Dolphins overpower Colts as Warfield, Csonka drive win
Don Shula left the Colts two years earlier to join Miami and reshape its fortunes. Bob Griese connected on a 75 yard TD to Paul Warfield. Larry Csonka added a late score as Miami built a 14 point lead and held off Baltimore’s comeback bid. The Colts were hampered by injuries to Norm Bulaich and Tom Matte.
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Freehold Man Retells Harsh Irony of Harness Horse Deal
Gus Gavalas, 54, a former sea captain from Freehold, recalls being talked into buying harness horses five years ago. His first purchase Hello, a 2 year old bought for $6,000, never raced, and later sold to an Amish farmer for $200. He and his son John, 28, train and drive there.
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McKay to Speak at Area Coaching Clinic
Southern California football coach John McKay will speak at the 24th annual North Carolina Coaching Clinic in Greensboro. Assistants Dave Levy and Craig Fertig will accompany the Trojan coach for the event this summer.
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Nebraska Huskers Finish 13-0 After Orange Bowl Win
Rich Glover, Nebraska’s 245 pound defender, praises the Huskers after they beat Oklahoma 35-31 in the regular season and claim a 13-0 final record. Bryant and fans declare them No. 1 as the team extends a 32 straight dating to 1969 with a 23 game win streak.
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Staubach Scrambles Spark Cowboys Over 49ers in Super Bowl Bid
Roger Staubach joked about being hit by Tom Landry after a scramble as Dallas beat San Francisco, with Landry and Nolan praising his improvisation. Nunley called Staubach a great passer and predicted Dallas would win the Super Bowl, noting Dallas’ defense held the 49ers to nine first downs and three Brodie interceptions.
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Sullivan Reflects After Downtown A.C. Heisman Honor
Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan accepts the Downtown Athletic Club award as the nation's outstanding college player. He says other winners may be more deserving but none will value the honor more, and he hopes to play professional football.
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Priest Finds Winning Race Ticket at St. Joseph Church
Baton New Mexico AP reports Rev Augustine Moore of St. Joseph Catholic Church found a pari mutuel ticket in the collection basket after services. The ticket from La Mesa race track turned out to win a $12 prize.
Cowboys Face Dolphins in Super Bowl in New Orleans
Lee Roy Jordan, 55, a middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, is foreground as the Cowboys advance to the National Football Conference Championship and secure a Super Bowl meeting with the Miami Dolphins in New Orleans. AP wirephoto.
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Bruins Dominate Rangers In 4-1 NHL Victory
Boston goalie Gerry Cheevers made 40 saves as the Bruins built a 3-0 lead and held off a New York rally. Johnny Bucyk scored twice, Bobby Orr opened the scoring, and Derek Sanderson assisted on a 2-on-1 goal. The Rangers dropped to within one point of Boston in the East.
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Pro Cage Standings Show Kentucky Leads ABA Pack
The Associated Press ABA standings list Kentucky at 30 9 and .769, Virginia 25 15 .625, Floridians 18 21 .462, New York 16 23 .410, Pittsburgh 17 25 .405, Carolina 13 28 .317, Utah 29 10 .744, Indiana 23 17 .575, Denver 16 21 .432, Memphis 16 23 .410, Dallas 15 26 .366. Saturday results include Kentucky 116 New York 84 and Floridians 119 Utah 113. Tuesday games feature Virginia at Floridians and Kentucky at Denver.
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Spencer Award Established in North Carolina sports scene
The Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel will honor retiring sportswriter Frank Spencer with an annual Spencer Award for the area’s top high school basketball player. Spencer, who leaves after 50 years, organized the Northwest Basketball Tournament and built numerous gymnasiums, earning the title dean of North Carolina sportswriters.
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Lakers top Celtics as Goodrich fuels 26 points
Goodrich scored 26 and hit a late jumper to lift the Lakers past the Celtics 122-113 for their 31st straight win. Boston coach Heinsohn lamented poor shooting and free-throw disparity as Philadelphia set a season high with 148 points against Cleveland.
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Havlicek and Cowens lead Celtics with 29 apiece
East teams posted big NBA results with John Havlicek and Dave Cowens each scoring 29 for Boston while Jerry West and Jim McMillian tied for Los Angeles at 27. West joined an elite club with his 5000th career assist as the league saw several close finishes across the weekend.
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Scores and Upsets From Weekend Matchups
Charlotte beat Greensboro 8 to 3 and St Petersburg won 2 to 0. Syracuse defeated New Jersey 3 to 3 unclear. New Haven edged Johnstown 3 to 1.
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Gilmore Issel Duo Leads Colonels Past Nets 116 84
Artis Gilmore and Dan Issel formed a high powered front line as the Kentucky Colonels defeated the New York Nets 116 84. Issel scored 26 points with 13 rebounds while Gilmore added 16 and 11. colonels 30 of 39 and 57 game lead in East.
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