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I1IIMercury MorrisGets1000 YardsMIAMI (AP) - Miami Dolphin runningback Mercury Morris has received an unexpected Christmas present from National Football league Commissioner Alvin “Pete” Rozelle—the nineMorris had ended the regular season with 991 yards gained rushing. The extra nine yards puts him at the 1,000 mark. Csonka has 1,117.yards he needed to get into the l,000*yard club.“First I didn’t believe Shula Ithought he was goofing on me,” Morris said after Miami CoachIn the disputed play, Morrall attempted to pass to Morris, but the ball was tipped by Buffalo defensive lineman DaveDon Shula told Morris Thursday he had joined teammate I^arrvWashington and tackle Don Croft recovered the ball. The officialsruled the play a backward passonnn in/iA
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Hillsdale Daily News

Hillsdale, Michigan, US

Fri, Dec 22, 1972

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