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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1968

Page

5

Johnson Leads Cards Past Pittsburgh

Johnson off the bench in the second half sparks St. Louis to a 20-10 win over Pittsburgh. Cid Edwards clinches with a one-yard TD after 42 rushing yards, while Jackie Smith adds 99 receiving yards and a 34-yard TD run. Bakken boots two field goals as Cardinals stay alive for the Century Division title race.

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Rams Stagger Vikings 31-3 in snowy clash

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel threw three touchdown passes to Wendell Tucker as the Rams overwhelmed Minnesota 31-3 in a snowbound NFL game. The win raised LA to 10-1-1 while keeping them a half game behind Baltimore in the Coastal Division. Chicago edged New Orleans to tie for first, while Green Bay failed to seize the lead.

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Colts Rout Falcons 44-0 in defensive slugfest

Baltimore Colts dominate Atlanta with three takeaways and a 28-0 halftime lead as Earl Morrall passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. John Unitas, back from soreness, adds a late score drive while the defense harasses the Falcons throughout.

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Boston Patriots end slump with win over Bengals

Rookie quarterback Tom Sherman threw three TD passes, two to Jim Whalen, lifting the Boston Patriots to a 33-14 AFL victory over Cincinnati in their home finale. Sherman completed 12 of 25 for 142 yards as Cappelletti added two TDs and a 27-yard field goal. Cincinnati’s Stofa connected for a Banks TD and a late score.

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Bears Top Saints 23 17 Behind Denny Dimes and Percival

Chicago Bears beat the New Orleans Saints 23 to 17 in New Orleans as Austin Denny caught two touchdown passes and Mac Percival nailed three field goals. Brian Piccolo rushed for 112 yards on 21 carries while Jack Concannon returned to action with two touchdown passes to Denny.

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Panthers must sharpen defense for playoff bid

Coach Gene Mayfield said Permian’s defense performed poorly against the un beaten Coronado and must improve to stay in the playoffs. In other action Irving edged Richardson 14-12 as both teams head to district quarterfinals, with Lowry of Irving earning All-Greater Dallas honors.

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Jets Rally Past Dolphins for 35 17 Victory in Miami

NY Jets win 35 17 over Miami as Babe Parilli throws two fourth quarter TD passes to Don Maynard after taking over from Namath. Maynard sets all time receiving yardage record with 9,332. Griese leads Miami comeback before costly penalties and late Jets score.

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Wilson Edges Mann To Capture Meet

Peggy Wilson of Meridian Mississippi won the Hollywood Lakes Open at West Hollywood Florida with a seven under par 209 aided by a final eight foot birdie putt on 18. Carol Mann finished second at 210 after a 75 final round, while Kathy Whitworth posted a 67 to grab third and set an LPGA year money record. The Hollywood Lakes was the season finale.

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