Raiders Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Jets in Week 14
Oakland locks up AFC berth by beating New York 24 to 16 as Marv Hubbard rushes for 118 yards and Ken Lamonica directs the attack. Jets star Joe Namath throws for 403 yards but only one TD as Cleveland or Pittsburgh playoff scenarios hinge on Sunday outcomes.
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Maynard and Namath clash as Raiders defeat Jets in pivotal game
Joe Namath threw for 403 yards and Don Maynard set an all time pro record with 631 receptions but New York's bid for the AFC playoffs ended in Oakland. Daryle Hubbard rushed for 118 yards as the Raiders clinched their ninth win. Fred Biletnikoff added 96 receiving yards while the Jets saw critical officiating calls and missed opportunities in the loss.
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Pro Football Standings National Conference East Update
United Press International reports Monday results from the National Football League with a focus on the National Conference East standings and team outcomes. Key teams and positions are highlighted as the season progresses.
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ABA Plans Renewal of Merger Bid Early Next Year
ABA says it will pursue Congressional approval for a merger with the NBA in January. Commissioner Robert Carlson says passage odds are 50-50 at the start of a two day meeting in Louisville. The plan includes a no resident clause and would block televised games on Tuesday and Thursday.
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ABA Bill Lets Home Teams Keep Gate Receipts
The American Basketball Association plans a bill dropping gate share from visiting teams while negotiating support from NBA governors. Carl son notes no philosophical objections to gate sharing, and NBA board members will receive the proposed legislation. ABA trustees ratified a tentative contract with the Players Association and changed the postseason format to match division standings.
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Ward Leads NY Raiders to 8-3 Win Over Chicago
Ron Ward scored his 27th goal and assisted on others as the New York Raiders beat the Chicago Cougars 8-3 in a WHA game. Ward, the WHA's leading scorer, lifted his season total to 50 points. The night also saw the New England Whalers edge the Winnipeg Jets in the other WHA matchup.
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Mountain Lions take 62 7% win over Davis & Elkins
Concord College Mountain Lions beat Davis & Elkins 62 7 in Athens. Milton Arrington led with 22 points and 19 rebounds as Concord improved to 4 0 in the West Virginia Conference. Jerome Smyre had 21 points and 10 rebounds. Bill Smith 14 points and 15 boards.
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Bench In Good Condition After Successful Operation
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench underwent removal of a benign lesion from a fissure between his lung lobes. Doctors expect eight weeks of recovery and aim for spring training and the April 5 season opener.
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