Playoff hopes ride on Chiefs vs 49ers showdown tonight
Veteran QBs John Brodie and Len Dawson square off as the 7-4-0 49ers host the 7-4-1 Chiefs in a key week with playoff implications. Brodie seeks a win to stay ahead of Los Angeles, while Dawson aims to move Kansas City above Oakland in the AFC West.
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Browns clinch AFC Central title as Ellison sets NFL mark
Associated Press report notes Willie Ellison of the Rams races 80 yards for a touchdown and rushes 247 yards, breaking single game NFL records amid a 45 28 win over New Orleans. Other results include San Diego over Minnesota 30 14 and New England beating Miami 34 13 as league playoff stakes loom.
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Packers tie Cards as rookie Webster nails last‑second field goal
Tim Webster, 22, kicked a 27 yard field goal as time expired to tie the St. Louis Cardinals 16 16 in Busch Stadium. Earlier he missed another from 42, with Donny Anderson and Carroll Dale helping Green Bay rally behind Scott Hunter's late drive.
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Bears fall out of race in defensive slog
Denver coach Jerry Smith credited his team’s defense after the Broncos beat the Chicago Bears 6-3. The game featured numerous mistakes, turnovers, and penalties, but Denver secured a second straight win in three tries and kept its late-season hopes alive.
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Salukis face Fullerton guard matchup after strong start
Small guards Greg Starrick and John Garrett boosted SIU to a 54 point Saturday showing against Milwaukee and eye a repeat versus Cal State Fullerton. The Salukis rely on speed while Fullerton counters with 5-8 Art Jones and 6-1 Orie McLemore starting guards as SIU battles injuries and lineup changes in a tight guard matchup.
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SIU Saluki Students May Ride With Team On Road Trips
SIU announces a drawing at tonight's California State Fullerton game for two names per trip to cover three SIU road events. Eligible students must take 12 hours, have ID, and attend the Cal State Fullerton game. travel expenses covered by the athletic department.
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N F L Official Bill O'Brien Shoots From SIU To National Humor
Carbondale’s Bill O'Brien, SIU recreation chief and NFL official, travels weekly for football duties. He recalls moments from Houston Astro Dome exits and a Philadelphia Eagles game where a jeep mounted eagle nearly decapitated him. His speaking tours benefit causes like the Easter Seal Society, adding $400 this fall.
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Allison adds Texas win as Texas 500 delayed by rain
Bobby Allison the No 2 money winner in stock car racing claimed a 200 mile win at Texas World Speedway earning 3200 dollars while Juan Izquierdo challenged from Mexico City. The Texas 500 for current model sedans was postponed to next Saturday due to rain and snow with 46 starters granted extra warmup time.
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Nebraska routs Hawaii 45-3 to loom Orange Bowl clash
Nebraska's 45-3 win over Hawaii heightens anticipation of a No. 1 vs No. 2 Orange Bowl with Alabama as a possible partner. Michigan faces Stanford in the Rose Bowl while Oklahoma, ranked third after a 58-14 win, keeps pressure on for the national title. Jerry Tagge led the Cornhuskers with multiple scoring plays including an 80 yard pass.
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Herrin Tigers Take First Victory In Second Season
Herrin High School wrestling posted a 48 to 12 win over Mt. Carmel in their second season’s first meet. Results list multiple pins and decisions across weight classes with Greg Palmer and others securing falls. The Tigers host Harrisburg at 6 30 p m Thursday in a home match.
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