Packers great Forrest Gregg backs Browns despite 0-9 start
Cleveland dropped to 0-9 after a 38-17 loss to Oakland as Ken Stabler threw for 220 yards and four touchdowns. Fred Biletnikoff and Cliff Branch starred for the Raiders while Greg Pruitt led the Browns with 103 rushing yards. Oakland extended its AFC West lead to three games with a 4th straight win.
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Vikings extend win streak with 20 7 win over Saints
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 20 to 7 to stretch their NFL winning streak to nine games. Fran Tarkenton threw three TD passes as Minnesota overcame six fumbles and two interceptions. St Louis also won, edging Washington 20 17 in overtime after a disputed tying TD was allowed.
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Schembechler Mission Rose Bowl Bid Faces Orange Bowl Fate
At Ann Arbor Michigan coach Bo Schembechler favors the Rose Bowl over an Orange Bowl invite. Big Ten commissioner Wayne Duke will send the second-place team to the Orange Bowl, boosting tension as Michigan must beat Ohio State to secure a Rose Bowl berth. Ohio State stands undefeated and No. 1, while Michigan is No. 4 with two ties.
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Hayes Declines Michigan Talk Ahead of Ohio State Showdown
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes stays tight lipped on Michigan as the Buckeyes aim to clinch the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth after a 38-4 win over Minnesota. Archie Griffin earns ovations in his home finale as Clinton Johnson sets a Big Ten rushing TD record.
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Bowl roundup and related stories on the game page
Page 18 compiles the bowl roundup with related game coverage. It highlights key matchups, scores, and notable performances from multiple teams, offering context and cross references to the main game features and columnists.
Archie Griffin joins Heisman elite with twice potential
The column compares Archie Griffin with Heisman winners Blanchard Walker Janowicz and Staubach, noting Griffin could become the first to win twice. It highlights his 10 straight wins, 31 straight 100 yard games, and 5,000 rushing yards, while contrasting rivals Bell and Muncie for voting and pro regard. It also recalls Gerald Ford’s paid offer from the Lions.
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Elyria Hall of Fame Meets Wednesday
The Elyria Sports Hall of Fame will hold its next meeting at 7 pm Wednesday in the Chronicle Telegram recreation room.
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