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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
13
Milson Richman reports that defensive units now steal headlines as pivotal forces in the NFL. Baltimore’s stifling defense throttled Minnesota and Cleveland’s D powered a 31 30 upset over Dallas, setting up a looming showdown for the championship.
Baltimore Colts rout the Minnesota Vikings 24 14 to clinch the Western Conference and set up a NFL title game with the Cleveland Browns. Mike Curtis and Bubba Smith anchored a punishing defense as Earl Morrall managed the offense. Curtis 60 yard fumble return sealed the lead as Mackey's 49 yard catch set up the score.
Cleveland and Baltimore set the stage for the NFL title after the Browns beat Dallas 31-20 and Minnesota 24-14 to win the Western Conference playoff. Collier and Shula prepare with key players, including Nelson, Kelly, Lindsey, and Morrall, as 80,000 fans pack Municipal Stadium for the Dec. 29 showdown.
Elyria bowling report centers on Jack Ward who bowled 11 straight strikes and a 287 game in the Jolly 2 League at Evans Lanes, finishing the weekend with a 9 634 series to top men bowlers. Ward near 300, ranks among ERA history with few 298 or better, works at Bendix Westinghouse, lives 822 Sycamore St. Bud Ruggles added a 223 for a 611 series, while other league scores include Vegas Burgess 608 in the Stone's Happy Couples Club and Bourgesa 221 in another.
Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica threw five touchdowns including three to Fred Biletnikoff as the Raiders crushed Kansas City 41-6 in the AFL West playoff. Chip Oliver and the defense pressured the Chiefs, who were shut out after two first-half field goals.
Ohio State and Southern Cal conduct closed workouts in Los Angeles with crisp 40s weather. OSU used two practices at East Los Angeles College while USC fielded a 42-man squad and feasted on beef between sessions. Bruce Jankowski bruised heel noted for OSU as Elyria JV basketball fell 53-35 to Sandusky.
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