Redskin Larry Brown tops 1000 yards in win over Eagles
Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown, limited by a leg issue, ran for 12 yards on his first carry to reach 1000 rushing yards for the season. The 1,081-yard total put him atop the NFL rushing leaders as fans hailed the feat despite a losing team record.
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Colts Clinch AFC East Title With 20 14 Win Over Bills
Baltimore clinched the American Conference East as Don McCafferty praised the squad after a 20 14 victory in Buffalo. Unitas threw for 226 yards, Roy Jefferson caught a 30 yard strike, and Tom Nowatzke added a short TD run amid snow covered field conditions. The win left Baltimore at 10 2 1 heading into next week's matchup with the Jets.
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Scott Scores 40 as Squires Top Utah in ABA Victory
Virginia rookie Charlie Scott fuelled a 40 point night to lift the Squires to a 112-109 win over Utah. Pittsburgh’s Brisker sparked a late rally while Florida and Carolina also won in NBA and ABA action with notable lineups and late-game heroics.
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Rotz Wins Futurity Ride for Salem at Elmont
Jockey John L. Rotz captured his third Futurity aboard Christiana Stables' Salem at Elmont after wins in 1966 and 1967. Each victory yielded five figure sums to owners, with Rotz earning over $27,000 in five Futurity runs for his share.
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Duke, SC clash as top teams win. Duke falls 98 78
South Carolina routed Duke 98-78 as guard John Roche sparked a late surge to 26 points after a tight first half. Duke star Randy Denton left with foul trouble as South Carolina pulled away in the second half. Tom Owens grabbed 18 rebounds for the Gamecocks.
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Area Sports Schedule for Monday Tuesday Games
Area schools schedule basketball games with multiple matchups across grade levels. Charnies Town visits Handley at 4 p m while Roanoke plays East Carolina and William and Mary meets Wake Forest in college games.
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