Basketball echoes through UCLA and national rivals in a sprawling sports column
The piece surveys large audience numbers from UCLA and Houston at the Astrodome, notes Europe’s rising basketball profile with Greece and Czechoslovakia, and previews Rose Bowl intrigue. It references Woody Hayes and John McKay on a telecast, debate over a nine or ten game schedule, Notre Dame football, and players like Jackie Ridgle and Rick Hubbell. It highlights UCLA fan attendance, future matchups, and historical notes about Cal, Purdue, Michigan State, and USC.
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Vegas
O. J. Simpson
NCAA
Cal chief cites Rose Bowl fix for state psyche
University leaders discuss social issues and football strategy. Roger Heyns says improved mood could come from reaching the Rose Bowl. Murray Warmath jokes about O J Simpson not being a power runner, noting he should seek openings instead.
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O. J. Simpson
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Namath Parilli Duo Clinches Jets 27 14 Over Bengals
Jets win 27 14 as Namath and Parilli split quarterback duties. Paul Robinson becomes AFL rookie rushing leader with 1 023 yards. Turner's two TD catches pace Cincinnati late surge while Maynard and Sauer help early Jets scoring drives.
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Chiefs rout Chargers 35 3 at halftime in 1969 AFL clash
Dawson passed 8 of 12 for 155 yards as Kansas City controlled the ball. Goldie Sellers and Bobby Bell each intercepted twice, Johnny Robinson, Jim Kerney, and Willie Lanier added one each for seven team picks. Lanier's 75 yard return for a third quarter TD extended the lead to 35 3.
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Chiefs
Goldie Sellers
Bobby Bell
Johnny Robinson
Jim Kerney
Willie Lanier
Lanier
Hadl
Chargers
Jon Brittenum
Dolphins thump Patriots 38 to 7 in Miami rout
Miami Dolphins force two fumbles and sack Boston as Bob Griese throws two TD passes and Larry Csonka scores twice in a 38 7 AFL win at home. Willie Porter and Bill Johnson parts in a short second quarter surge set up a 21 point burst. Boston’s lone score came on Jim Nance 30 yard run.
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Boston Patriots
Bill Johnson
Willie Porter
Bob Griese
Larry Csonka
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Jim Nance
Chiefs Take Charge as Dawson Halts Chargers 40-3
Len Dawson threw three touchdown passes and Kansas City’s defense intercepted San Diego seven times in a commanding 40-3 win that knocked the Chargers out of the American Football League title race. Dawson’s five yard strike to Gloster Richardson gave a 7-3 lead, followed by scoring passes to Mike Garrett and Frank Pitts.
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UPI
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Chiefs
Gloster Richardson
Mike Garrett
Frank Pitts
Raiders and Chiefs battle in AFL thriller as Blanda lifts Raiders
Oakland defeats Denver 33 27 after two early interceptions set up late field goals by George Blanda. Briscoe and Lamonica exchange plays as Kansas City sits atop the Western Division amid a scuffle after a sack on Marlin Briscoe.
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