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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1968
Page
22
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes pressed to beat Purdue as the Buckeyes shut out the Boilermakers 13 to 0 on Oct. 12. Hayes had promised a win at all costs amid past taunts, while players and fans anticipated Rose Bowl implications and future matchups.
New York Jets were upset 21 13 by the Denver Broncos in an AFL matchup. Steve Tensi connected on a 72 yard TD pass to Eric Crabtree and Namath threw five interceptions as Jets stumble again this season.
Houston’s aroused defense blanked Boston 16 to 0 as John Wittenborn led the Oilers in a victory at Fenway Park. New England, stung by interceptions and failed late drives, suffered its third loss in five games amid a quiet offensive showing.
San Diego upset Oakland 23 14 as Daryle Lamonica was held to three second half completions. Dennis Partee kicked 24 27 and 27 yard field goals to seal the victory. Chargers rally past Raiders to snap Oakland 14 game AFL win streak. Partee 27 yarders in second half key. Alworth 38 yard TD catch helps halftime lead. 53 257 attend in Oakland.
Kansas City edged Cincinnati 13 3 as Jan Stenerud nailed 52 and 46 yard field goals and Rob Holmes scored a 1 yard TD with 7 10 left. Len Dawson led a 64 yard drive and Chiefs defense held firm for their fifth win in six. Bengals slip to 2 4.
Dave Marr and Frank Beard shared the individual scoring lead at the Music City U S A Pro Celebrity tournament in Nashville. Both posted 36 hole totals of 135 as Sunday play concluded.
Baltimore powers past San Francisco 42 14 to extend its winning streak to 13. Preston Pearson opens with a 96 yard kickoff return setting the tone for Earl Morrall Tom Matte and John Mackey scoring twice. Johnny Unitas returns to action and connects on a six yard pass to Mackey as the Colts pull away.
New Orleans upset Minnesota 20 17 as Little Charlie Durkee kicked two fourth quarter field goals 38 and 42 yards. Bo Burris returned a 94 yard interception for a Saints touchdown and Monty Stickles caught Kilmer pass for six points.
Sonny Jurgensen battled fever and a cold to throw two touchdowns to Jerry Smith as the Washington Redskins beat the winless Pittsburgh Steelers 16-13. Jurgensen completed 15 of 29 passes for 178 yards, with 17 and 49 yard TD passes helping erase a Steelers lead in the third quarter.
Dallas Cowboys defeat Philadelphia Eagles 34-14 to seize undisputed first in the Capitol Division as rookie Larry Cole shines in his first start and Don Meredith overcome pressure. Pettis Norman and Rayfield Wright connect for Dallas early 14-0, while Philadelphia’s trick play and strong defense keep the game tight before late Cowboys scores seal it.
St. Louis beat Cleveland 27-21 as two pass interference calls helped the Cardinals score two touchdowns and Jim Bakken added two field goals. Jim Hart scored from the one and Roy Shivers ran in from the two after a key interception, building a 20 point lead.
Mel Farr scores three touchdowns and gains 210 yards to power Detroit past Chicago 23 to 10. Lions improve to 3-2 in the Central Division while the Bears drop to 1-4 after a 42-0 prior loss. Farr racks up 138 rushing and 72 receiving yards.
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