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...Johnny U. completed only eleven of 29 passes, but most were long gainers in clutch situations that helped lead the Colts to a 27-17 victory. Showing a newfound aggressiveness, the Colt defense sacked Raider quarterbacks five times and intercepted them three more. A late-blooming rookie running back, Norm Bulaich, bulldozed his way to 71 yards and two touchdowns in 22 carries...
TIME'S discussion of the new romanticism is only one of a number of stories in this week's issue that discern a fascinating development, pose a surprising question or in some other way depart from the expected norm. Among them...
...most significant of the suggested reforms, which numbered more than 500, dealt with the development of creativity and dissenting viewpoints within the department. Quite simply, the report asked that innovation be viewed as the norm rather than the exception, proposing the creation of adversary procedures that would routinely challenge policy shibboleths. It coupled this recommendation with a suggestion urging voluntary retirement after 20 years' service−regardless of age−thus opening up the ranks to younger officers presently stymied by the overinflated bureaucracy...
...ridden and well fortified against chill, threw up on Dandy Don's black cowboy boots and had to leave the frigid press box. There was no question that a quarterback was at the mike late in the second half, when quarterbacks Fran Tarkenton of the Giants and Norm Snead of the Eagles punched over for touchdowns. "When you're in trouble, go to your power runners," Meredith gleefully cried...
Peter Bogovich intercepted a pass from a Hartwick fullback just outside the penalty area, and dribbled towards the center of the field, 20 yards in front of Hartwick's goalie. Norm Wingert. Using a weaker right foot, Bogovich surprised Wingert, sending the hall into the left side...