Cowboys Rally to Reach Super Bowl After Seattle Showdown
Dallas coach Tom Landry said the club’s chances for the NFL title looked null six weeks earlier. The Cowboys upset San Francisco 17-10 at Kezar Stadium to win the NFC championship and earn a date with the Baltimore Colts in Miami on January 17. Baltimore’s high-powered attack looms as a strong test after Dallas’ late-season surge.
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Cowboys Rally to Defeat 49ers in Key Playoff Duel
Dallas overcame San Francisco 49ers with a strong running game led by Duane Thomas and Walt Garrison to secure a crucial win. The victory, coupled with Baltimore's 27-17 win over Oakland, set the stage for the conference finale as Landry stressed the need to remove the loser stigma, while noting Unitas and Brodie pose similar challenges.
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Colts reach Super Bowl after defeating Raiders in AFC title game
Baltimore earns a trip to Miami for the January 17 Super Bowl against Dallas after a 27 to 17 win over Oakland. John Unitas and Ray Perkins connected on a key 68 yarder as the Colts’ defense sacked Lamonica five times and forced three interceptions.
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Athletic Competition Resumes This Week
Local athletic events restart after holidays with Lawrence High teams in basketball wrestling and gymnastics in action. Lions travel to Shawnee Mission West Friday for Sunflower League clash then host Highland Park Saturday. Junior highs also return with Central at Ottawa Tuesday and South at Ottawa Thursday. Haskell JC hosts Kansas City Penn Valley Friday in the 1971 season kickoff. KU swimmers welcome Texas for a dual meet next week in Robinson Gym. Jayhawks basketball resumes January 12 against Georgia Tech with home games January 16 and January 18 opening Big Eight play versus Iowa State. Area Tuesday night schedule includes Jayhawk League and Pioneer League games across Baldwin Gardner Osawatomie Paola and more.
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Shrine Game dazzler Pastornin leads West over East in 46th
West tops East 17 to 18 in the Shrine charity game as Don Pastornin throws a 45 yard touchdown to Mel Gray and adds a 42 yard field goal. Leon Burns rushes 88 yards on 22 carries and catches a 22 yard pass. Crowder lauds Santa Clara star. kickoff return for 99 yards key opening score at Oakland Coliseum before crowd of 54,000.
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Super Bowl Toss Up According to Oddsmaker Snyder
Las Vegas AP writes Jimmy Snyder new odds for the January 17 Super Bowl clash in Miami between the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys. He called the game even and noted past misses while the Colts and Cowboys prepare, with key plays and quotes from players on the field.
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