Raiders Clinch Playoff Spot With 24-16 Win Over Jets
Oakland defeats New York 24-16 to clinch AFC West and secure a playoff matchup versus Pittsburgh or Cleveland. Namath passes for 403 yards, Maynard 1 touchdown. Lamonica adds two TDs. Jets drop to 7-6, season still alive for wild card with key Sunday game looming.
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Warriors Find Narrow Win After Poor Road Trip
The Golden State Warriors, after three rough quarters on the road, trailed Cleveland by 15 entering the final period but pulled out a 103-100 victory. A team meeting over the weekend, urged by coach Al Attles, followed by comments from Rick Barry and Jeff Mullins about ball handling, marked a turning point as they prepared for games in Detroit and Buffalo.
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Ewbank furious at Tunney after Raiders win
Joe Namath threw for 443 yards and Don Maynard set the all time receptions mark, but the Jets lost 24 16 in Oakland. Weeb Ewbank blasted referee Jim Tunney over a pivotal fumble call as Daryle Lamonica led the Raiders to nine wins.
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Tar Heels Hold Off Wild Kentucky Rally in Louisville
North Carolina, ranked sixth, survived a late surge from Kentucky to win 78-70 before 17,500 at Freedom Hall. George Karl scored 22 for UNC as Bobby Jones iced the victory with late baskets after Kentucky’s Ronnie Lyons sparked a comeback.
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Whittier QB Estabrook Named NAIA District H1 Player
Whit tier College quarterback Wayne Estabrook, a senior, was named the first Player of the Year for NAIA District H1. He connected for 23 touchdowns as Whittier led to the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title and NAIA District IIH title.
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Morrall praises Warfield as Dolphins top receiver in win
Earl Morrall, veteran quarterback, lauds Paul Warfield after Miami’s 23-13 victory over the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. Warfield, in rainy conditions, posted four receptions for 132 yards including a TD, while Morrall notes Warfield’s elite blocking and reliable hands.
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Ukiah Wildcats Host Seven Invitational Cager Squads
Ukiah seeks a strong start as it hosts the Holiday Invitational at Chessall Gym with four Thursday games. The Wildcats, riding confident momentum from Healdsburg and wins over Oakland Tech and Hope BC, face Alhambra Panthers and a slate of opponents, with season tickets at $3 for 12 games.
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Wildcats Aim for Ukiah Tourney Title After Christmas Work
Coach Glenn Erickson lauds self discipline and team unity. Players Doug Vilotti Kelvin Chapman Bob Vilotti Bob Jensen Rich Jones Leo Cook Steve Watson Mike Barker Jeff Bulger Aaron Adams Doug Dick and others push to go all the way in Ukiah’s tournament then sharpen for the NBL season starting after Christmas and January play.
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Ali to Meet Bugner in 12 Round Las Vegas Fight
Muhammad Ali will earn 275000 dollars plus 10000 for training expenses to face European champion Joe Bugner in a 12 round bout at Caesars Palace Las Vegas on February 14. Ali predicted a seventh round stoppage and touted his nine straight wins since losing to Joe Frazier. Bugner, 22, boasts a 43 4 record and 28 knockouts, replying that Ali looks old at 30 and vowing to prove himself the prettier fighter.
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