West's Character Shines in Final Pro Bowl Comeback
In the 20th NFL Pro Bowl at the Coliseum the West rallied to beat the East 16 to 13. Roman Gabriel threw a 28 yard scoring pass to Dale that set up the winning drive with 72 seconds left as Carroll Dale caught his third key pass.
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Sayers Stars as East Tops West in Pro Bowl Thriller
The East and West traded momentum with key plays by Tom Matte and Gale Sayers. Tom Dempsey tied the game with a 46 yard field goal and a late first half surge gave the East a 13-7 lead at halftime. Sayers starred as the top rusher, joining Brown and Unitas as three time NFL MVPs.
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Larsen recalls last minute comeback at Coliseum kickoff
Larsen joined the game after a lengthy drive with little gear and borrowed shoes as the defense cleared the field. He had just arrived from San Francisco and learned Fred Miller was sidelined by a detached retina while a 75 yard rushing effort led by 9 carries and a top receiver from Minnesota was noted.
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Bruins and Beavers clash over jump ball in UCLA Oregon State game
In a January 10 Pac 8 thriller at Pauley Pavilion UCLA edged Oregon State 71-70 after a double foul and disputed jump ball. Vic Bartolome of OSU faced protest over who should jump as officials wrestled with the center circle call and a rare protest looms in the Pacific race.
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Foyt wins as two crashes injure a driver and a roofer
Norwalk racer in extreme grave condition after a Ford and Cook collide mid race. Cook, a roofer, trapped five minutes before removal and airlifted to Riverside Community Hospital. Buddy Young, 27, of Fairfax Va, survived a fiery crash on lap 40 in a 1969 Ford Torino, rushed to Riverside in fair condition.
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To Trade or Not to Trade Lakers Face Key Decisions
The Lakers sit 22-2 this season after a rough start, with Chamberlain’s health as a top concern. If he returns, they could challenge New York for the title. a March 1 return for Wilt is unlikely but possible. A trade offer involving Jim Fox of Phoenix is under consideration.
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College Basketball and Basketball Trade Talk Mix
The Suns seek Mel Counts with the Lakers possible targets include Walt Bellamy and Otto Moore. Moore tied a career high with 25 points and 15 rebounds Sunday as a key staff shot and a late traveling call shaped the game. Bellamy did not play, ending his 250 game consecutive streak.
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Banquet Lures Baseball Stars
The Long Beach Century Club stages its 14th annual Sports Awards Banquet at the Lafayette Hotel with a large turnout of baseball figures to attend.
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