Desperation pass lifts Cowboys past Vikings in playoff shock
Dallas tops Minnesota 17 14 with a last minute pass as Roger Staubach lofts to Drew Pearson for the winning touchdown. Other results include Oakland 31 Cincinnati 28 and Pittsburgh 28 Baltimore 10 in divisional play with Los Angeles routing St Louis 35 23.
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Tarkenton’s Father Dies During Vikings Playoff Game
The Rev. Dr. Dallas M. Tarkenton, 63, father of Fran Tarkenton the Minnesota Vikings quarterback, died of a heart attack while watching his son play against the Dallas Cowboys in a pro playoff game on television. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a Savannah hospital.
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Soviet Army Routs Rangers Bruins Next
The Soviet Army opened its North American tour with a 7 3 victory over the New York Rangers as the Flyers fell 4 2 to the Boston Bruins. The teams schedule two more Russian matchups with the Flyers hosting Jan 11 and Boston on Jan 8.
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Cavaliers surge past Buffalo in ninth win in ten
More than 55,000 fans filled the Coliseum as Cleveland beat Buffalo 111-88. Dick Snyder scored a season high 36 points on 15 of 24 shooting while Bobby Smith, sidelined with a knee injury, watched. Cleveland has gone 11-4 since acquiring Nate Thurmond.
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Gators' DuBose to Watch in Gator Bowl
Florida fullback Jimmy DuBose, a 215 pound senior, rushed for 1307 yards this season and is praised by coach Doug Dickey as the key player for the 14th ranked Gators against 19th ranked Maryland in the Gator Bowl. Maryland counters with a strong offense led by tailbacks Jimmy Franklin Rick Jennings and Steve Atkins.
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Cabrillo Captures Weekend Tourney Run to Title Fight
Cabrillo Conquistadores rolled past Palo Verde 99 83 and edged Clark 61 59 to reach the El Centro tournament final. Mandy Simmons nailed the buzzer beater over Clark as Cabrillo improves to 10 1 entering tonight's championship versus host El Centro at 8 30 PM.
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Dons edge Lompoc 48 46 in close preleague clash
Santa Barbara Dons beat Lompoc Braves 48 to 46 in Lompoc despite two starters missing for SB. Lompoc, now 6 5, hosts San Marcos Tuesday after falling short with key players in foul trouble and a 36 percent shooting night.
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Braves win five titles at Dos Pueblos Takedown Tourney
Lompoc wrestlers outgrappled Dos Pueblos and Buena to win five first places at the Dos Pueblos Takedown Tourney. Champs were John Rupa 133, Lester Huyck 138, Leonard Huyck 145, Steve Miliate 175, and Mike Rivera heavyweight. Dennis Katsuda was runner-up at 112 and Joe Aguilar placed third at 191.
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