Colts End Season 13-1 After Rams Victory
Baltimore coach Don Shula hailed the 13 win one defeat finish as a major accomplishment beating the Rams twice in a season. He noted key players Preston Pearson Terry Cole and Johnny Unitas and discussed injuries and future playoff plans. Unitas said his arm was getting stronger and he was glad to play.
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Unitas Guides Colts Past Rams in Late Rally
Unitas connected on a 9 yard pass to Pearson to put the Colts ahead 21 14 with 6 seconds elapsed in the final period. Ellison surged 52 yards for the Rams longest run from scrimmage this season and the defense held the Colts to 64 rushing yards as momentum shifted late.
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Rams edge Colts on late drive in tense NFL finale
In a tight game the Rams pulled ahead with Gossett's 25 yard field goal to lead 24-21 at 9:57. The Colts then drove 52 yards for a winning TD as Baltimore nearly matched an NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 14 game schedule, finishing with 144. Gabriel passed for 197 yards and one interception, while Allen congratulated the Ram quarterback afterward.
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Washington rookie safety breaks neck in win over Detroit
Washingtons rookie safety Jim Smith is reported in good condition after a freak collision during Sundays 14 3 victory over Detroit. Team physician Dr George A Resta said there is no paralysis and expects a full recovery. Smith is from Oregon and was hurt in the first half.
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Ye Old Rams Name Jones MVP for 1968 Season
Ye Old Rams voters named David Jones their Most Valuable Player for 1968, the All-Pro defensive end overcoming double teams. Roman Gabriel was named Outstanding Back, while Joe Scibelli and Merlin Osen repeated as Offensive and Defensive Interior Linemen. Other winners included Jack Pardee as Defensive Back and Mike Dennis as Rookie of the Year.
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Stars Fall in Overtime in Rockets Victory
Walt Pistkowski and Larry Jones combined for nine points in overtime to lift the Denver Rockets to a 113-110 NBA victory over the Stars in Denver. The Rockets trailed by 14 at halftime and pulled ahead late in the third.
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Kilmer Leads Saints Past Steelers 24 14
New Orleans quarterback Billy Kilmer threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns to lift the Saints to a 24-14 victory over Pittsburgh. Kilmer connected on multiple completions, including a 25 yard TD pass to McCall, while the Steelers managed a late rally but fell short.
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49ers Edge Falcons In Narrow NFL Win
San Francisco holds off Atlanta 14-12 as Ken Willard runs for 69 yards and two touchdowns. UPI reports late penalties and 33-yard kickoff aids shaped the slog, with unmentioned players fending off turnovers in a tense finish.
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Rams Defensive Back Receives 1968 Honor After Colts Clash
The Rams awarded outstanding Ram defensive back of 1968 after a noon game in which Irv Cross lamented missing a Matte tackle on the Colts touchdown burst. Willie Ellison stood out with his best performance, while Johnny Unitas was praised for reading the defense despite a long injury layoff.
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Cowboys rout Giants as Morton shines in cold finale
Craig Morton came off the bench to throw a TD pass and rush for another as the Dallas Cowboys closed the regular season with a 28 10 victory over the New York Giants. Don Meredith struggled in the cold, while Roman Gabriel held the trophy and teased a future bowl appearance. Deacon Jones and Eddie Meador provided blunt locker room quotes about the mood and season ahead.
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Horn praised as top pick shines in tough situation
Bengston lauds third string quarterback Horn for stepping up after three straight NEL titles. Minnesota’s Joe Kapp leads the Vikings past the stubborn Eagles with two scoring passes, a 57-yard TD pass to Brown, a 40-yard pitch to Gent Washington, and a late two-yard TD run.
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Skins Grab 14 3 Victory Behind Theofiledes Surge
Washington third string quarterback Harry Theofiledes entered late to spark two late touchdowns and lift the Redskins to a 14-3 win over Detroit. Lion miscues and field goals provided the rest as the game ended in favor of Washington. Also reported: former Del Mar Turf Club general manager Willard F. Tunney, aged 65, died of a heart attack.
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Graebner Out of Davis Cup Plans
Brisbane Australia Donald Dell United States Davis Cup captain dropped a bombshell Monday and left veteran Clark Graebner off the four man squad to meet Australia in the Challenge Round at Adelaide December 26 28. Dell named Arthur Ashe Jr Stan Smith Bobby Lutz and Charlie Pasatell. He cited ill health lack of match play and form as the reasons for Graebner’s omission. Dell still considers Smith for singles and doubles while Ashe overcame Smith to win the Queensland men's singles title 6 4 1 6 9 7 4 6 7 5.
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Roberts 2 Goals Beat Kings 3-1 in St Louis
Jim Roberts scored twice to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Tim Eccleston opened the final period with the go ahead goal, and Roberts sealed the win at 11:55. The Blues snapped a six game winless streak and widened their West Division lead over the Kings to eight points. The Kings travel to Montreal then Boston. next home game vs Philadelphia at the Forum.
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