Browns clinch first playoff spot in NFL upsets week
The Cleveland Browns earned the AFC Central title with a 31 27 victory over Cincinnati as Pittsburgh fell to Houston 29 3. Miami Dallas Baltimore Kansas City and Oakland chase remaining AFC spots while Philadelphia Atlanta and others contend in the NFC. Upsets included New England beating Miami and Atlanta defeating Oakland as San Diego and Philadelphia also won.
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New England Patriots
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Houston
Baltimore
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Dallas
Washington
Minnesota
Detroit
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Atlanta
New England
Philadelphia
San Diego
Buffalo
New Orleans
New York Giants
Denver
Chicago
St. Louis
Green Bay
New York Jets
Cornhuskers Frolic as Penn State Upsets Huskers in Sun Bowl
Nebraska wraps up 12 wins in an 11-game schedule per NCAA rules, defeating Hawaii 45 3 in Honolulu. Jerry Tagge and Jerry List connect on an 80 yard TD, while Tennessee tops Penn State 31 11 on a standout 151 yard Majors return. Oklahoma routs Oklahoma State 58 14 as Sugar Bowl opponent Auburn looms. Seven bowls set for Saturday including Grantland Rice Bowl and Camellia Bowl matchups.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
NCAA
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Oklahoma
Alabama
Jerry Tagge
Jerry List
Dave Mason
Tennessee
Conrad Graham
Bobby Majors
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Nittany Lions
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Ron Page
Stillwater
Okla
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Ukiah Novices Dominate Vallejo Wrestling Meet
Ukiah juniors and novices shined at the 1971 NBL Novice Wrestling Championships in Vallejo. George West won the 235 pound class with a 3-1 decision, his third victory, while Danny Burton captured the 138 pound title. Ukiah finished fifth overall with multiple top placers including Randy Spagnola and Joe Kaye, plus strong showings from Mike Lewis and Dave Sperry amid a largely novice Ukiah squad.
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Ukiahi
George West
Mike Lewis
Vallejo
West
Ukiah
Danny Burton
Randy Spagnola
Joe Kaye
Dave Sperry
Lewis
Jerry Aikman
Gary Weinkauf
Bob Kemmerle
John Burton
Barry McKeehan
Greg Narvaez
Steve Beaman
Mike Briggs
Dan Jurado
Kelly Luiz
Randy Welch
Darwin Dick
Jim Brown
Emmett Lynn
Jan Musial
Robin Rivera
Doug Harpe
Jim Lane
Brad
Maryland Terps Start Quest for No 1 With Midnight Practice
Maryland basketball fans witnessed a bold start as Lefty Driesell’s sophomores opened the season with a midnight workout at Byrd Stadium in College Park. Freshman Tom McMillen erupted for 35 points as the Terps rolled past George Washington 117 96 and Brown 100 83, aiming to unseat UCLA atop the national rankings. Other top teams posted wins as college hoops rolled on.
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George Washington University
Brown
Drisell
El Camino and Santa Rosa to clash in JC grid final
Top-ranked El Camino 10-1 meets Santa Rosa 10-1 Saturday at Memorial Stadium Bakersfield for the junior college large division California football title. Santa Rosa surged for 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat San Joaquin Delta 39-15, clinching the Northern California crown. Reedley beat Hartnell 20-10 in the small division final at Fresno with Ray Scott scoring twice in the second half.
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Memorial Stadium
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Fresno
Ray Scott
Pace Reedley
Hartnell
Lakers eye 18th straight as 17th win seals depth
The Los Angeles Lakers stretched their winning streak to 17 with a 123-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 27 rebounds and 17 points, while Jerry West and Happy Hairston led with 40 points combined. If LA defeats Houston, Golden State, and Phoenix in December, they could tie the NBA record of 18 straight and threaten the new mark on December 12 against Atlanta.
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Stanford
Randy Vataha
New England
Miami
Patriot
Bob Griese
Dolphins
Larry Carwell
Griese
Viking
Minnesota
Vikings
San Diego
John Hadl
Mike Garrett
Dennis Partee
Pete Barnes
Tom Hayes
Atlanta
Oakland
Hayes
Marv Hubbard
Art Malone
Bob Berry
Pete Liske
Kent Kramer
Philadelphia
Detroit
Lions
Liske-Kramer
Greg Landry
Tom Dempsey
Houston
Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh
Leo Brooks
John Charles
Larry Brown
Curt Knight
Washington
Giants
Willie Ellison
Travis Williams
Roman Gabriel
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Norm Bulaich
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jim Turner
Mac Percival
Denver
Chicago
Tim Webster
Green Bay
St. Louis
United Press International
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New York Knickerbockers
Milwaukee Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers
Seattle
Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers
Jerry West
Happy Hairston
Hairston
Gregor
Gary Gregor
Portland
Golden State
Phoenix
Ukiah cagers beat Palo Alto in opening weekend games
Ukiahi's Varsity and Jayvee teams faced their toughest test so far at Palo Alto. The Jayvees rallied from behind to win 44-42 as Kelvin Chapman led with 19 points. The Varsity controlled most of the game, 68-60, with Doug Vilotti and Bob Jensen posting strong scoring and rebounding.
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Palo Alto
Bill Brunemeyer
Jayvees
Fred Sten
Vikings
Piner
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Viking
Leo Cook
Wildcats
Doug Vilotti
Bob Jensen
Rich Jones
Rick Marsh
Ukiah
Mt. View Area
Brunemeyer
Jayvee Wildcats
Tommy Walker
Kelvin Chapman
Bill Tully
Charles Meyers
Joel Hendrix
Steve Watson
Aaron Adams
Tom Walker
Brian Flynn
Piner of
Chessall Gymnasium
Nicklaus unhappy as Yancey takes Disney Open lead
Bert Yancey shot 70 to seize sole second at 206 10-under as Jack Nicklaus, unhappy with his wedge play, carded 70 to reach 205 11-under. Deane Beman 66 Lanny Wadkins 69 tied for third at 207, Palmer 70 at 208 with Graham Beard and Nevil. All three stars skip Bahamas National Open. Trevino’s $229,552 season earnings stand.
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Fla
UPI
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Nicklaus
Yancey
Disney
Magnolia
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Deane Beman
Lanny Wadkins
Trevino
Lou Graham
Frank Beard
Dwight Nevil
Palmer
Freeport
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Pat Riley
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