Rams and 49ers settle for 20 20 tie in tense clash
In San Francisco the Rams rally to tie the 49ers 20-20 as Bruce Gossett kicks a 20 yard field goal with 17 seconds left. Gabriel drives for a late scoring chance but a crucial offside nullifies a TD as time runs out.
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Pat Studstill
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Lakers Win In marathon clash over Seattle Sonics
The Lakers, aging veterans led by Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor, beat Seattle 105 to 94 as four starters over 30 years old pace the team through a three games in three nights stretch. Bill Van Breda Kolff praised the win while warning against sloppy play before the Celtics visit. Baylor 26 points 12 assists, Chamberlain 24 rebounds 12 blocks, Hewitt 18 for the youngsters, Egan and Erickson key off the bench.
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Kansas Ties Orange Bowl Chance With Penn State Rising
Bowl pairings due for release today place Kansas in the Orange Bowl against Penn State. Sugar Bowl eyeing Georgia with opponent undecided. Cotton Bowl slated Tennessee versus Southwest Conference champion with title battle shaping Texas A M. USC Rose Bowl foe to be set after Michigan and Ohio State clash for Big Ten title. Kansas coach Pepper Rodgers, a former UCLA assistant, is in high demand by bowls.
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Rams Rally to Tie 49ers as Title Hopes Persist
The Rams and 49ers battled to a 17 all tie at Keezar Stadium as George Allen lamented weak defense in the first half while Ken Willard was held after the break. The result left Los Angeles 8-1-1, a half game behind Baltimore with San Francisco as 6-point underdogs after Bill Belk’s late fumble recovery.
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Television and Radio Listings Highlight Schedule
No events scheduled for television. KLAC airs at 6 p.m with a computerised middleweight tournament featuring Creb versus Zale on radio. CIF football pairings announced for upcoming games with details not specified.
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Bruins prepare fresh surprise for city showdown with USC
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro hints at a new tactic for the Coliseum clash with USC while acknowledging ongoing defensive and offensive issues. USC mentor John McKay eyes no letdown after a Rose Bowl bid. Las Vegas sets USC favored by 14 as the rivalry renews.
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Synthetic Football Fields Stir Debate Among UCLA Washington
An analysis compares AstroTurf and Tartan Turf as UCLA and Washington players rate surfaces after games in Tennessee and Wisconsin. Weather and damp conditions influence opinions with AstroTurf favored by most Bruins and Huskies, while surface performance varies by climate and prior installation.
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AstroTurf preferred by players over grass on fast surfaces
Players from Long Beach to Tennessee weighed in on AstroTurf versus tarzan grass. Linemen, tacklers, backs and kickers described AstroTurf as quicker and softer with better traction and less eye irritation, though opinions varied on overall speed and feel.
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Cat) Ballou
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Greg Jones
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Mickey Cureton
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