Cowboys Jolt Browns By John R Skinner
The Cleveland Browns fell 6-2 to Dallas, dropping to 6-7 and one game behind Cincinnati. Coach Blanton Collier retires after the season, praising his players. Dallas clinched a share of the Eastern Division lead behind two Mike Clark field goals in rain and mud.
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Texas A and I Javelinas Rout Wofford for NAIA VII Crown
Texas A&I clinched its second straight NAIA Championship Bowl with a 48 to 7 victory over Wofford in Greenville. Quarterback Karl Douglas led the attack tossing two TD passes to Dwight Harrison, and Ernest Price scored twice as the Javelinas finished 11-1.
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Bullpen film on relief pitchers available for free loan
A 23 minute 16mm sound color film titled Bullpen shows relief pitchers in action. Tug McGraw stars with Mets alongside veterans Johnny Murphy Joe Page Hugh Casey Elroy Face Ron Perranoski and Hoyt Wilhelm. Offer extended by Panasonic via PO Box 3062 New York NY 10017 for group showings on request.
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Royal declares Jim Bertelsen underrated by national standards
Texas coach Darrell Royal touts Jim Bertelsen as the most underrated college football player. He praises Bertelsen's versatility on offense and defense, cites his high school defensive prowess, and notes Bertelsen deserves more All-American consideration while contrasting with Eddie Phillips and Royal’s own quarterback past.
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SFA Stride Boosts Lone Star Conference Race
Stephen F. Austin moved into a share of the LSC lead after a 98-83 win over Sam Houston. All-America guard James Silas scored 30, with freshman Pete Harris adding 17 and 14 rebounds as SFA improved to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in league play.
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Bengals Clinch Tie for Central Title with 30-20 Win
Cincinnati Bengals move within a win or tie of the American Conference Central Division title after a 30-20 victory over the Houston Oilers. Virgil Carter and Essex Johnson helped key two touchdowns, while Al Beauchamp sparked momentum with a 25-yard TD run. Houston's Jerry Rhome set a pass attempt record with 54 throws. The Bengals look to finish the season against Boston, whom they have never beaten, to seal a playoff spot.
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Jack Hand joins NEL films as director of information
Jack Hand, veteran AP sports writer who covered the 2S World Series boxing and pro football playoffs for 27 years, has become director of information at NEL Films. NEL acts as the film representative for all National Football League teams.
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George Blanda Plays Hero Of Aging Raiders
In a Raiders Jets game, George Blanda enters late to replace Lamonica and throws a tying TD before kicking the decisive extra point. The piece portrays Blanda as a durable, outspoken veteran while noting Lamonica’s injury risk and Madden’s rotation.
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Weekend sports roundup with scores across leagues
Saturday results include Oakland 20 Kansas City 6 and Dallas 6 Cleveland 2. Sundays feature NY Giants 34 St. Louis 17 and Cincinnati 30 Houston 20 plus many college bowls and basketball games across regions. Other highlights include Liberty Bowl Tulane 17 Colorado 3 and UCLA 95 Tulsa 75 with numerous regional showdowns.
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State grid finals near end with three area teams
High School Grid Finals Near End Austin Reagan Brownwood and Iowa Park are in the state championships this weekend. Reagan faces Odessa Permian at San Angelo at 2 p.m. Saturday after a 17-11 win in 1969. Brownwood meets Cuero at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Austin after a 35-21 semifinal win. Iowa Park meets Refugio at 8 p.m. Saturday in Waco after a 14-13 win over Haskell. Pflugerville plays Sonora at 8 p.m. Saturday in San Angelo after a 7-6 semifinal win.
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