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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1972
Page
10
Dallas Cowboys defeat Miami Dolphins 24 to 3 in Super Bowl VI led by Roger Staubach who threw two touchdowns and rushed the offense for 352 yards as the Doomsday Defense stifled Griese and Warfield. Staubach named Super Bowl MVP after guiding the Cowboys to their triumph.
Warfield repeatedly faced Dallas defenders as they closed gaps near the line and in the backfield, swatting away long gain opportunities. He admitted the Cowboys challenged him more than anticipated while Dallas anticipated the president’s simple down‑and‑in pass pattern, ready to counteract.
Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach, hero of Super Bowl VI, is mobbed by fans in New Orleans as he accepts the MVP honor and later receives a 1972 car. He credits his team for the victory and thanks the Navy background that shaped his career.
Top players including Wilt Chamberlain Jerry West Nate Williams and others skip the $50 5000 event causing reduced field interest.Scheduled to start Monday the tournament was delayed as intra club play unfinished. First elimination round shifts to halftime telecast of the All Star game.
George Lehmann led Memphis with a club record five long-range baskets in a 129 123 ABA victory over the New York Nets. He hit a 55-foot shot late in the third quarter and his final three-pointer at 1:47 left sealed the win as Rick Barry topped 30 for New York.
Pistol Pete Maravich after mononucleosis burst onto NBA scene with a career high 50 points for the Atlanta Hawks in a 124 116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He shot 18 of 29 from the floor and 14 of 16 free throws plus six assists as Billy Cunningham led Philadelphia with 45.
The 38th Ohio Derby on June 17 at Thistledown will be the richest in state history with a guaranteed purse of 100000 dollars and the winner set to receive 63000. Racing secretary Mike Mackey announced the enhanced purse, comparing it to last year’s 50000 added derby which carried a total of 57550 and a 36256 winner’s share.
Danny Murtaugh, retired after guiding the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1971 World Series win over the Orioles, is named the Columbus Touchdown Club’s Manager of the Year. He will be honored Friday Jan. 28 at the club’s awards dinner for the Olympic fund and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Yepremian’s field goal sparked a brief Miami surge, but Dallas rode a 37 yard Thomas run in the third and a Howley interception plus a 41 yard return to set up Staubach to Ditka for the final score.
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