Colts Rally To Top Rams In Late Struggle
Baltimore pins the win on Ted Hendricks interception return and a late score as the Colts beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-17. Mike Curtis plans pin removal on a broken thumb, while Jim O'Brien tied the game with a 62-yard field goal before Matte and Maslowski added late scores. Matte ran for 97 yards as Baltimore moved within a half game of Miami in the AFC East. Los Angeles dropped 1.5 games back of San Francisco in the NFC West.
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Chaparrals Trade to Boost Utah Stars Contention
In Salt Lake City AP report, the Dallas Chaparrals trade to strengthen the Utah Stars bench and rebound depth for Zelmo Beaty. Stars GM Vince Boryla acquires Dallas’ second best player, 6-foot-9 forward John Beasley, to bolster the roster.
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Celtics Protect Their Lead In Omaha Victory
Boston beat Cincinnati 120-109 in Omaha to improve to 9-2 as Dave Cowens scored 30 and Jo Jo White added 24. Cincinnati rallied late but Don Nelson and Cowens sealed the win with key baskets as Boston pulled away in the third period.
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Hope (Ark.) Star: Nebraska leads national poll after Missouri win
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks says he cares more about winning than big margins after Oklahoma remains second in the AP poll with 968 points as Nebraska pulls ahead to 1,060 after routing Iowa State. Penn State jumps to fifth after a win over Maryland. Michigan stays third following a blowout of Iowa. Auburn, Alabama, and others sit in the top ten as the Top Twenty is listed.
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Coach Broyles Sees Understanding Over Goals After Tie
In Fayetteville Arkansas Coach Frank Broyles announced a special session after the 24 24 draw with Rice to review team goals. The Razorbacks trained 12 hours in Barnhill Fieldhouse due to rain with Jon Richardson back practicing after his leg injury.
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Longhorns Hopeful After Tie and Big Win in SWC Race
Texas coach Darrell Royal reported only minor injuries on Monday with defensive tackle Greg Ploetz sidelined briefly for a toe issue while Stan Hicks returned to practice. He noted no changes to the expected starting lines as Texas, 3-1 in SWC, eyes the title and prepares for TCU after recent wins over Rice SMU and Baylor. Royal praised Texas’ improving health, discussed Eddie Phillips overcoming leg and toe troubles, and noted penalties have hurt the offense more than opponents in recent games.
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Razorbacks Target Fiesta Bowl Bid
Arizona State appears likely to host the first Fiesta Bowl with Arkansas weighing interest in the Dec 27 game. Fiesta executive George Isbell will discuss with Arkansas coach Frank Broyles in Fayetteville and meet with Tennessee and Florida State officials as potential bid contenders.
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Armadillo races invite Texas coach to enter event
Victoria Texas AP reports University of Texas coach Darrell Royal may join the 1972 International Armadillo Confab and Exposition in June. Organizers joke about a mascot change poll while noting Royal could enter if he can find an armadillo fast enough to win.
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Hanging Out the College Grid Wash
AP report surveys college football lore and current standings. Bear Bryant ranks second all time in wins behind Stagg Warner and Woodson, with many coaches tied in the 200 club potential. Montclair State's Clary Anderson is a standout with a multi-sport coaching record. The piece notes coaching legends, rule disputes, and Florida and Alabama opinions ahead of key games.
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Rice Coach Would Do It Same Rice Coach Would Do It Same
Rice coach Bill Peterson defends his late game punt decision after a 24-24 tie with Arkansas. Peterson says punting from the one yard line was planned and that a penalty and a disputed interference call altered Arkansas’ final field goal opportunity. He also notes fan second guessing and recalls LSU Alabama Notre Dame comments amid a weekend of college football debates.
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Henderson State Homecoming Game Set for Saturday
Henderson State College announces its homecoming football game will start at 2 p.m. Saturday with pregame festivities at 1 30 p.m. in Arkadelphia. This replaces the previously scheduled Saturday night kickoff and specifies a daytime celebration.
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