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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1972

Page

17

Dolphins stay unbeaten with 16-0 win over Colts

Miami clinches the first 14-0-0 NFL regular season without a loss, as Morrall and Warfield connect on a 14-yard TD, Yepremian kicks three field goals, and Griese returns for playoffs. Morris leaves twice with ankle issues as Unitas makes a final Colt appearance.

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Morrall leads Dolphins to 16 0 victory over Colts

Miami quarterback Earl Morrall came off the bench to lift the Dolphins to a 16 0 win over Baltimore. Morrall ran five yards for a 2 887 season total as a relieved Don Shula praised his former mentor John Unitas who received a standing ovation from Baltimore fans.

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Dolphins Rout Opponents for Record Season

The Miami Dolphins posted a dominant season with a string of wins including 30 year and league best single season marks. Opponents and scores show victories over Kansas City Houston Minnesota New York Jets San Diego Buffalo Baltimore New England St Louis Giants and New York Giants with key completions and standout performances.

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Swiss Star Roland Collombin Sets World Downhill Mark

Roland Collombin of Switzerland raced the Val Gardena Sasslach course at almost 67 mph to clock 2 minutes 5.67 seconds, breaking the world downhill record and taking the World Cup lead with 36 points. Austrian David Zwilling finished third as Karl Cordin led a trio of near the top.

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Cowboys Edge Jets in Season Finale Hype

Dallas coach Tom Landry predicts a Super Bowl VI win if the Cowboys finish strong against the New York Giants in Texas Stadium. Landry cites improved offense despite injuries and says Roger Staubach could see heavy duty as Craig Morton recovers from the flu.

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Phantom tag haunts 1972 World Series recap

In a retrospective on a famous phantom tag by Campaneris in game one of the 1972 World Series, the article notes the non call that could have altered the Reds title chances, contrasts it with legendary catches, and cites Sparky Anderson’s on air restraint and later remark to an umpire.

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