Missing Contact Provides Only Game Suspense in Super Bowl
Green Bay fullback Ben Wilson lost a contact lens on the sidelines in the fourth quarter of the Packers 33 14 victory over the Oakland Raiders. The 230 pound back searched the field but never found the lens costing him 43.50. Wilson, who had 64 rushing yards on 17 carries, credited his eyesight issue and Lombardi praised his effort after the win.
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Packers Blame Mistakes On New Raider Defenses
Green Bay beat Oakland 33-14 in the Super Bowl but admit many mistakes as Oakland’s defense challenged them. Jerry Kramer cited unexpected blitzes and missed blocks leading to audibles by Bart Starr. Vince Lombardi praised the Raiders, noted the team’s future potential, and dodged coaching speculation. Starr injured a thumb late but stayed in as Packers held the lead.
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First Half Play Ends In Dusty B Cage Loop
Final first round games in the B division of the YMCA Industrial league set for tonight at Bullard Haven gym. Leaders United Illuminating and Carpenter Steel atop 3-1, with SNETCO Schick Warnaco at 2-2 and Handy Harman 4. Matches: 6:30 SNETCO vs United Illuminating 7:45 Schick vs Warnaco 9:00 Carpenter Steel vs Handy Harman. A jumble of unrelated notes follows.
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Standing Room Sale For Astrodome Game
About 5,000 standing room tickets go on sale today for the UCLA Houston basketball showdown at the Astrodome. All 50,800 reserve seats are sold as UCLA and Houston, ranked first and second, remain undefeated.
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Holum Surges to Fourth Win in Olympic Trials
West Allis Wisconsin Diane Holum 16 Northbrook Ill captured her fourth win in five U S Olympic trials races posting 1500 meters in 2 38 7 and finishing a t 46 4 in the 500. Jeanne Ashworth Wilmington N Y won the 500 while Holum led in the sprint races through sleet slowed rink conditions at State Fair Park.
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Three Errors Give Green Bay Pro Title
Green Bay dominated Oakland in the Orange Bowl 33-14 to win the title for the second straight year. Bart Starr threw for 202 yards and a TD, Don Chandler kicked four field goals and Donnie Anderson scored, while Herb Adderley ran back a 60-yard interception for a score.
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Hockey Scores From Tonight’s NHL and Minor Games
The night’s results show Chicago 2 and St. Louis 7 in an NHL clash. Buffalo 4 over Portland, New Haven 10 to Syracuse 2, Long Island 7 over New Jersey 12, Florida 7 over Greensboro 3 with other schedulings noted.
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Davidson Says Raiders Gave Up Too Many Points After Loss
In Miami after Super Bowl defeat, Raiders star Big Ben Davidson blames the Packers for key breakdowns and says Oakland would like another chance. Coach John Rauch praises his team but notes the season is over and looks to training camp. Hewriltt Dixon and Bill Miller reflect on Packers defense and future meetings.
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Individual Statistics From Yesterday's Super Bowl
Oakland rushing leaders Dixon Todd and Banaszak totaled 20 carries for 105 yards and no touchdowns. Green Bay rushers Wilson Anderson Williams Starr Mercein led 41 carries for 163 yards with one touchdown. Lamonica passed 15 of 34 for 208 yards and seven TDs with one interception. Starr went 13 of 24 for 202 yards and one TD.
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Alcindor to Have Eye Re-Examined Today
UCLA center Lew Alcindor will have his left eye re-examined at the Jules Stein Eye Institute after a minor injury suffered Friday night. He missed Saturday’s game, but UCLA still beat Stanford 75 63 to extend its winning streak. coach John Wooden said the eye injury is not serious and Alcindor is expected to play Thursday against Portland and Houston.
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Top Ten College Teams Weekend results
UCLA defeated California 94-64 and Stanford 75-63. Houston beat West Texas State 98-53. North Carolina topped Clemson 115-83. Kentucky lost to Florida 94-78. Tennessee overcame Georgia 77-72. Vanderbilt downed Mississippi 95-79. Wake Forest beat Arizona State 109-77. Arizona beat New Mexico 83-77. New Mexico edged Wyoming 61-45. Davidson fell to West Virginia 89-86. St Bonaventure idle.
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