Kansas Ups Ticket Price Then Pulls Off 15 14 Comeback Win
Kansas stunned Oklahoma 15 14 in a dramatic final minute at Lawrence. Gale Sayers returned the opening kickoff 93 yards and sparked a late drive led by Bob Skahan and Ron Oelschlager to clinch the victory as Oklahoma fumbled away a potential win. Lance Rentzel had a 76 yard TD nullified by holding, while OU's Jim Grisham led a strong rushing effort.
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Sayers
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Mike Johnson
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Carl Reese
Charle Brown
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Celtics Open Season With Big Win Over Pistons
The Boston Celtics crushed the Detroit Pistons 112-81 in their opener as Bill Russell posted 19 points and 22 rebounds. Wilt Chamberlain’s absence left San Francisco unable to stop Walt Bellamy who scored 30 as Baltimore beat Philadelphia. Jerry Lucas and Elgin Baylor helped the Lakers beat the Knicks 12,584 fans in New York.
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Elgin Baylor
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Showdown In Missouri Valley Draws Near
Tulsa and Cincinnati, two undefeated teams led by standout quarterbacks, head for a Missouri Valley clash in Cincinnati that could decide the conference title. Tulsa’s Jerry Rhome wowed with 360 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a 58 point win at Louisville, threatening major NCAA records for passing and total offense as he nears historic marks. Brig Owens and Cincinnati were slowed by Boston College in rain, stalling near scoring chances. Wichita and North Texas also won, while New Mexico State upset North Texas.
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Late NHL rallies spark three teams in tense standings
Claude Larose and Lou Angotti sparked rallies as Montreal beat Boston 3 1 with an unassisted mid period goal. Angotti led a third period burst to help the Rangers tie Toronto 3 0, leaving Maple Leafs and Canadiens tied for first. Chicago dropped to third after a 4 2 loss to Detroit. Jim Pappin scored twice for Toronto, Gordie Howe added two goals and assisted on Parker MacDonald’s winner for Detroit victory.
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Parker MacDonald
Black Hawks
Mad Merry Chase Shapes Up For Big Eight Title
The Big Eight title race tightens after Kansas upset Oklahoma at Lawrence, leaving a five team chase led by Nebraska ranked No 6 with a 12 game win streak. Oklahoma State, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri also in contention as coming weekend schedule features Iowa State at Missouri and Nebraska at Colorado.
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Sooners
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Kamsas
Gomer Jones
Big Red
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Gale Sayers
Bills stay perfect with 35 22 win over Chiefs
Buffalo defense stops Curtis McClinton on fourth down midway through the fourth quarter to seal a 35 22 victory over Kansas City. Eddie Wilson fuels a late Chiefs comeback after an early Bills surge as San Diego, New York, and AFL peers post notable results. John Hadl stars for San Diego in a 42 14 win to grab Western Division lead. Baird's late pick limits Houston.
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Buffalo Bills Hand Kansas City an Unbeaten Season Loss
The Bills improve to 6-0 in the AFL's eastern division by defeating Kansas City 35 to 22 in Kansas City. Buffalo rode passing from Jay Kemp and receiving from Elbert Dubenion to build a lead, then withstood a KC rally led by Eddie Wilson. KC coach Hank Stram blamed a broken assignment for the decisive drive and a failed late fourth down.
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