Michigan Beats Ohio State to Clinch Rose Bowl Bid
Michigan seizes a 24-12 victory over Ohio State to finish as Big Ten co champions and earn a Rose Bowl berth. Bo Schembechler, the rookie coach, guides Michigan’s improving squad despite injuries, with Don Moorhead at QB and standout runs by Billy Taylor and Glenn Doughty. The season features a rough stretch including defeats by Missouri and Michigan State, windy conditions, and a late surge to claim the bowl spot.
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Michaels Field Goal Lifts Ravens Past Bears
Lou Michaels nailed a 17 yard field goal with 12 seconds left to give Baltimore a 24 21 comeback win at Chicago. Johnny Unitas sparked a late drive, after Jerry Logan’s interception, as the Ravens surged 87 yards in seven plays for the decisive score.
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Snead led Eagles past Cardinals with late 23yard TD
In St Louis Snead threw a 23 yard scoring pass to Gary Ballman with 22 seconds left to lift Philadelphia to a 34 30 victory over the Cardinals Jim Hart reentered in the third quarter leading a quick three touchdown sequence for St Louis before Snead added his second touchdown pass for 260 yards and 18 completions Philadelphia built a 20 6 lead in the third quarter before Hart sparked the rally
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Taliaferro Engineers Winning Patriot Drive
Boston Patriots beat the Buffalo Bills 35 21 as Mike Taliaferro threw three first half TD passes and led a 71 yard third quarter go ahead drive. Charlie Frazier and Hon Sellers each caught two and one, with Ed Philpott and Carl Garrett key interceptions and a late 44 yard run sealing the win. Kemp and Moses connected twice for Buffalo, matching the game until the third period.
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Oilers Triumph Over Dolphins in Tough Low-Scoring Win
Houston Oilers ground out a 32-7 victory over Miami at home, aided by Hoyle Granger and a stout rushing effort. Pete Beathard threw two touchdown passes while Miami’s Rick Norton struggled, completing only seven of 26 attempts for 43 yards as Houston improves to 5-4-2 and moves toward an Eastern Division playoff berth.
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Kelly Back with Three TDs as Browns Top Giants
Cleveland backs Kelly rushed 18 times for 111 yards and three touchdowns to power a 21 17 win over the New York Giants. Linebacker John Garlington nabbed an end zone interception, and Bill Nelson connected with Gary Collins for a late score to seal the victory.
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Jets overpower Bengals 40 7 in AFL clash
New York Jets upset Cincinnati 40 to 7 as Joe Namath connects on two touchdowns and Fred Turner nails four first half field goals. The defense stifled Greg Cook and the Bengals, trimming in American Football League Eastern Division race.
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Clay Ellis title fight may headline Miami show
The Washington Star reports Cassius Clay now dethroned and Jimmy Ellis, holder of the World Boxing Association title, are expected to fight in Miami the first week of March. The bout would be staged in a television studio and shown on closed circuit TV to theaters and hotel ball rooms nationwide per Mortis Siegel.
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