Trick Play Helps Raiders Reach Playoffs in NFL Finish
The Oakland Raiders clinched a playoff berth with a 21 17 win over Denver after a risky fake punt call by Denver’s coach spurred by John Ralston’s Stanford Rose Bowl strategy. Buffalo’s O J Simpson became the first back to reach 2000 rushing yards in a season, finishing with 200 yards in a 34 14 win over the Jets.
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Seattle Suns Use Wrong Defense On Charlie Scott
Charlie Scott scored 38 points led the Phoenix Suns to a 113 109 win over Seattle as he erupted for 23 in the first quarter. Don Watts provided defense that Russell called gambling and the Suns prevented Seattle from stopping Scott’s streak.
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Nets rout Stars as Kenon Williamson lead balanced attack
In Uniondale New York the New York Nets crushed the Utah Stars 120 to 109 to halt Utahs five game win streak. Larry Kenon and John Williamson scored 23 each aided by Bill Paultz 26 while Jimmy Jones led Utah with 30. In other ABA games Spurs beat Tams 85 80 and Colonels edged Qs 106 101.
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Hank Aaron Wins Boston Judge Emil Fuchs Award
Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves received the Boston Baseball Writers’ annual Judge Emil Fuchs Award for meritorious service. He will be honored at the writers’ 35th annual dinner on January 24.
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Midwest Erickson Hair Consultant to Offer Free Talk
Chicago journalist reports Midwest Erickson Hair Consultants will hold a free hair loss consultation on Tuesday December 18 at the Holiday Inn Terre Haute Indiana from 1 to 8 30 PM. H M Life will present guidance and a written pro rated guarantee while stressing male pattern baldness as a primary cause and urging action before roots die.
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OJ Simpson Sets 2000 Yard Milestone in Snowy Bills Win
OJ Simpson barrels for 200 yards on 34 carries as Buffalo races past the Jets 34 14 at Shea Stadium. He becomes the first pro to 200 yards three times in a season and breaks Jim Brown’s 1 863 yard mark to reach 2 003 for the year. After the game he ensures the Bills’ first unit joins him before attending to media duties.
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