Blanda Boots Raiders To Title In Overtime Battle
George Blanda kicked a late field goal and then a 36 yard overtime winner as Oakland clinched the AFC West with a 37-34 victory over Atlanta. Baltimore’s upset of Kansas City helped the Raiders lock up the division title. The Vikings lost 31-30 to Washington ending their perfect season.
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Jim Turner
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Bruins Edge Trojans to Reach Rose Bowl in Upset Bid
UCLA rallied from deficits to beat USC 23 20 behind Wendell Tyler and John Sciarra as the Bruins earned a Rose Bowl trip for the first time in a decade. The victory also kept Texas A&M and Arizona State in close contention for major bowls with titles at stake.
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Wolverines Open Season With Texan Clash At Home
Lawton High hosts Wichita Falls Hirschi in the 1975-76 city basketball opener at Wolverine Gym. Coach Jim Southard fields a young lineup led by Treneil Shegog and Gerald Pope with Tony Seals in support as the Wolverines seek early experience and a season opening win.
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Indiana Defeats UCLA In Banners Night Opener
Indiana defense stifled UCLA 84 to 64 at the St Louis Arena as Scott May scored 33 points. Kent Benson controlled the boards and Quinn Buckner ran the offense while Bobby Knight preached relentless discipline and defended every Bruins threat. Gene Bartow, debuting as UCLA coach, vowed improvement after the loss.
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Ashe Wins Masters Match After Nastase Chaos
Arthur Ashe was awarded the Masters match in Stockholm after Ilie Nastase caused a disturbance. The ILTF ruled both players were initially disqualified for warnings and interruptions, but Ashe’s withdrawal was deemed a technicality that the referee could overlook.
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City Calendar Monday Events and Friday Basketball Schedule
City events show a Monday football banquet at 7 p m and various 7 30 p m games at Cameron Altus Mac Arthur and Eisenhower. The week includes Thursday wrestling at Tecumseh and a Bi State tournament at LHS. Saturday features the Alt Area Festival at Cameron and other school activities.
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