Blanda's Heroics Fail Him as Chiefs End Raiders Reign
Oakland, led by 44-year-old George Blanda, loses 16-14 to Kansas City. Otis Taylor hauls in four key passes and benefits from an interference call as the Chiefs drive 90 yards for a late 10-yard Jan Stenerud field goal. Len Dawson connects with Taylor on multiple plays to seal the upset and KC claims its first divisional title since 1966.
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Jan Stenerud
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Miami
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Norwalk Truckers Sweep Edison Invitational Titles
Norwalk wrestling dominates Edison Invitational with five champions Mark Knoll Bill Bouck Dan Pugh Daryl Smith and Jim Ohlemacher lifting Norwalk to 13242 points. Edison Bellevue Port Clinton Dundee New London and others trail as Norwalk pins key rivals and readies for Huron clash.
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Dennis Corrigan
Mark Knoll
Bill Bouck
Dan Pugh
Daryl Smith
Jim Ohlemacher
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Tim Knoll
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Jeff Emerson
Dave Dunham
Joe Ross
Sandusky High School
Dave DeLuca
Chris Crosby
Greg Mira
Redmen
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Carl Puder
Tom Weimnan
Tom Wisen
Joe Pulizzi
Doug Schiech
Bob Giratta
Puch
Mark Johnson
Mark Gardiner
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Galion Ends Trucker Streak At Four Games
Galion upset Norwalk 74-54 to snap the Truckers four game win streak in Northern Ohio League action. Galion built a 4-0 start, dominated play with 60 percent team shooting, while Norwalk battled for rebounds and consistency. McDavid led Norwalk with late buckets before a scuffle triggered double ejections.
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Dave Sweet
Truckers
Scott McDavid
Chip Durtschi
Norwalk
Dave Hershey
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Lakers Tie NBA Win Streak With 21st Victory Over Hawks
Los Angeles Lakers stretch to 21 straight wins and set an NBA record with a 104-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 24 rebounds to seal the comeback as Gail Goodrich poured in 32 points and Jerry West contributed 26. The win improves the Lakers to 27-3, their first since October.
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Gail Goodrich
Jerry West
Richie Guerin
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Monroeville Eagles Survive Bears In Tight Metro Showdown
Monroeville gains a 78-73 win over Margaretta led by Krull with 17 points Didion 16 and Long 15 while Esposito racks up 28 points for Margaretta In a late surge the Eagles stall Margaretta’s presses and hit 20 of 28 free throws to secure the victory in a competitive Firelands Conference matchup.
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Krull
Don Long
Jim Miller
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Dennis Hauler
Tim Christman
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New London Surfers Rout Wildcats In Lopsided 91 55 Defeat
Columbia Station Raiders defeated New London 91 to 55 at home Saturday night. Clark Ashley led with 23 points and Dan Hagen added 22 as New London shot 27 percent while Columbia hit 43 percent and capitalized on 20 turnovers. Gary Hopkins top-scored for New London with 13 points. Dave Martin had 12 for the losers.
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Dan Hagen
Raider
Gary Hopkins
Dave Martin
Cats
D. Marshall
Nicode G. Hopkins
D. Martin
Funk McClaflin Caldwell
C. Ashley
J. Grills
D. Hagen
Knopf
Ritter Roberts
Brasell Handley
Saturday Cage Results from Northern Ohio League show mixed wins
Norwalk 54 defeated by Galion 74. Willard 59 beat Bucyrus 44. Tiffin Columbian 58 edged Bellevue 69. Shelby 61 over Upper. Monroeville 78 beat New London 55. Lorain Southview 69 toppled Lorain 45. Ashland 57 beat Mansfield 44. Perkins 73 over Huron 102. Firelands 70 over Mansfield St. Peter 49. St. Mary 61 beat Rosecrans 46. Seneca East 75 over Sandusky. Zanesville Rosecrans 46. St. Mary 61 over Sandusky.
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Norwalk Reserve Falls 45 42 to Galion
The Norwalk reserves failed a late rally and dropped a 45 42 decision to Galion. Galion built and held leads, with Norwalk trailing by three in the final minutes as Chip Schaechterle led the Truckers with 11 points and Keith Bryan scored 13 for Galion. Blake White added 10 for Norwalk.
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Trucker
Galion
Truckers
Chip Schaechterle
Blake White
Keith Bryan
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