Vikings fall to Washington 31 30 as perfect season ends
Washington upset Minnesota 31 30 on Billy Kilmer s third TD pass with 40 seconds left. Oakland clinched the AFC West with a 37 34 win over Atlanta aided by George Blanda s 18 yard FG and a game winning field goal in overtime. Baltimore s upset of Kansas City aided the Colts and Bills in their divisions while Pittsburgh Cincinnati Dallas Cleveland Philadelphia Green Bay and Denver all won in Sunday action.
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Sugar Bowl selection ethics and Bear Bryant controv
Melvin Durslag mocks Bear Bryant for choosing Alabama's Sugar Bowl opponent Penn State and hints at a broader trend of coaches dictating matchups and referees. The piece lampoons sports politics, notes the Liberty Bowl’s growth, and quips about Bryant potentially chairing future selection decisions.
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Steelers were kind to Jets in a 20-7 win
NEW YORK AP The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the New York Jets and won 20-7. Mel Blount credited a stronger defense with two interceptions by Joe Namath setting a league high. Terry Bradshaw connected on a 44 yard touchdown to Franco Harris in the second quarter.
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Raiders Triumph Over Falcons as Blanda Leads Comeback
Raiders 327, Falcons 34 in a wild game. Blanda, Oakland's 48 year old kicker, again delivered for the win with a late field goal. Ken Stabler praised the rally as he threw four TD passes, creating an exciting but grueling showdown.
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Browns and Cowboys Deliver Key NFL Performances
Lydell Mitchell 70 yard touchdown and Jackie Wallace 42 yard interception highlight a Browns offense that helped beat Kansas City as Len Dawson connected for Chiefs touchdowns. Dallas clinches first in NFC East after Staubach throws deep to Fugett and Richards. Reaves shines for the Oilers with 3 of 23 passes but Houston falls. Philadelphia beats San Francisco 28 19 with Boryla touchdowns and Young connection, while Chicago suffers Packers 28 Bears 7.
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Crusaders set shooting mark in hard fought win
Cleveland Crusaders rallied from 9-8 down to beat the Toros in a 63-shot contest. Harry Ward scored five goals, tying a WHA record, as Toronto’s goaltenders Shaw and Vien faced heavy pressure. Vaclav Nedomansky and John A. Stewart contributed key goals in a late rally.
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Toronto and Cleveland exchanged goals with multiple scorers and penalties. Key players included Nedomansky Featherstone and Ward for Cleveland, with Henderson and Dorey among Toronto’s contributors. Goaltending shifted between Shaw Vien Cheevers Whalen as the game progressed. Soreener resignation noted for Washington State after.
Bengals back up QB shines in key win
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback John Reaves, starting for the injured Ken Anderson, led a 23-19 victory over the Houston Oilers in a rainy game. Reaves, just 25, drove a 16-point second quarter as he connected on two TD passes to Chip Myers and sealed the win with a 32-yard run after a fourth-quarter fumble recovery.
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Phipps Engineers Winning March in Muddy Showdown
Phipps threw for 162 yards on 17 of 29 as Cleveland beat New Orleans 22 16 in a muddy late season clash. He connected on seven receptions for 83 yards including a 22 yard TD catch as Rucker and Holden drew focus from Saints coverage. Pruitt ran for 87 yards on 19 carries and Phipps cited the slick track helping receivers find routes. Manning battled a sore shoulder and the Saints fell short despite adjustments from Hefferle.
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Browns Rally To Edge Struggling Opponents 16 3 Win
Browns execute long drive after a low snap keeps score at 16 3. Phipps leads 59 yards in nine plays culminating with a 22 yard TD pass to Reggie Rucker early in the fourth. Pruitt adds eight yard TD run late, giving Cleveland 99 rushing yards as Rucker and Schmidt clash in one on one matchup.
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