Raiders Punter Eischeid Named AFL Defensive Player of Week
Oakland Raiders punter Mike Eischeid earned AFL Defensive Player of the Week honors after his 51 and 50 yard punts pinned Kansas City deep, helping set up the Raiders 10-6 victory to clinch the Western Division. Eischeid, a 1966 free agent signee, boosted field position and contributed to the decisive touchdown drive in the third period.
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Scoring Duel Equal in Hockey League
St Louis Blues veteran Phil Goyette scored four goals and an assist to tie Boston’s Bobby Orr for the NHL lead in points in a 6 4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Goyette’s 15th goal tied the game late in the first period and he moved into a tie with Orr for the scoring pace.
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Detroit Blues game sparks late comeback in NHL action
In a high scoring NHL tilt Detroit and St Louis traded leads as Stemkowski and Lisbet t scored for Detroit while Plager Labour and Sabourin found the net for St Louis. Jacques Plante earned a fifth assist as the Blues pulled away late in the second period. In Florida, the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes win state approval to begin alligator farming next year to combat poverty and poaching.
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Post Back In The Groove For Chargers
San Diego AP reports Dick Post, a Chargers halfback, stayed healthy in 1969 and led the AFL in rushing with 673 yards. He faced frequent contact from 230-pound linebackers yet avoided major injuries, while recovering from a shoulder issue and staying active for upcoming games.
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