NFL Playoffs Turning Into Rozelle's Folly
The Associated Press outlines a chaotic playoff race as Pete Rozelle could use a coin toss to break ties. Only three divisions clinched with nine games remaining, including the Giants Cowboys 49ers Dolphins Bengals in the mix. A web of two-way and three-way ties looms across NFC and AFC with several key matchups Sunday determining final entrants.
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Rams Hope For Giants After 2 23 Loss To Lions
Los Angeles Rams fell 28 16 to the Detroit Lions as Greg Landry guided a balanced attack and Steve Owens sealed the win with a late TD. Ram defense limited three quarters of scoring, Ramon Gabriel threw for 323 yards but failed to convert.
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Faith Lutheran Junior Division results and scorers
The CHURCH LEAGUE junior games list team rosters and totals for Faith Lutheran Sacred Heart Christ ian, and other churches with player stats and team scores. Sacred Heart and Faith Lutheran led with notable scorers and team totals across multiple divisions.
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Hartack Wins 4000th Race at Tropical Park
Miami AP reports jockey Bill Hartack clinched his 4000th victory aboard Roart at Tropical Park after a collision with the starting gate. He remained mounted to finish first despite injuries, becoming the fifth American rider to reach 4000 wins.
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Slick Play Flops In Super Suit
In federal court Judge Ted Cabot upheld the NFL and City of Miami motion to dismiss a suit by Ellis Rubin alleging Sherman Act violations over the Miami area blackout. Rubin plans state court action to stop tax money spending to promote the game and may petition NFL Commissioner Rozelle with 40,000 signatures. Cabot noted gate receipts and tourism value behind the blackout.
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OHL Player Of The Week Honors Cyclones Center Chris Chaney
The Herald's Ottawa High named Chris Chaney as OHL Player Of The Week for the second straight time. The 6 3 senior led the Cyclones with 32 points and 23 rebounds across two games, a 59 51 loss to Emporia and an 80 46 win over Shawnee Mission Northwest.
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Namath Witness Sought in NFL Antitrust Probe
Former NFL player John Sample testifies before a federal grand jury probing antitrust issues in the league. He accuses commissioner Pete Rozelle of pressuring Namath to sell out or quit and alleges blackballing and racial discrimination persist, citing a quota system and constitutional rights violations.
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Wholesale Juggling Behind No. 1 Bruins
UCLA remains No. 1 in the latest college basketball rankings with 33 first place votes and 712 points. South Carolina holds No. 2, while Kentucky and Marquette are in the top four as the Top Twenty reshuffles continue amid recent Bruins wins.
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Upstart Sooners Chalk Up Sixth Victory Over Alabama
Oklahoma Sooners win their sixth game of the season by defeating Alabama 79 70 in Tuscaloosa. Bobby Jones scores 28 for Oklahoma as they pull down 54 rebounds to 33 for the Crimson Tide. Nebraska sets multiple records in a 116 51 win over Nevada Reno. Kansas State and Iowa State post notable wins as Missouri hosts Washington U. of St Louis.
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