Playoff Week Ends With Cold Battles Across League
NFL second season opens with four playoff games featuring John Brodie and Mike Phipps as first era quarterbacks. Dallas, Miami, Green Bay, Washington, Cleveland and Pittsburgh eye upsets as blackout limits viewership in four cities. Key players include Bob Lilly’s injury status for Dallas and Larry Brown’s return for Washington. Miami’s 14 0 mark looms, while Green Bay seeks to extend a playoff streak dating to 1960. The action spans Saturday and Sunday Christmas weekend with title games to follow.
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Lilly Plays in Playoff Bid But Back Injured
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Bob Lilly seeks to play in Saturdays playoff showdown with the San Francisco 49ers despite being in traction for a back injury at Baylor Hospital. Coach Tom Landry says recovery is uncertain but Lilly aims to play. if not, Bill Gregory would start with Calvin Hill and Mel Renfro among backups as Dallas travels to San Francisco for the first playoff game en route to the Super Bowl.
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San Francisco 49Ers
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Baylor
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Wisconsin
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Mel Renfro
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Shrine Classic drills begin with key absences noted
East and West opened their Shrine Classic drills at Foothill College and Stanford with missing stars Otis Armstrong and Ratdy Logan at the East camp and coach Bill Yeomans sidelined by illness at the West. Carmen Cozza said the East will use a familiar offense while Yeomans’ virus sidelines him for the practice.
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Chicago
Walton brothers bring humor to UCLA sports scene
UCLA stars Bill Walton and Bruce Walton are spotlighted as a famed sibling duo. Bill, a 7-foot All America center, is eyed by the ABA as a potential hardship draft pick. Bruce, a 260-pound All-Coast tackle, jokes about pro football helping their welfare situation. The piece also notes Vern Mikkelsen’s record for fouling out.
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Brodie to Start for 49ers in Playoff With Cowboys
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan names John Brodie, 37, to start over Steve Spurrier, 27, citing 16 years of NFL experience. Spurrier reacts with tempered disappointment as Brodie plans to direct most plays from the bench amid a soggy Candlestick Park forecast.
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Defenses could be key to who gets the Roses
USC coach John McKay and Ohio State coach Woody Hayes say their teams boast the best defenses in college football as they prepare for the Rose Bowl on January 1. McKay notes similarities with Ohio State and warns that strong play by OSU could deny USC an edge.
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Four 49ers named to All-Pro team in 1972 selections
San Francisco 49ers lead with four players named to the All-Pro first team by the Professional Football Writers of America. Forrest Blue Gene Washington Dave Wilcox and Jim Johnson represent the 49ers, while others include Dick Anderson Larry Little Chester Markey and more on offense and defense selections.
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Rodgers Seeks Pro Chance After Heisman Win
Johnny Rodgers, the Heisman Trophy winner from Nebraska, says he is ready to play pro football for any team. He emphasizes he wants the opportunity and is open to any organization, despite concerns about his 5-9, 170-pound frame and how it may affect first round draft status.
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Ex Olympic goalie shines as Saints close gap
United Press International reports ex Olympic goalie Jack McCartan blanked Winnipeg 3-0 as the Minnesota Fighting Saints narrow the WHA Western Division gap to four, aided by goals from Mel Pearson Wayne Connelly and Pearson again. Other WHA results: Cleveland 6 New York 2, Alberta 5 New England 4, Ottawa 4 Los Angeles 4.
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Ove Alberta
New England
Alton White
Earl Heiskala
Dolphins Browns Playoff Hunches From Milton Richman
Milton Richman offers bold playoff predictions citing Miami’s 14 win season and two 1,000 yard rushers, the Browns Leroy Kelly and Mike Phipps, and doubts about Bob Lilly. He favors Dallas over San Francisco and Washington over Green Bay, noting Steelers’ first division title game run and Raiders’ passing must be stifled.
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Cleveland Browns
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Pete Rozelle
Dolphins
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Jim Kuick
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Don Shula
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Washington
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Raiders Aim to Run Against Steelers in Playoff Clash
Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica says the Raiders will focus on the ground game to counter Pittsburgh. Oakland trails with a 34-28 loss earlier this season as the Steelers pressure the quarterback with a strong front four and prompt aggressive run defenses.
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