Redskins clinch playoff spot with 21 16 win over Falcons
Washington drove to a 21 16 victory over Atlanta clinching a playoff berth and widening the NFC East lead. Oakland crushed Kansas City 26 3 as Daryle Lamonica threw two TD passes and George Blanda added two field goals. Pittsburgh upset Minnesota 23 10 on Franco Harris big plays and Terry Bradshaw TD pass as Noll praised the defensive win.
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Giants and Falcons Clinch Wins Amid Scoring Spree
Norm Snead threw three TDs and Andy Johnson added two scores as the Giants set a club scoring mark beating the Eagles. OJ Simpson surpassed 1000 rushing yards for Buffalo in a loss to the Jets. Happy Feller kicked a 33-yard FG as New Orleans upset the Rams and Virgil Carter led Cincinnati past Chicago. Cid Edwards scored twice in San Diego’s win over Houston. Marty Domres threw three TDs as Baltimore beat New England for its first home victory. The week featured the debut of the wishbone in regular season play and shifts in AFC NFC title races.
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Lakers top Suns as Hawkins exits in protest
Connie Hawkins left the Suns in the second period after a heated exchange with GM Coach Jerry Colangelo and did not score in about five minutes. The Lakers won 112 107 as Jerry West soked late with 15 of his 26 points. Wilt Chamberlain added 20 points 26 rebounds.
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Heritage Golf Classic leads with Californian quartet
John Miller of San Francisco holds a one stroke lead entering the final round at the Heritage Golf Classic in Hilton Head Island. He is followed by Forrest Fezler of San Jose Lon Hinkle of San Diego and Jerry Heard of Visalia as the top four chase a 54 hole total under par amid cold winds.
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Hancock hoppers open season with 2 wins
Allan Hancock College opened the 1972-73 basketball season with a 46-37 victory over Santa Monica City College and a 60-58 win against Riverside City College. Key players included Mike Jones, Rick McCutcheon, Mike Kluge, and Gus Washington leading scoring and rebounding.
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Buckeyes stun Michigan to reach Rose Bowl
Ohio State edged top ranked Michigan 14 11 on late goal line stands to seize the Rose Bowl berth. Michigan dominated yards and downs but failed to convert in the final scoring drive as OSU delivered two critical stands. Several AAU cross country results from Long Beach highlight local athletes.
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Lompoc Braves lead CIF cross country qualifier at Mt Sac
Lompoc Braves dominated the Mt Sac qualifier scoring 24 points with five runners in the top ten. Terry Williams won the 2 mile 110 yard course in 10 06.5 as North Torrance and Santa Monica runners posted strong finishes. Top five teams from each heat advance to next weekend's finals at Mt Sac.
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