Packers defense, Starr power pace 10th NFL title bid
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34 27 in the Cotton Bowl to claim their 10th NFL crown and set up a January Super Bowl date with the Kansas City Chiefs. Starr connected on 19 of 28 passes for 304 yards with scoring strikes to Pitts Dowler and McGee, while Tom Brown sealed the win by intercepting Don Meredith on a fourth down in the end zone.
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Saguaro Sabrecats Win Christmas Tourney Title
Saguaro High defeats Mingus Union 41 to 30 to capture the Phoenix Christian Christmas Tournament crown. Kirk Reinke led with 13 points, Mike Charles named tournament MVP with nine rebounds and 11 points. The Cats dominated boards 46 to 23 and shot 19 of 59 from the field.
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Two Nights Left in Phoenix Greyhound Schooling Program
The twelve night schooling program at Phoenix Greyhound Park nears its end with Tuesday marking the final races to qualify over 300 greyhounds for the 63 night season starting Friday. About 300 dogs have already qualified with time to spare. Scimling races begin tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Children are invited since there is no wager.
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Florida Can QB save the day Holiday tourney sets stage for Friday
The Phoenix Holiday basketball tournament concluded with Phoenix Union remains unbeaten in Class AA. Coronado beat West for third place while Tempe and Coronado each lost once in the event. Final Friday showdown between Coronado and Tempe set for Tempe High at 8 p.m. featured Joe Mackey scoring 24 points to spark Coronado comeback.
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Odds favor Tech in Orange Bowl showdown
Florida and Georgia Tech meet in the Orange Bowl Classic as Tech favored by about four points over Florida. Spurrier leads Florida with Heisman pedigree and strong receivers, while Tech depends on Lenny Snow and Kim King to power its offense and Jim Breland on defense. The game draws 72,000 fans and a national TV audience.
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Chiefs Top Packers in TV showdown ahead of Super Bowl
The Chiefs crushed the Bills 31 7 in Buffalo while the Packers edged the Cowboys 34 27 in the Cotton Bowl. Kansas City watched the TV doubleheader from Buffalo and felt ready for the NFL AFL title matchup in Los Angeles on January 14.
Chiefs claim AFL title in rain soaked 31 7 win
Kansas City clinched the AFL crown with a 31 7 victory over Buffalo at War Memorial Stadium. Len Dawson threw two 29 yard TD passes and rookie Mike Garrett scored twice as the Chiefs dominated the Bills. The victory sends Kansas City to the January 15 Super Bowl against Green Bay in Long Beach California.
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Baylor West Save Lakers In Close NBA Victory
Elgin Baylor hit a 10 foot bank shot and a late free throw to edge the Boston Celtics 111-110 as the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Jerry West with 35 points, climb from the Western Division cellar. The Knicks fell to 0-2 after the Hawks beat New York 128-105 in another NBA game.
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Nance Named AFL Player of the Year
Jim Nance of the Boston Patriots won the American Football League player of the year due to a 1468 rushing yard season. He edged Len Dawson and Lance Alworth on votes from UPI experts across league cities.
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