Simpson Sets Records in Bills 34 Jets 14 Victory
OJ Simpson rushed for 240 plus yards in a Bills 34 14 win over the Jets. He carried 34 times to reach 332 yards for the season, surpassing Jim Brown’s long standing NFL records. Simpson credited Bills coach Hank Bull as pivotal to his success and praised teammates Reggie McKenzie Joe DeLamielleure Dave Foley and Don Gree. The victory left Buffalo short of a playoff berth as Cincinnati clinched the AFC berth. Simpson spoke of wanting to play two more seasons and not leaving until he achieved his goals.
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Simpson Sets Record and Silent Jets Triumph
The Giants led by Simpson surged past the Jets as Simpson shattered a long standing single season rushing record with 2001 career milestone, adding a decisive 11 yard touchdown in the Bills win. The game drew 47749 fans, with Bills finishing strong behind Simpson and O Neal, while Namath connected to Barkwin and Borzer in late drive.
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Rams Top Browns 30-17 in Hadl led win
Los Angeles Rams beat Cleveland 30 to 17 as quarterback Roman Hadl tossed two touchdown passes and kicker David Ray added three field goals and three extra points. Rams set records with 230 points by Ray and 1,020 yards passing by Lawrence McCubeheon. Browns opened with a Mike Phipps 25-yard TD run but could not overtake the Rams and fielded many substitutions in the late stages.
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Suit Filed Against Former Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali
Sacramento AP report states Attorney General Evelle Young and others filed a suit against former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, alleging violations of boxing regulations tied to activities this year. The filing names Ali and targets actions related to boxing permits and conduct under current state rules.
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Raiders Cup Crown Down Broncos In 24-17 Triumph
Ken Stabler connected on a key pass to Mike Siam after a bold fourth quarter gamble, guiding the Raiders to a 24-17 victory over the Broncos. The win secured another divisional championship and a spot in the league playoffs.
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Broncos End First Winning Season In Franchise History
AFC standings and late season results dominate as Denver earns its first winning season 11-5. Stabler passes for 371 yards in a defensive battle, Oakland tops Denver 28-14 with key plays by Davis and Ramsey. Broncos suffer injuries to Hines and Little struggles to reach 973 rushing yards.
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Domres Sparkles As Colts Defeat Patriots
Marty Domres led the Baltimore Colts to an 18 13 victory over the New England Patriots with a late go ahead score in the fourth quarter following an interception by Stan White. Lydell Mitchell rushed for 142 yards on 14 carries and the Colts set a club single season yardage record.
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Arnold Taylor Named Boxer of the Month in December
HONOLULU AP Arnold Taylor the bantamweight from South Africa was chosen Boxer of the Month for December by the World Boxing Association. Taylor, who moved up in the rankings, knocked out Romeo Anaya to win the bantamweight crown, while Anaya dropped to third.
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Staubach Leads Cowboys Past Cardinals in Playoff Push
Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach shredded St. Louis with 19 completions on 14 of 25 attempts for three touchdowns and 30 loss to end a four-game skid last season. The Cowboys rolled 30 to 0 as Staubach connected with Drew Pearson and Tony Fritsch added field goals amid frigid 20 degree weather. Cardinals kicker Jim Bakken hit a late three-pointer, but St Louis failed to score after the first quarter in the lopsided NFL clash.
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Chiefs Spurs Chargers 33 6 in Windy Arrowhead Finale
Ian Stenerud kicked multiple field goals and Ed Boudylak, Kinney, and Hayes scored as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Diego Chargers 33 to 6. A weathered crowd of 43,755 saw Stenerud boot three field goals in the first half and late fourth quarter points, while Forlolak, Hayes and Kinney contributed key plays in an uneven season finale.
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Tarkenton Sparks Vikings Past Giants in Snowy Finale
Fran Tarkenton threw for 130 yards and a touchdown as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants 31 to 7 in New Haven. Tarkenton connected on multiple key passes before being relieved by Bob Berry with about ten minutes left.
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Bengals Narrow Oilers Win For Title In Miami Playoff
Cincinnati edged Houston 27 to 24 to claim the American Football Conference Central Division title. Ken Anderson threw 77 and 67 yard passes to tighten the lead, and Curtis caught three TDs. The victory secured a playoff spot next Sunday in Miami against the Dolphins. Oilers led early, but Cincinnati held on with key scores including a late 24 yard field goal by Mullmann and a 10 yard TD pass from Anderson to Curtis.
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NFC Standings Fragment From Unclear Report
Fragmentary NFC standings show Pinuburgh 87 and Minnesota JL with Sam Francisca, plus New York Giana seven salinga HL, Chicago Dallas M4, St. Louis 3 and Los Angeles 38 with Cleveland.
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