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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1974

Page

12

Rams and Bills clash ends in light workout for O J Simpson

O J Simpson admitted Sunday's 1914 Ram victory over Buffalo was mainly an exercise with little at stake. He rushed 73 yards, topped the game, and noted he is looking ahead to his first playoff game. He praised the Steelers defense as Pittsburgh awaits in the postseason.

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Rams Roll Past Bills in Tight NFL Showdown

Harold Jackson and Lance Rentzel led a four receiver set as Los Angeles built a 10-4 lead. Rentzel caught three passes for 75 yards and Scribner tied it with a 14 yard TD as the Rams beat Buffalo, while Baker carried 24 times for 101 yards filling in for McCutcheon. Overtime prospects and late Chiefs notes not included.

Harold Jackson Lance Rentzel Jack Snow Baker Rentzel Byard Harris Scribner Rob's Rentze Scriber Bills Harold Chuck Knox Kenny Meyer Knox Buffalo Ferguson Merlin Olsen Rams Elmendorf Burke Ray Dave Washington Ron Jaworski Gary Mardngi Robertson

Greek's odds pick Rams by two in playoff showdown

Las Vegas based oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder picks the Rams to win by two points over the Washington Redskins in a playoff game against the Dolphins as the Raiders are listed three-point favorites over Miami.

Las Vegas Jimmy Snyder Oakland Raiders Miami Dolphins Rams Washington Redskins

Weather Woes Weigh On Bills In Loss To Rams

In a frigid Buffalo afternoon, Bills quarterback Ferguson threw three interceptions as Buffalo fell to the Rams 18-7. Marangi replacing Ferguson faced a tough sequence with two picks, while J D speed highlighted a 55 yard TD catch.

Ferguson Saban Marangi Pittsburgh Bills Buffalo J.D Ram Bill Gary Marangi Simpson Lew Saban Boston College Charlie Stokes Rams Isiah Robertson Dave Elmendorf

Isiah and Hill clash after Sunday game at the Colosseum

Isiah Robertson and Tom Hill were involved in a heated exchange after a Sunday game at the Colisee. Hill scored on a 9 yard pass from Joe Ferguson before the confrontation. Robertson and Hill exchanged taunts as players separated near the dressing rooms.

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