Orange Bowl Trip Caps Penn State Star George Allen Season
George Allen, Penn State defensive end and Marple Newtown High alumnus, reflects on a landmark season with the Nittany Lions. The 6-3 210-pound senior helped the team finish top national while earning a trip to the Orange Bowl to face Kansas University. Allen credits coach Joe Paterno and team pride for their success. He has one year left of eligibility and plans to graduate as an insurance and real estate major while pursuing a career in insurance.
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UCLA Beats Minnesota as Alcindor Sets Scoring Mark
Lew Alcindor powered top ranked UCLA past Minnesota 90-51 as he posted 25 points and 20 rebounds in about 28 minutes to set UCLA career scoring record at 1,695. The Bruins extended to a 20th straight win while other Top Ten teams also won in college action.
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Colts V Vikings Set Sunday Showdown In NFL Title Clash
Baltimore, holding a 13-1 record, faces the 8-6 Minnesota Vikings in the Western Conference title game. Earl Morrall starts at QB for the Colts with John Unitas recovering. Tom Matte and a strong receiving corps support the attack as Bob Vogel leads the line. Minnesota relies on Joe Kapp and a ball control attack behind a stout defense led by Carl Eller as both teams chase a place in the NFL championship.
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Knicks Dominate Pistons as DeBuscher shines in rout
New York paces Detroit behind Walt Bellamy and Dave DeBuschere with a 135-87 win. Earl Monroe leads the Knicks with 24 points while Elvin Hayes delivers 31 for the Bullets in another NBA action packed night.
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76ers Edge Rockets in close game behind Harden era style
Philadelphia held off Houston by a late run with three straight buckets from Greer. Cunningham scored 28 points with 12 in the second half before fouling out with 51 seconds left. Hayes added 31 points and Block 25 as Houston stalled in the final stretch.
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Colts Back Morrall as Unearthly NFL Pressure Builds
The article credits Earl Morrall as Baltimore’s likely starter against Minnesota while Unitas recovers. It argues Morrall’s blend of luck and skill mirrors Johnny Unitas, noting Morrall’s 2,000 yard, 28 TD back up season and his steady rise after 18 years with four clubs. The piece frames Morrall as the Colts’ path to a Super Bowl, with coach Don Shula praising his value.
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Browns Cowboys Seek Key Showdown in Cleveland
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier and Dallas coach Tom Landry spoke Friday night on the NFL clash. Landry said the Cowboys would play for the game and Collier stressed future big games. LeRoy Kelly earned praise from Landry, who also noted Brown’s injury list as minor.
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Chiefs Raiders Rematch Set for AFL West Title Game
Oakland hosts Kansas City in a Western Division playoff after both clubs finished 12-2. Len Dawson leads KC with 900 passing yards and 10 TDs. Ken Stabler-Shot? Monico among Raiders pass threats as both teams boast 12-2 records and strong interception defenses.
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Oranges in Orange Bowl matchup dominates chatter
Pennsylvania state faces a tough layoff in the Orange Bowl context as questions arise about the team’s ability to overcome Kansas or Washington. Unclear wording suggests debate over sponsors and matchups in the big game.
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