Dawson, Taylor Spark KC Over Steelers 38-16
Len Dawson threw three touchdown passes in a 38-16 Chiefs win over the Steelers. Otis Taylor caught two of Dawson’s TDs including two long completions, with Ed Podolak adding a rushing score and a key defensive play setting up the late second quarter touchdown.
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Weaver Faces Tough Loss Keeps Faith In Orioles Ahead
Earl Weaver remains convinced the Orioles are the best team and vows they will win 100 games next season. He reflected on the World Series loss to the Pirates, expressed pride in his players, and showed emotion when greeted by cheering neighbors on returning home.
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NFL Man of Year Candidates Named
Nominees from 26 NFL teams were announced for the second annual Man of the Year award. Three players per team include Cincinnati’s Virgil Carter Steve Chomyszak and Paul Robinson and Cleveland’s Fred Hoaglin Leroy Kelly and Bill Nelson. Voting ends December 27 and winners receive a gladiator statue a 1972 automobile and a $25 000 college scholarship in the winner’s city.
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Buckeyes Ready for Explosive Wisconsin as Homecoming Opponent
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes calls Wisconsin the best opponent yet and notes his team has improved to 4-1 after a 27-7 win at Indiana. Esco Sarkkinen hails Rufus Ferguson and Alan Thompson as key Wisconsin threats while highlighting Neil Graff as a top Big Ten passer option. He adds Buckeyes injuries have improved from the prior week.
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Potts Leads Wichita State Kick Game After Shrine Crash
John Potts, a former St. Paul star, booted 38 and 46 yard field goals to lift Wichita State past Trinity Texas 12 9 ending an 11 game skid. He holds the school extra point record and stepped up after last year’s crash that killed 31 including most of the varsity. Potts has 1970s experience with five field goals in nine tries, the longest 47 yards against North Texas State. He comes from the Potts football family and his brother George later coached.
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Big Eight logjam breaks as Huskers and Sooners vie for top
The United Press International top college football poll shows Oklahoma and Nebraska holding strong at No 2 and No 1, with a Thanksgiving showdown likely to decide the national title. Michigan, Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, Georgia, Penn State and others follow as several teams stay undefeated or climb after weekend results. Arkansas leaps to ninth after a national TV blowout of Texas and Stanford moves toward the Pac Eight crown with a 33-18 win over Southern Cal.
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Bellevue 8th Faces Norwalk in Wednesday Bowling Results
Local bowling results list Bellevue 8th grade facing Norwalk Wednesday with a 4 15 pm start. Event notes include team names and timing, reflecting regional youth league activity.
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