West Virginia State In Ft Eustis Tourney
Hampton Institute crushed West Virginia State 107 to 79 at the Ft Eustis Christmas Invitational. Hampton, unbeaten in four games and ranked 10th among small colleges, finished seventh while WV State ended in last place after a tournament struggle. Prentice Hill led with 22 points. Gerson Strong 18. West Virginia State shot 25 percent and trailed by 20 at halftime.
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Graebner and Osborne Head Home from Davis Cup Tour
Clark Graebner of New York and Jimmie Osborne of Honolulu returned to the United States after the United States Davis Cup team victory in Australia. The remaining squad stayed in Australia for exhibitions and a tournament with Captain Donald Dell Arthur Ashe Bob Lutz and Stan Smith proceeding to Sydney for a week of exhibitions at Manly and Canberra.
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St. John's and Duquesne Steal Spotlight From UCLA
Unranked St. John's upset North Carolina 72-70 in the Holiday Festival semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Duquesne defeated St Bonaventure 89-70 in Oklahoma City to reach the All-College final against LSU. UCLA menaced with Lew Alcindor scoring 40 in a 83-67 win over Princeton to reach the Festival final.
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