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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1969

Page

11

Kapp Scrambles Vikings Into NFL Finals in Minneapolis St Paul

Joe Kapp sparked a late rally as the Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 23 20 to claim the Western Conference title at home. Kapp’s 2 yard scramble tied the game, Carl Eller forced a safety, and Alan Page sealed it with an interception return to set up the Vikings Super Bowl bid against the Dallas Cleveland winner.

Inneapoli ST. Paul Joe Kapp Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Kapp Fred Cox Carl Eller Rams Roman Gabriel Alan Page Ram Gabriel Los Angeles Metropolitan Stadium Bruce Gossett Gene Washington Jack Pardee Washington Osborn Meador Richie Petitbon Gossett John Henderson Brown Touchdown Rams Bob Klein Viks Dallas Cleveland A.P

Four Interceptions Highlight Blue Gray Tie 6-6 in Montgomery

The North and South fought to a 6-6 stalemate in the Blue Gray game as Memphis State’s David Berrang intercepted four passes setting a game record and earning MVP honors. Blue’s Mike Cilek connected for the lone touchdown to Charles Longnecker, while Jerry Don Sanders added both South field goals.

Montgomery Ala David Berrang Memphis State Berrang Blue Mike Cilek Iowa Charles Longnecker Air Force Grays Jerry Don Sanders Texas Tech Robert Pearce Stephen F. Austin College George Little Troy Alabama Lonny Myles Louisiana State Bob Derrinwater Oklahoma State

Gator Defense Halts Vols In Gator Bowl Thriller

Florida edged Tennessee 14 13 in the 25th Gator Bowl before a 72 248 crowd as Florida’s defense led by Ray Graves stopped a late Vols drive. John Reaves threw a nine yard TD to Carlos Alvarez, Ts offense stalled in key moments, and Florida claimed the win.

Jacksonville. Fla Florida Tennessee Gators Curt Watson Vols Bobby Scott Steve DeLong Doug Dickey Scott Watson Ray Graves Gator John Reaves Carlos Alvarez George Hunt Scott, Watson and Company Gene Ellenson Dickey Graves Ellensen Mike Kelley Steve Tannengee

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