Namath shines but Jets fall 24 16 to Raiders
Joe Namath threw for 403 yards and a 24 16 loss that crushed New York’s playoff hopes. Oakland’s Dan Lamonica led with 202 yards passing as defense stifled the Jets, while Fred Biletnikoff and Ray Chester connected for big scores. Maynard and Hubbard produced notable numbers for New York and Oakland respectively as the game aired nationally.
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Bench passes surgery plans for Johnny Bench
Johnny Bench underwent lung surgery in Cincinnati to remove a benign lesion. Dad Ted Bench reported the operation went well and Johnny should be ready for the 1973 season opener after seven to ten days in hospital and about eight weeks to full recovery.
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UCLA Bruins Lead College Basketball Poll Unanimously
The unbeaten UCLA Bruins remain No 1 in the AP poll with Florida State Maryland and Marquette as top challengers. Minnesota NC State and Towson State follow, while Southwestern Louisiana and Oral Roberts rise in the rankings.
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Raiders and rivals clash as Hull nets 27th of season
Highlights include Hull's second period goal giving the Raiders a trim over Chicago. Coach Marcel Pronovost admits the Blackhawks were off, saying they simply showed up. Pinckneyville claims A team title with Du Quoin taking B. Du Quoin topples Pinckneyville in a three game title match. Sparta finishes second in the girls volleyball tourney. UCLA coach John Wooden slated for release from hospital after GI upset. Bowling notes count 5,898 teams in the 1972 WIBC nationals in Kansas City.
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Carlton Tops N L Pitchers In Eight Categories
Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies led the National League in eight pitching categories despite the team finishing 59-? He went 27-10 with a 1.98 ERA, starting 41 games, completing 30, pitching 346 innings, facing 1351 batters, allowing 257 hits, and fanning 310. Don Sutton had a 2.08 ERA and nine shutouts for the Dodgers, with 207 strikeouts. Tom Seaver, Ferguson Jenkins, and Bob Gibson also figure prominently in wins, strikeouts, and other metrics. Major marks included Clay Carroll’s 87 saves, and three no hitters by Burt Hooton, Milt Pappas, and Bill Stoneman. Dodgers led team ERA at 2.78, Cubs next at 2.81. Braves worst at 4.27 ERA.
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