Forty Niners win clinches NFC West in drama filled finale
John Brodie threw three TD passes and ran for the decisive score as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Detroit Lions 31-27 to claim the National Conference Western Division title. Jim Plunkett and Randy Vataha led the New England Patriots to a 21-17 upset of the Baltimore Colts as the NFL playoff picture began to take shape with Miami earning the AFC East title.
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Standings Final NFL Standings By United Press International
The American Conference East teams lead the standings with San Franciso atop the division standings after final results. Dallas posted a 31 to 12 win over St Louis in the only Saturday game. Sunday scores featured Atlanta and New Orleans tied at 20, and other results across the league. Playoff pairings include Dallas at Minnesota and Baltimore at Cleveland with Washington at San Francisco on Sunday.
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49ers Offer Playoff Tickets To Season Holders
San Francisco 49ers announce first crack at next Sunday's playoff tickets for season ticket holders. Seats match regular season. must buy at Cow Palace Monday or Tuesday 8 am to 9 pm. Mail sales not allowed owing to holiday crash. others may order via Western Union to 1255 Post St. Tickets cost 10 dollars. No public sale.
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Jayvees Win Two At Montgomery Jayvee Jamboree
Ukiah’s Jayvee basketball team claimed two wins at the Montgomery Jayvee Jamboree on Saturday defeating Hogan 58-50 and Cardinal Newman 50-44. Kelvin Chapman scored 21 and 20 in the two games, with Aaron Adams and Joel Hendrix showcasing assists and boards as Ukiah mounted a fourth period press to erase Newman’s 6-0 run.
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Ukiah Holiday Invitational All Tourney Team Picked
Petaluma tops Placer 88 76 to win the championship as San Juan takes third by beating Ukiah 90 77. Ukiah’s Doug Vilotti ties for second in scoring with 70 points. San Juan’s trio Johnson Anderson and Bristow pace a disciplined show.
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Liberty Bowl Preview: Arkansas vs Tennessee in a Cotton Bowl proxy
UPI notes tonight's Liberty Bowl features Arkansas and Tennessee, a clash seen as Cotton Bowl proxy after both routed opponents to earn major bowls. Arkansas beat Texas 31-7, Tennessee crushed Penn State 31-11, with key players Curt Watson and Joe Ferguson set to battle. LSU routed Iowa State 33-15 in the Sun Bowl, Bert Jones tossing three second-half TDs and earning MVP honors for the Tigers.
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Bobby Jones dies after long illness at 69
Golf legend Bobby Jones, who won the US and British Opens in 1930 and retired to practice law, died at his Atlanta home after years with syringomyelia and an aneurysm. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic faith days before his death, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John D. Stapleton presiding at private graveside services at Oakland Cemetery.
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Pomolita Gym Opens For Cage Play This Week
Pomolita Gymnasium will open from 1 to 4 30 p m tomorrow Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday for high school and visiting college students to enjoy fun basketball workouts Recreation supervisor Larry Kauffman will oversee the three afternoons Only players with tennis shoes may participate No street shoes on the courts The gym will be closed in the second holiday week for court conditioning Information is available from the Recreation Office 462 6152
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Irish cage team hits a new low
Notre Dame suffered its worst defeat, 94-29 to Indiana, as the 10th-ranked Hoosiers held the Irish to 13 points in the first half. John Ritter posted a career-high 31 for Indiana, while Notre Dame eyes an upcoming game against UCLA seeking revenge for last season.
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Lakers Extend Win Streak With 154 132 Victory Over Sixers
Wilt Chamberlain led Los Angeles with 32 points and 34 rebounds as the Lakers rolled to a 154 132 win over Philadelphia. Goodrich 31 and West 24 fueled the attack while Chamberlain dominated the boards and defense. Milwaukee beat Baltimore 111 96 and Kareem scored 34 for the Bucks as the league hot streaks continued.
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