Nixon, Humphrey close in poll; Rams win over Lions, November 4, 1968

1968, when percentages were calculated by hand.

The Rams defeated the Detroit Lions, 10-7, but few people apparently left the Coliseum happy. Mal Florence's story in The Times said the Rams were "repeatedly" booed during the fourth quarter when they stopped trying to pass. Quarterback Roman Gabriel missed his last seven pass attempts. Quotes of the game: "That's got to be the most agonizing game I've ever seen. How long did it last? Five hours?" Coach George Allen asked. "I have nothing to say," Gabriel told Florence in the locker room. "Let's just say it's self-imposed silence." Headline on the game: "Rams Prevail in Stone-Age Battle." Despite all the complaints, the Rams moved to 7-1 and were tied with Baltimore for their division lead. --Keith Thursby

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[Arye Michael Bender]

'Nixon Humphrey only one point apart'. If we had only elected Bogart, what a wonderful world this would be.