Minnesota Vikings Cowboys Playoff Prep Under Wrapped Field
Richard Ericson, Met Stadium superintendent since 1956, forecasts ideal footing for the NFC semifinal between the Vikings and Cowboys. He explains a concealed tarpaulin field, heated if needed, to prevent freezing. He notes public talk on cold-weather football hurts Minnesota’s image but argues players cope with winter conditions.
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Chiefs rely on veterans in AFC clash with Dolphins
Kansas City veterans like Len Dawson and Willie Lanier say their experience under pressure gives the Chiefs an edge in the Saturday AFC playoff game against the Miami Dolphins. Dawson notes those who’ve been through big games stay calm and ready, recalling the Dec. 12 win over Oakland to seal the division.
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Coaching Carousel Spreads Across Nfl As Hires Start
The NFL coaching merry go round accelerates as Ed Hughes is fired by Houston Oilers while Lou Saban returns to the Buffalo Bills and Bill Peterson is rumored to helm the Denver Broncos. Denver also considers Peterson as a Rice University exit looms.
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Bowling League Scores Roundup From Ottawa Area Centers
League bowling results list multiple teams and top figures across commercial and city leagues. Highlights include Guy's, Ottawa Tire, Twilight League Boise Cascade, and Wednesday Night Ladies with high games and series led by Gaeddert Brock, Simmons, Turner, Powell, Fuller, and Fritts, among others.
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LA Sets All-Time Pro Mark
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to 27 in a row and improved to 33-3 after beating the Baltimore Bullets 127-120. Wilt Chamberlain dismissed the record as not meaningful, saying the goal is to finish with a better record than Milwaukee. Coach Bill Sharman praised the victory as a great accomplishment.
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UCLA Dominates Notre Dame In Pauley Pavilion Rout
No. 1 UCLA hammered Notre Dame 114-56 at Pauley Pavilion after a slow start by the Irish. Bill Walton fueled the blowout with 20 points and 19 rebounds as UCLA pressed aggressively, while Notre Dame coach Dick Phelps credited UCLA’s defense and Walton’s all-around dominance. Other Top Ten teams also won, including Brigham Young over Utah State and Indiana over Butler.
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