Colts and Raiders Rally in NFL Drama for Semifinals
Western Division leaders Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns earned dominant playoff wins as Daryle Lamonica and Earl Morrall led high scoring days. Oakland crushed the Chiefs 41-6 while Cleveland toppled Dallas 31-20 setting up a title clash with the Jets. Bud Grant and Hank Stram lauded the Colts after their 9th straight win, and the season pushed toward the league championship game.
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Michigan Senator Hart Hinted as Baseball Commissioner
The AP reports Senator Phillip Hart of Michigan was floated as a potential baseball commissioner. After 19 ballots over 14 hours, owners adjourned with no winner, while Lee MacPhail and others faded from contention and the search paused for 30 to 40 days.
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Chicago
Runor
Phillip Hart
Michigan
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D.C
Salemate
William Eckert
Rven
Hopefilm
Lee MacPhail
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Toe Cronin
Robert Cannon
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Joh McHale
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Jby
Frank Dale
Cincinnati ‘ Reds
Lakers Defeat 76ers in 48 Minute Chamberlain Effort
Wilt Chamberlain played all 48 minutes posting 17 points 22 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past Philadelphia 102-99. Jerry West added 27 points as Los Angeles moved five games up in the West while Philadelphia remained two back of Baltimore in the East.
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Denver
New Orleans
Kentucky
Minnesota
Jerry West
Elgin Baylor
Seals Top Flyers on Hicke Backhander in Narrow Win
Oakland Seals edged Philadelphia 21 as Hicke scored on a backhander late in the game. Flyers failed to convert a five minute power play in the second period, dropping them out of rhythm as Seals surged. Jarrett led Oakland with the only early score, while Selby answered for Philadelphia. Rangers defeated the North Stars 4 2 and Bruins beat Montreal 73.
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Sever Curtis
Baltimore
Monbouquette Sold to Houston
AP report notes pitcher Bill Monbouquette, previously with Montreal and Boston, traded to the Houston Astros. The article mentions his brother Tony’s involvement with the New York Yankees and Bruins tied 2-2 in a recent game.
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Holiday tourney action as top teams prep for showcase
UCLA leads a crowded holiday field with 21 straight wins and a 68 of 69 run as it faces New York tournament slate with North Carolina and Villanova. North Carolina beats Clemson and Virginia to tune for New York. Kentucky wins Kentucky Invitational in a victory over Army.
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Cornell Captures Hockey Tourney Title at Boston Garden
Cornell earned the ECAC Hockey Tournament championship with a 6-3 win over previously unbeaten Boston College at the Boston Garden. New Hampshire defeated defending champion Princeton 4-1 in the consolation game.
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Colts Defense Stifles Vikings For Western Title
In Baltimore, the Colts beat the Vikings 24 to 14 as defense dominated. Bud Grant warned that Baltimore’s unit would control the game with relentless pressure and a flawless stop squad.
McCullouch Wins NFL Rookie of the Year Honor
Earl McCulloch, Detroit Lions flanker and former hurdler, is chosen NFL Rookie of the Year by UPI panel. He edges Claude Humphrey and Jerry Coles among other contenders, praised for his consistency and defensive impact during the season.
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le Yan
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Garnet Valley hosts one day wrestling tourney
Garnet Valley and Penncrest High Schools schedule one day wrestling events during the Christmas holidays. Garnet Valley hosts today with Avon Grove Collingdale Nether Providence Sharon Hill Sun Valley Kennett Square Unionville and Garnet Valley in the field. Action opens at 10 30 am with rounds at 3 pm and finals at 8 pm.
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