Raiders smash Jets 24-16 on TV
The Raiders halted the Jets playoff bid with a decisive 24-16 victory televised nationally. Key plays shifted momentum in the second half as Oakland recovered from early pressure to secure the win.
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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1972
Page
8
The Raiders halted the Jets playoff bid with a decisive 24-16 victory televised nationally. Key plays shifted momentum in the second half as Oakland recovered from early pressure to secure the win.
Nevada Las Vegas dominates Oral Roberts 86-80 as soph Jimmy Baker scores 40. Despite a 13-point halftime deficit, UNLV surges to a late lead with 3:54 left, clinching the upset in Santa Monica and prompting Pac-8 chatter on UCLA.
The Pac-8 will allow conference runnerup to compete in the NIT if invited. UCLA is favored to dominate the conference for years. The meeting also saw unanimous withdrawal from the U S Olympic Committee and support for the NCAA. Four athletes gained a hardship year of eligibility.
ABA will press Congress in January to approve a merger with the NBA. Commissioner Robert Carlson says passage is 50-50 and notes NBA backing is legally required by a previous agreement. The plan preserves no reserve clause and blocks TV games on busy nights.
A columnist argues preseason conditioning is key to a strong ski season. Regular, smart training improves endurance, flexibility, and coordination, while maintaining fun. Readers are reminded that progress comes from consistent effort, not sporadic grueling workouts.
The Cabrillo Conquistadores meet Milikan High in the 31st Beverly Hills Invitational first round at Beverly High at 7 30 PM. Winner advances to face North Torrance. loser plays San Marcos as the tournament heats up with several local teams in action.
Rams players reported burns and blisters from a chemical treated astroturf at Busch Stadium after a 24 14 loss to the Cardinals. Trainer George Menefee said many Rams suffered second degree burns from the hot turf and acid like surface.
The Lompoc Recreation Department begins adult City League Basketball team registrations at 105 So. C Street. Player age 16 plus. no individual signups. Sponsor fee set between 120 and 140 dollars. Meetings December 27 at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Office.
Washington coach George Allen blasts Lance Alworth for a crackback block on Jack Pardee during a 34-24 win over Dallas. Landry and the Cowboys argue the play is legal. Howley also injured, with college rule bans noted but not in pro football.
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