Vikes Explode To Beat 49ers In Tight Clash
Minnesota quarterback Joe Kapp ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third as the Vikings edged the 49ers in San Francisco. The game featured a late surge by Minnesota to secure the win despite a fourth-quarter rally by San Francisco.
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Crenshaw Sparks Cards Past Giants 28 21 in NYC
Lis Crenshaw ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns as St. Louis defeated the New York Giants 28-21 to keep pace in the Century Division. A late two yard TD run and a key interception set up the final scoring drive. Cleveland clinched the division with its own win, ending St. Louis playoff hopes.
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Gambrell Haunts His Friend In Lions 24 7 Victory
Billy Gambrell of the Detroit Lions starred with three touchdown catches in a 24-7 win over Atlanta. He beat Atlanta’s Jimmy Burson for two scores after the players had shared a room for five years with the St. Louis Cardinals, described as Gambrell’s best day as a pro.
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Hayes on Loose as Cowboys Dazzle Steelers
Dallas 28 Pittsburgh 7 in the Cotton Bowl as Bob Hayes shined with a 90 yard punt return and a 53 yard TD pass from Don Meredith. Coach Tom Landry praised Hayes and the improved punt returns fueling the win before 55,000 fans.
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Shaky Nelson Lifts Browns Toward Playoff Bid
Washington game clinches the Century Division for Cleveland after a 24 21 win. Bill Nelson, the replacement quarterback, says he is still shaky but leads the Browns in their eighth straight victory en route to a December playoff with Dallas for Eastern Conference honors.
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Eagles Defeat Saints 29-17 in OJ Simpson Attention
Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Orleans Saints 29-17 as Norm Snead threw a 23 yard TD pass to Ben Hawkins. The game focused on football integrity amid O J Simpson controversy.
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Packer Era Doomed as Vikes Bears Win
Green Bay trails Minnesota and Chicago by 1 game with one to play amid a doomed season. Forrest Gregg laments missed plays and lauds Packers fans after a season-ending loss in frigid Franklin Field conditions.
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Colts Rally After Bears Victory To Clinch Coastal Title
Baltimore coach Don Shula hailed the Colts after beating the Chicago Bears to secure the Coastal Division championship in the NFL. He stressed preparing for the upcoming showdown vs the Central winner in Baltimore as the Rams loom in Los Angeles. Quarterback John Unitas praised Chicago and noted Gabe Gabriel’s early impact, while defensive back Bobby Boyd described relief and nerves after the win.
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Hagen Lifts Chaparrals In 114 110 ABA Win
Veteran guard Cliff Hagen scored the last five points as the Dallas Chaparrals held off the Stars 114 110 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Hagen, the league’s oldest player, helped overcome the loss of four starters on fouls with clutch scoring.
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Stars and Six Foot Hook Tie for Third in Western Division
A six foot hook shot and late free throws by a 37 year old former Kentucky star helped tie the game for third place in the Western Division. He stepped into the lineup after Reinhold Lochmann fouled out with 1 04 to play as Dallas and Stars traded scores in a tense finish.
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76ers Edge Bucks in Syracuse Showdown
Billy Cunningham scored 35 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122 to 117 in Syracuse. Lou Hudson posted 39 for the Atlanta Hawks in a 121 to 99 win over the Phoenix Suns. Jerry Lucas and Connie Dierking combined for 53 as the Cincinnati Royals downed the New York Knicks 120 to 115.
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Sharp Shooting Carries Denver to ABA Victory
Denver edged Miami 121-113 as Larry Jones and Lonnie Wright hit steady free throws in the final period. Wright and Jones combined for scoring leverage during the late stretch to seal the win for Denver.
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Claiborne Seen as Top Baylor Coaching Candidate
Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne confirmed Sunday he has been approached by Baylor University officials about the football job but said he has not decided. He indicated Baylor officials are seeking a new coach and he would consider the proposal.
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Beards and Mustaches Stall Jets Departure
Jets quarterback Joe Namath vows to keep his Fu Manchu facial hair despite AFL order to shave. AFL president Milt Woodard has required all Jets to remove beards mustaches and long sideburns after their Eastern Division title clinch on Thanksgiving Day.
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Hulls Hat Trick Powers Hawks Past Bruins 7-4
Bobby Hull scored his 23rd hat trick as the Chicago Black Hawks beat the Boston Bruins 7-4 with Dennis Hull adding two goals. The NHL star trails Pilote’s league record of 27. Forbes Kennedy tied St Louis 4-4 with a 12:04 final-period goal.
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Football fans anticipate six more weekends of games
The article predicts 28 football games remain on TV including 13 college bowl matchups starting with the Liberty Bowl. Rangers star Rod Gilbert is sidelined four to six weeks with a fractured bone and torn ligaments in his left ankle from last Saturday. Paul Brown reflects on his first season as Bengals coach, calling it pleasant and noting good morale and progress toward expectations.
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Howe nets two as Red Wings down Rangers 5-2 in NHL clash
Gordie Howe, in his 23rd season, scored twice and assisted on two goals as Detroit overwhelmed New York 5-2. Pierre Pilote shocked with two goals to lift Toronto past Pittsburgh 4-1.
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East L A and Fresno Set for Junior College Final
East Los Angeles defeated Cit rus 17-16 and will travel to Fresno for the state junior college large school football final. Fresno topped El Camino 25-8 to reach the same title game. Redwoods captured the small school crown with a 51-28 win over Coalinga.
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