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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
12
A dense OCR fragment lists players by number and position across multiple colleges, naming Michaeel Caray Roy-QB Giutertel and many others. The list includes quarterbacks, linebackers, defensive backs, and receivers with assorted numbers, spanning OSU and Ohio State lineage.
Ohio State posted a series of football scores with opponents including Minnesota Texas Christian Indiana Northwestern Washington State Winvisa Michigan State Oregon State and California. Notable clashes show USC finishing 9-1-1 and 7-0 against Georgia Tech Oklahoma and Oregon State with Oregon State 7 tied USC 21.
USC quarterback Pat Haden projects a measured air game against Ohio State as coach John McKay praises Haden as the best passer he has seen. Haden notes OSU’s strong zone defense and expects a balanced attack with Anthony Davis, Ted McNeil, Lynn Swann, Jake McKay, and Jim Obradovich as targets while emphasizing focus to limit penalties and turnovers.
Buckeyes boast a powerful defense led by Randy Gradishar and a tenacious rushing attack with Archie Griffin and Cornelius Green. Griffin has 1,428 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Green adds 673 yards and 11 scores. Passing remains weak with 14 completions in 38 attempts. Coach Woody Hayes says they’re improving the aerial game as Rose Bowl prep continues.
USC and Ohio State season stats show rushing leaders Davis and McNeill for USC, Greene and Haden for later, with Carter and Moore contributions. Passing leaders include Haden and Ohio State’s options, plus receiving leaders Swann and McKay, plus team offense and defensive figures across both schools.
Minnesota rode a strong pass game and a stingy defense to topple Dallas 27-16 as Tarkenton found Gilliam for a key third quarter score and Reed and Foreman paced the ground game. Staubach struggled with interceptions and a stubborn Viking front seven. Bud Grant praised his team's adjustments and pressure.
Fragmentary game notes list team names and players with rushing and receiving leaders, passing attempts and yardage, and scattered penalties and stats. The readable items include Dallas and Minnesota entries with players like Reed, Foreman, Bayes, and Yepremian, indicating a late- era gridiron box score snapshot with incomplete data.
Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Nick Buonicon will have surgery to remove bone chips in his elbow today. He is expected to be ready when team resumes practice Wednesday ahead of the January 13 Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings in Houston.
In Irving Texas the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Dallas Cowboys 25 to 10 as Bud Grant called the game an aesthetic disaster yet praised the team’s resilience. Key miscues by Dallas and several interceptions shaped a rough second half while Minnesota’s offense stayed effective and defensive lines held firm.
The Greek bookmaker Jimmy Snyder named the Miami Dolphins six points favorite to win Super Bowl VII as they defeated the Oakland Raiders 27–00 to claim the AKC title. Minnesota had earlier beaten Dallas 27–00 for the National Conference crown.
The Dolphins ride Curtis Johnson and a decisive ground game to outpace Oakland. Griese directs a late third quarter drive capped by Csonkoni’s two yard TD. Oakland struggles to sustain drives as Stabler’s passing falters and penalties derail early chances.
Miami tamed Oakland 21 10 behind a 286 yard ground attack led by Larry Csonka and Larry Little. Coach Don Shula praised execution and a new quarterback draw by Bob Griese, while Evans and Little credited the powerful line play that overwhelmed the Raiders on the left side.
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