Vikings dominance roils NFL division talks ahead of big games
Still unsettled after a year in merger debates the NFL divisions pit the Minnesota Vikings against the Cleveland Browns in a northern outpost showdown while the Raiders visit the Chiefs for the AFL title. The double header shapes the Super Bowl lineup with TV viewers invited to watch both games from home.
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Four QBs Vie as Playmaker Shapes in NFL Stretch Drive
The piece profiles four quarterbacks Len Dawson Bob Kaycee Daryle Lamonica and Bill Nelson amid a late season stretch. It notes Kapps toughness and Lamonica s dual threat, Nelson s mobility limits and Dawsons injury hampering Chiefs running attack. The column anticipates a possible upset and highlights strategic pass plays and pressure from Chicago Rams and Vikings in recent games.
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Cunningham Closes Gap On West In Scoring Race
NBA statistics show Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers leading in scoring while Billy Cunningham of the Philadelphia 76ers narrows the gap and makes a strong bid to overtake him as the season progresses.
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Lions adopt season ticket plan with exhibition games
The Detroit Lions announced they will include pre season exhibition games with Kansas City and Philadelphia in season ticket packages without raising overall per game prices. GM Russ Thomas said the move is for economic and scheduling reasons to keep pace with rising operating costs, noting most NFL teams are using this approach.
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Vols pick grid coach Battle to succeed Dickey at Tennessee
Bill Battle, 28, longtime Tennessee assistant since 1966, signs a four year contract to replace Doug Dickey asVolunteers head coach. He devised the Vols computerized scouting system and will inherit a 9 1 record SEC title team entering a rebuilding defense. Dickey leaves for Florida after resigning last Wednesday.
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Goal line stand preserves South victory in Lions Bowl
In Tampa Florida South edges North 24 23 after a late goal line stand. Auburn receiver Eddie Ray and Texas A M’s Larry Stegent score as Dennis Shaw and Jerry Hendren of Idaho connect on big plays for the North. Bob Anderson of Colorado adds a North TD.
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Alworth and Jurgensen honored by football clubs
San Diego receiver Lance Alworth was named AFL outstanding player by the Washington Touchdown Club and Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen was named NFL Player of the Year. Both had prior club honors and will receive awards at the January 10 banquet. The North beat the South 41 28 in the midseason clash after four interceptions and a fumble recovery paced the North. Defensive lineman Bill Brundidge and other players earned specialty honors. Duffy Daugherty commented on disputed end zone calls, noting a potential touchdown reversal.
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Ohio dominates Kent State to open MAC play 78 52
Ohio University ranked fifth by UPI crushed Kent State 78 52 in its Mid America Conference opener. Craig Love led OU with 20 points as the Bobcats pulled away after a 24 21 first half, building a 50 35 advantage by the second half. Too Lago dich top-scored for Kent State with 14.
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Schembechler Doing Well After Rose Bowl Absence
Michigan coach Glenn E. Schembechler, who missed the Rose Bowl with a heart ailment, is described as doing very well at St. Luke Hospital. Dr. J H Weinstein said he had an excellent night in the coronary care unit and would stay there about 48 more hours after an ECG showed expected changes.
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Spartans edge Hoosiers on buzzer rebound win
Michigan State escaped Indiana 85 84 in Bloomington in the Big Ten opener as Ron Gutkowski secured the final rebound and put in the shot at the buzzer. Ralph Simpson led MSU with 34 points while Joe Cooke had 26 for Indiana.
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