Prayer and Pass End Ram Dream in Dallas Playoff Loss
In a brutal playoff collapse, the Los Angeles Rams fell 27 to 16 to the Dallas Cowboys. Staubach connected with Drew Pearson on a late go-ahead score after Dallas built an early 14 point lead. Coach Chuck Knox called the effort cruel, while owner Carroll Rosenbloom praised the team’s 12 wins and star players as they regroup for next season.
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Rams Fall Short in Late Dallas Shootout
The Rams pressured the Cowboys but surrendered a key late play after Staubach’s bomb to Pearson. Oakland-born safety Steve Preece and Merlin Olsen forced and chased, yet Dallas edged out a 17-? win as Rams’ offense stalled in the final stretch.
Cowboys edge Rams as Pearson breaks through in key play
Roger Staubach led a come from behind burst with a crucial 4 yard pass to Pearson after Landry resisted pulling Staubach. Pearson, a rookie from Tulsa, said the play to the post pattern opened late and put Dallas ahead 8 points. Calvin Hill suffered a dislocated elbow ending his season. The Cowboys defense contained Los Angeles with 93 rushing yards as Lee Roy Jordan led the charge.
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Soviet gymnast of the year selected over Korbut
Lyudmila Tyrishcheva was named Soviet woman gymnast of the year by coaches referees and journalists in a Tass reported poll, edging out Olga Korbut who won three golds at Munich. Nikolai Andrianov was chosen as best male gymnast. The report also notes hockey and college scores from various games.
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Scoreboard misreads and late goals upset hockey games
Toronto faced a late lapse as Ralph Backstrom scored with 70 seconds left to give Chicago a 15 victory over the Cougars who rallied from 2-0 down. Jersey Knights defeated Winnipeg with second period goals, marking their seventh win since leaving New York. Cleveland edged Minnesota 2-1 as third period goals by Gerry Pinder Grant Edichson and Russ Walker sealed the win.
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Warriors drop sixth straight in loss to last-place Kansas City Omaha
Combined wire services report the Golden State Warriors suffering a 101-923 defeat to the NBA's worst team, Kansas City Omaha, as coach Al Attles cites injuries and poor play. Kings veteran guards Ron Behagen and Jimmy Walker led the scoring surge. Boston Celtics fend off late Seattle challenge in a 96-105 win. Baltimore tops Buffalo 110-85. Cleveland beats Houston 99-101 amid streaks and late rallies.
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Weiser Stars in Hawks 6 2 Win Over Canucks
Chicago rookie Mike Weiser made his NHL start and led the Hawks to a 6-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. He allowed a late goal in the final two minutes but impressed coach Billy Reay with his speed, reaction, and steady play. Weiser, 21, had relieved Esposito previously and earned the recognition after papers announced his game-time start.
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