Bengals Rally To Clinch Playoff Spot In AFC
The Baltimore Colts surge from 2-12 last season to win the East under rookie coach Ted Marchibroda and reach the playoffs with a 34-21 victory over New England. Cincinnati clinches an AFC wild card with a 47-17 win over the Chargers as Ken Anderson throws three TDs.
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Raiders kicker George Blanda kicks 2000th pro point
George Blanda, 48, 25 year Raiders veteran, watches from the sideline after kicking his 2000th professional point as Oakland defeats Kansas City 28-20. The milestone adds to his record total in the game and time.
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Clemson Gets Home Cooking Beaten By Tennessee Tigers Fall 77-66
Clemson coach Bill Foster blasted officiating after a 77-66 loss to Tennessee in the Volunteer Classic. Tennessee capitalized on defense and late scoring from Bernard King, who finished with 24 points. King scored after a goaltending call on Tree Rollins, as Clemson trailed most of the game.
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McKay Faces Final USC Bow in Liberty Bowl
USC coach John McKay remains unemotional about his last college game before joining Tampa Bay as an NFL coach. He leads a 7-4 Trojans against Texas A&M, whose 10-1 mark and stout defense challenge Ricky Bell and an injury-plagued squad.
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ABA Star Has Broken Hand
Indiana Pacers star forward Billy Knight will miss three to four weeks with a broken hand. Knight, ABA's second leading scorer at 26.3 points per game, sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Indiana's 112-109 win over Kentucky. He had just checked in when fouled by Maurice Lucas.
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Stram Likely Named Saints Coach Accessed Friday
Hank Stram, famed Chiefs founder of the 70s offense, is expected to be named head coach of the New Orleans Saints with a multi year deal worth at least 100000 dollars per year. The announcement was anticipated for Friday December 27, while Stram, a CBS commentator, was in San Francisco for the 49ers Giants game. Team owner John Mecom publicly reserved comment denials.
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Packers edge Falcons to finish 4-10 as Brockington contemplates trade
Green Bay beat Atlanta 22-13 behind Eric Torkelson 86 rushing yards and Barry Smith 60. John Hadl set a Packers season completion record. Brockington hinted at a possible trade amid a frigid 12 degree day. Dave Hampton topped Falcons with 61 rushing yards in defeat.
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Tarkenton Sets NFL Career TD Record With Two Passes
Weekend sports at a glance notes Frank Tarkenton extending his NFL career touchdown record to 291 after two Dak passes to Chuck Foreman. Charlie Johnson retires after 15 seasons to join Broncos scouting staff. George Blanda reaches 2000 career points for Oakland with a second quarter extra point. NFL season ends for 18 teams with eight clubs advancing to playoff semifinals.
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Atkins Tops Quarter Century All SEC Team
Tennessee star Doug Atkins was named the SEC player of the quarter century by a panel of 25 Southeast sports writers and broadcasters. The All-SEC squad includes Jack Youngblood, Jim Phillips, Lou Michaels, Bill Stanfill, Zeke Smith, Lee Roy Jordan, Jackie Burkett, Jake Scott, Tommy Casanova, Tucker Frederickson, Bobby Walden and others from Georgia, Auburn, LSU, Kentucky, Georgia Tech and Alabama. The honorees will be feted at a Birmingham club banquet in early February.
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