Morrall to Start as Dolphins Face Patriots in Crucial AFC Test
Earl Morrall, 41, replaces injured Bob Griese as Miami seeks a win to stay ahead of Buffalo and Baltimore in the East. Morrall, Michigan State alum and former 10 game winner, says he can still move and extend plays in the four game stretch to the playoffs.
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Chester's Hinkle Eyes Chester Basketball Comeback
SEC coach Jim Hinkle pushes Chester to a 1974 75 turnaround with an 18 10 finish and first regional bid. He notes improved squad belief and highlights Mike Schulte Brad Koeneman Tom Maue and returning seniors Tindall Lutz Biermann Bert Hartman Bautte Powley Athmer as key components. The Jackets open at Trico then host Pinckneyville with road focus.
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Consolation Winners Crowned in Christopher Basketball Tourney
Coulterville defeated Christopher 57 to 54 to win consolation honors on Saturday. Bluford beat Zeigler Roy Alton 75 to 60 to take third place in the consolation bracket.
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UCLA Faces Meriwether Gap With Four 6-11 Plus Players
UCLA lost 84 64 to Indiana as four of its travel squad tower over Saluki veteran Joe Meriweather. Ralph Drollinger, Rich Washington start, Brett Vroman and David Greenwood come off bench. Salukis open home season tonight at 7 35 against Chicago Circle in a 12 man squad.
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SIUC and college hoops mix with NCAA chatter
SIUC notes include Jayvee limits and UCLA Pauley Pavilion odds against San Jose State. Northern Illinois visits Kansas State while Huskies chase 20 9 season recall. Ex Saluki Meriweather faces Bulls as Rockets edge 76ers. Fence upgrade boosts Lion football gate. Coach Bob Steele recalls former swimmers turned football players.
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SIU E soccer team champ Edwardsville Illinois
SIU Edwardsville clinches Midwest II soccer title by defeating St Louis University 3 2 earning a spot in the NCAA championship against Howard University next Saturday at Edwardsville.
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Redskins End Vikings Unbeaten Run In Narrow Win
The Vikings lose 31-30 to Washington as Billy Kilmer connects on a 13 yard TD to Frank Grant with 40 seconds left. Oakland clinches its eighth division title in nine years by beating Atlanta 37-34.
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Raiders edge Falcons in overtime thriller for title push
George Blanda hit an 18 yard field goal with three seconds remaining to force overtime and then a 36 yard kick in the extra period gave Oakland a 37 32 win over Atlanta. Baltimore also won to tighten the AFC race as Lydell Mitchell and Bert Jones helped beat Kansas City 28 14.
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Cowboys tie Cards in a route to division lead
Dallas tops St. Louis 14 3 to pull even atop the NFC East with the Cardinals at 8 3. Staubach connected twice for early scores while Dallas’ defense chased and sacked Craig Morton three times. The teams meet Sunday in St. Louis to decide the division title.
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Packers subdue Bears 28-7 at Lambeau Field
In a snowy Lambeau Field contest Green Bay defeated Chicago 28-7 as John Hadl threw for 127 yards and John Brockington rushed 26 times for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Dave Pureffory recovered two fumbles to set up two Packers scores amid fierce wind and a minus 2 degree wind chill.
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Packers fall to Bears as Avellini debuts in NFL loss
Chicago beats Green Bay 27 14 in a game where Avellini in his first NFL start connects with Payton for a 40 yard gain and the Bears claim last place in the NFC Central. Packers manage only 41 yards rushing and 84 yards on their opening drive.
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