Stram Praises Len Dawson as Chiefs Edge Oakland
Len Dawson led a late 93-yard drive to set up Jan Stenerud’s 10-yard field goal lifting Kansas City to a 16-14 win over Oakland. Otis Taylor had 113 receiving yards and a TD, while the Thomas Hill backfield duo ran for 183 yards and four touchdowns in Dallas 42-14 vs New York Giants. Other NFL results included San Francisco over Atlanta 24-3, San Diego 45-17 over Denver, Green Bay 31-10 over Chicago, Philadelphia 19-7 over St Louis, New York Jets 13-6 over New England, Cleveland 21-17 over New Orleans, Pittsburgh 21-13 over Cincinnati, Houston 20-14 over Buffalo. Minnesota beat Detroit 29-10 for the NFC Central title and Baltimore beat Miami 43. Tonight Washington visits Los Angeles.
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Bradshaw's Pass Lifts Steelers In Thrilling Win
Terry Bradshaw came off the bench to throw two fourth quarter touchdowns and connect with John Fuqua for a winning 0 yard strike as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 21-18. Virgil Carter carved a Cincinnati rally but five turnovers doomed the Bengals.
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Defense Key To Upset By Ohio U Over Ohio State
Ohio University Bobcats upset fourth ranked Ohio State 68 64 as coach Jim Snyder praised the team for strong defense and effort. OU shot 55 percent to OSU's 42, forced 13 turnovers to 21, and outrebounded 41 22 while OSU lamented lacking offense without a key player.
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Homecoming For Skins On Coast
Los Angeles hosts Washington in a Monday night NFL matchup as George Allen returns to Memorial Coliseum. The Redskins 8 3 1 and six ex Rams play a Rams rival LA 7 4 1 with Western title and playoff hopes on the line. A sellout 76000 and national TV set the stage.
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Ohio North South All Star Football Classic Coaches Named
Tom Batta of Warren Harding will coach the North and Dave Hurst of Cincinnati Sycamore will lead the South in the 1972 Ohio North South All Star game at Fawcett Stadium Canton on August 11. North assistants named Sylvester Smith Tom Rose and Don Bucci. North eight automatic selections listed including Don Martin and Ike Maxwell.
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Russia to meet U S in Madison Square Garden showdown
Russia's national hockey team will play the United States at Madison Square Garden on January 6 as the final game of a seven game U S tour for the Soviet team. This marks the first Russian appearance in New York since January 1961.
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Longest Season Granted for 1972 Seattle Racing Schedule
The Washington Horse Racing Commission approved an 85 day racing season for 1972 at Long Acres Race Track, marking the track's longest run in its history.
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Warning On Oil Pollution Penalties Sparks Debate
A clipped warning reads about penalties for oil pollution and the need to warn before proceeding, reflecting regulatory concerns and potential enforcement actions.
Browns Win 21-17 as Saints Fail To Put Up Late Rally
Cleveland escapes with a 21-17 victory over New Orleans amid five fumbles and two interceptions by the Browns. The decisive score came when Saints defender Jack Padgett and Walter Johnson battled in the end zone for Cleveland’s final TD. Other Browns scores came on short runs by Bob Scott and Leroy Kelly. Browns coach Skowich blamed momentum loss after clinching a playoff spot for the sloppy performance.
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