UCLA Bruins Face Crucial Tests in Rose Bowl Race
UCLA undefeated after five games faces California in the Coliseum then Stanford in Palo Alto as it chases a Rose Bowl bid. The Bruins rely on a balanced attack led by Dennis Dummit and George Farmer with Greg Jones nearing a career milestone, while California looms as the first real test.
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Pardee’s Fingertip Save Beats 49ers Sunday
Rams linebacker Jack Pardee tipped a pass from John Brodie in the final seconds to preserve a 27-21 victory at Kezar Stadium. Ted Kwalick and Gene Washington delivered near-misses for San Francisco as the 49ers fell short.
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Vikings Stop Bears with Two Blocked Kicks for TDs
Minnesota Vikings convert two blocked kicks into four touchdowns and a 31–0 win over the Chicago Bears to claim their third victory in four games. Mike Reilly, a Bears castoff, opened the scoring with a blocked punt return for a TD as Joe Kapp connected with John Beasley on a one yard pass for another.
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Redskins Dominate Cardinals in Lombardi Debut
Washington built a 23-3 halftime lead behind five interceptions by the defense and two early TDs from Larry Brown. Sonny Jurgensen threw two scores and Curt Knight tied the club record with four field goals as the Redskins beat St. Louis 33-17 in Vince Lombardi’s regular season debut.
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Browns Rally Behind Kelly In 27 17 Win At New Orleans
LeRoy Kelly returned from a hamstring injury to score two touchdowns as the Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 27 17. Kelly totaled 63 rushing yards and 52 receiving yards to push Cleveland to a 3 1 record, atop the Century Division tied for first. Walter Johnson also scored the Browns first TD on a fumble recovery at the Saints 12 late in the first half.
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Giants Nip Pittsburgh in defensive 10-7 win
New York Giants overcome Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7 on early passing by Fran Tarkenton and a late 14 yard field goal by Pete Gogolak. It marks New York’s third win against one loss while Pittsburgh suffers a third straight defeat after a season opener victory.
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Starr to Dale Delivers Decisive Rainy Day TD Duo
Detroit UPI reports Bart Starr connected on 40 and four yard TD passes to Carroll Dale as rain fell steadily. The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions with Starr directing the offense in wet conditions.
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Cowboys Strike Early Then Hold On For 24 17 Win
Dallas raced to a 14 0 lead in the first eight minutes and built a 21 point cushion by early third as the Cowboys defeated Atlanta 24 17. Les Shy and Walt Garrison produced early TDs, Mike Clark added a 47 yard field goal, and Craig Morton found Lance Rentzel for a third quarter score. Atlanta played without QB Bob Berry and fought back but could not overcome the deficit.
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