Red Raiders Host Northern Colorado Tonight in Lubbock
Texas Tech prepares for the SWC season with a tune up against Northern Colorado at the Lubbock Coliseum. Coach Bob Bass aims to evaluate two sophomore centers Ron Douglas and Gene Kaberline as the Raiders finalize their roster before January 12 conference opener against Arkansas.
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Avalanche-Journal
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66Ers
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Colts Edge Browns In AFC Title Clash In Snowy Stalemate
Johnny Unitas and George Blanda staged a veteran duel as the Baltimore Colts defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-17 in the AFC championship at Memorial Stadium. The win earns Baltimore a Super Bowl bid in Miami on January 17 and each Colt player receives an $8,500 share plus a shot at redemption in the new playoff era.
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Colts reach Super Bowl with quiet, steady win over Raiders
Baltimore Colts earned a 27-17 AFC title victory over Oakland as Johnny Unitas connected on a 68 yard pass to Ray Perkins in the fourth quarter. Ray Perkins battled a toe injury as four Colts receivers lined up on key downs and Norm Bulaich scored twice. Interceptions by Rich Volk and Rudy May thwarted Oakland's comeback efforts.
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Landry credits two backs in Cowboys win over 49ers
Dallas defeated San Francisco 17 14 as Duane Thomas and Walt Garrison led the rushing attack with 143 and 71 yards respectively. Craig Morton struggled with seven completions while Mel Renfro and Ed Jordan made key interceptions early in the third. Landry praised Brodie and Uniats and noted future Super Bowl hopes against Baltimore.
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Raiders Lose to Colts in AFC Title Game 27-17
Oakland coach John Madden praised Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas as the key to the Colts victory in the American Conference title game. Blanda conceded the better team won with Unitas sharp and Colts defense stifling the Raiders while Lamonica suffered a groin injury and Daryle Lamonica limped from the field. The Raiders had set $25,000 incentives for the Super Bowl before the game and faced grim reality afterward.
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Lamonica
Year end sale on Bell & Howell and Canon gear
A year end sale offers up to 25 percent off Bell & Howell and Canon products with special deals on camera and projector combos for shoppers seeking bargains.
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CANON
Cowboys Rally to Defeat 49ers and Reach Super Bowl
Dallas forced turnovers in the third quarter with interceptions by Lee Roy Jordan and Mel Renfro, then rode Duane Thomas’s 13 yard TD run to a 17 10 win over San Francisco to clinch the National Conference title and a date with the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl.
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Niners Fall Short After 25 Year Title Bid
The 49ers yielded a 73 yard march ending with a 26 yard pass to Dick Witcher for a touchdown. It was the defense’s first score allowed in 24 quarters and marked the last gasp of San Francisco in pursuit of their first title in 25 years as a frustrated crowd watches.
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49ers Say They'll Be Back After Narrow Loss
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan vows the 49ers will return after a 17-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys ended their season. He credits a strong opponent but regrets late gambling for the ball as Dallas recovered two fumbles on second-half drives to secure the win.
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