Vikings Rally Past 49ers to Keep Central Title Bid
Minnesota quarterback Joe Kapp ran for two touchdowns and threw for another as the Vikings defeated San Francisco 30-20 to stay in the Central Division race. Kapp sparked a 27-6 lead with key third down passes while the defense held the 49ers to three field goals until late. A late SF surge produced five TDs in the fourth quarter, but the early lead and big plays secured the win for Minnesota at home.
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Cards Win Can't Beat Scoreboard
Wil ls Crenshaw rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 28-23 to stay alive in the Century Division. Crenshaw scored the tie breaking TD on a two yard run at 7 23 of the final period after Lonnie Sanders intercepted a Tarkenton pass intended for Homer Jones. Cleveland's later win clinched the division title, shocking Cardinals coach Charley Winner who said no one helped them this year.
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Gambrell Delivers Three TDs in Lions Win Over Falcons
Billy Gambrell, star receiver for the Detroit Lions, exploded for three touchdown catches in a 24-7 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. He beat Atlanta cornerback Jimmy Burson on two scores after the two had shared a room for five years during their Cardinals days.
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Hayes on Loose as Cowboys Dazzle Steelers
Dallas end Bob Hayes starred in a 28-7 Dallas victory over Pittsburgh before 55,000 at the Cotton Bowl. Hayes scored on a 90 yard punt return and a 58 yard TD pass from Don Meredith, fueling coach Tom Landry’s praise for the Sundown offense and standout punt returns.
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Nelsen Leads Browns Past Washington Sealing Division Title
Quarterback Bill Nelsen, once discarded by a losing team, rallied the Cleveland Browns to a 24 21 victory over Washington, securing the Century Division crown and an Eastern Conference playoff berth against Dallas on December 21. Nelsen admitted he felt shaky after replacing Frank Ryan early, as Cleveland notched its eighth straight win.
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Packer Era Doomed As Vikes Bears Win
GREEN BAY Wisconsin. The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears clinched the end of one of pro footballs mighty reigns as the Packers 5-7-1 trail both teams 7-6 by 1 1/4 games with one to play. Packers face finishing under .500 for the first time since 1958 as players express crestfallen reaction and coach Forrest Gregg cites costly mistakes.
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Bear Ride Dies Chicago Bear Coach Phil Handler
UPI reports Phil Handler a Bears coach since 1952 died shortly after watching Chicago defeat the Rams 17 to 16 in Skokie. Handler 60 had suffered a heart ailment for over a year and came to the Bears from the St. Louis Cardinals where he played and coached for more than 22 years. He was a Texas Christian graduate and a famed Southwestern Conference guard.
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Hagan inspires DalLas Chaparrals rally to beat Stars
Cliff Hagan, 37, the ABA’s oldest player, scored the last five points to lift the Dallas Chaparrals 114-110 over the Stars at the LA Sports Arena. He added six foot hook shot and three late free throws in the final 40 seconds to tie for third in the Western Division after Reinhold Lochmann fouled out with 1:04 remaining.
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Cunningham Leads 76ers Past Bucks in Syracuse Reach
Billy Cunningham scored 35 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-117 in Syracuse New York during the first of three home games there. A crowd of 3,264 witnessed the comeback win.
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Colts Reach Coastal Championship After Bears’ Win
Baltimore coach Don Shula called the Bears’ victory over the Rams fantastic as the Colts clinched the Coastal Division, setting up a title showdown in Los Angeles with the Rams. John Unitas praised Chicago’s effort, while Bobby Boyd described the dramatic moment as fantastic and nerve wracking.
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Claiborne Vying For Baylor Job After Liberty Bowl
Virginia Tech coach Jerry Claiborne, a Bear Bryant protege, is Baylor's top candidate after Don Bridges was fired. Claiborne said he would not discuss the Baylor offer until after Tech meets Mississippi in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. He holds a 57 27 1 record in eight Tech seasons.
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Beard and Mustache Battle Delays Jets Departure
Jets quarterback Joe Namath says he will not shave yet despite AFL order to remove beards and mustaches. AFL president Milt Woodard ordered Jets and others to cut facial hair after winning the Eastern Division on Thanksgiving Day, many Jets already complied.
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Hull Stars Lead Hawks Past Bruins 7-4 Hockey Night
Bobby Hull tallies his 23rd hat trick as Chicago defeats Boston 7-4 and Dennis Hull adds two goals. Gordie Howe, in his 23rd season, nets two and two assists in Detroit 5-2 win over the Rangers. Pilete scores twice as Toronto beats Pittsburgh 4-1. Flyers tie St. Louis 4-4 as Noel Picard bleeds from a ear cut and Moorhead drive. Minnesota tops Oakland 4-1 as Larose and Cullen score late in the third period.
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Sharp Shooting Carries Denver to 121 113 Victory
Denver clinched a 121 113 ABA win over Miami as Larry Jones and Lonnie Wright excelled at the foul line in the final period. Wright and Jones combined to seal the margin with precise free throws and steady leadership.
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East L A and Fresno playoff finalists in state JC football
East Los Angeles, after a 17-16 win over Cit rus, advances to meet Fresno Saturday for the state junior college large school football championship. Fresno claimed a 25-8 victory over El Camino. in the small school division College of the Redwoods won the title with a 51-28 win over Coalinga.
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