Namath shines as Jets topple Raiders for title game bid
Joe Namath delivered a flawless 19 of 19 for 266 yards and three touchdown passes as the Jets defeated the defending champions to earn a spot in the Orange Bowl inter-league final in Miami. Namath boosted Broadway Joe’s legend with three scoring strikes and leadership cited by Ewbank who earned the game ball.
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Jets Win Thriller as Namath Shines in Eastern Showdown
In a high scoring clash, Joe Namath led the Jets past the Raiders 23 20. Jim Turner kicked 33 and 26 yard field goals while Daryle LaMonica was limited by a suffocating defense. Maynard and Atkinson made key plays as Oakland faltered in the final minutes.
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George Blanda
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Jets Fail To Short-Circuit Colts In Cleveland Showdown
In frigid Cleveland the Baltimore Colts crushed the Browns 34 to 0 in the NFL title clash. Tom Matte led the attack with three second half touchdowns and 88 rushing yards as Bubba Smith and the defense limited Cleveland. Matte and Hill paced the ground game while Leroy Kelly struggled for 28 yards.
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West tops East in Shrine Bowl at Candlestick Park
Ronnie Johnson led the West with 14 of 22 passes for 174 yards and a rushing score to beat the East 18 to 7 before 47,294 fans. Gene Washington caught a 2 yard TD pass, while Ed Rodolak scored the East stalking one yard TD. Defensive stars included Ron Pritchard and Ed White with key stops.
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Troy Buckeyes End Contact Work Before Rose Bowl
USC and Ohio State reduced contact drills with two days until the Rose Bowl. Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes gave top players Sunday off and planned eight workouts remaining. Injuries at USC forced position changes including Al Cowlings and Mike Berry amid shifts by McKay.
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Bowl season nears climax with key matchups and team notes
Alabama under Paul Bryant suffered a 35-10 defeat to Missouri in the Gator Bowl led by Terry McMillan three touchdowns. Auburn crushed Arizona 34-10 in the Sun Bowl as Loran Carter threw two TDs. The Blue-Gray game saw the South top the North 28-7. O J Simpson ends USC era in Pasadena as OSU seeks title. Georgia faces Arkansas in Sugar Bowl. Penn State Cool rivals Kansas in Orange Bowl. Texas leadership threads Cotton Bowl as Hixson leads SMU in New Year Eve clash.
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Cardinal Newman Reigns at Ukiah Holiday Invitational
Cardinal Newman wins the Ukiah Holiday Invitational with a 65-48 final over Healdsburg Greyhounds to claim the championship. All-Tourney selections include Lumpkins Donovan Bonfigli and others as Newman dominates foes and Ukiah sweeps top honors with Jacoby Viau and Williamson in sharp form.
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Pomolita Gym Schedules Open Tuesdays and Thursdays
Pomolita Gym will be open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 30 to 5 00 for Ukiah and Pomo area alumni and high school students on vacation. Dave Strong recreation parks director announces. All participants must wear gym shoes. Red Wright will supervise the Tuesday and Thursday holiday recreation basketball and volleyball play.
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Oklahoma Ranked with Steve Vores in Bluebonnet Game
Oklahoma and tailback Steve Vores feature in the Bluebonnet game at the Houston Astro Dome. The snippet notes the ranking and key player involved in the event.
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St Johns to face UCLA in Holiday Festival final
St Johns meets UCLA in the Holiday Festival final after a 72 to 70 upset of North Carolina. Lew Alcindor starring for UCLA is expected to overpower St Johns man to man defense as they chase a 25th straight win.
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