Browns Bounce Bengals Out Of Playoff Hopes
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31 27 to clinch the AFC Central title as Bill Nelsen and Leroy Kelly led the attack. The Bengals, already eliminated, saw Ken Johnson get increased work as coach Paul Brown rotates backups. Pittsbugh’s loss and a late season slide left Cincinnati with little chance, while Cleveland improved to 7 5 in the division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Paul Brown
Brown
Bill Nelsen
Leroy Kelly
Kelly
Nelsen
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland
Cincy
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Houston Oilers
NFL
Linda Houston
Virgil Carter
Johnson
Anderson
Ken Johnson
Willie Lee Jones
Steve Chomyszak
Mike Reid
Kenny
Ken
Houston
Ken Anderson
Carter
Lewis
Dalais Cowboys
Indiana University
Dallas
Jones
University of Maryland taps new football coach after Roy Lester dismissal
University of Maryland fires seven assistant football coaches under Roy Lester and keeps them on payroll until June then relocates duties. Names include Alexander Boutselis Gar Connor Lester led 3-7 record over three seasons. Replacement talk centers on Wayne Hardin Lee Corso and John Yukica as possible successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park, Md
University’ of “Maryland
Jim Kehoe
Kehoe
Oljther
Zane
Terps
Roy Lester
Kehoe Folto
Hollywood
Fla
Jack Zane
Harry Alexder
George Boutselis
Joe Gar
Billy Joe
Joe
Mark
Fred ‘Connor
Rod Rice
Lester
Richard Montgomery
Rockville
Washington, D.C
Wayne Hardin
Temple
Lee Corso
Lousville
John Yukica
Boston College
Launderers Split Pair in Hoosier Hardwood Action
Anderson landed Humphrey All Stars for its first loss 10135 Sunday at Noblesville. The Launderers then fell 135 to 123 Sunday night at Frankton against Logansport Happy Burger in a high scoring affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Launderers
Anderson
Humphrey All Stars
Noblesville
Frankton
Logansport
Happy Burger
11 Teams Battle To Join Browns In NFL Playoffs
The Browns clinched division and playoff berth as 11 teams contend for seven remaining spots. The article outlines NFC and AFC races, key matchups, and potential wild card outcomes with schedules through December 25 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
NFL
Cleveland Browns
Mike Garrett
Diego
Chargers
Minnesota
Miami
Oakland
Sprayett
Brown
Nees Ma
AC Opens Wrestling Card At Anderson College
Anderson College launches its wrestling program under coach Dave Edwards with the Ravens entering a home dual against Manchester at UC Lewis Gym. The squad features returnees Henry Wilk, Nea Tuminski, Monte Hoover, Paul Honaker, Bill Isenhour and transfer Richard Dietrich among others, with a mix of juniors and sophomores aiming to boost the program founded by Edwards less than a decade ago. The meet starts at 3 99 p.m. as part of a schedule including five duals and the Anderson Invitational, with hopes for a stronger Hoosier-Buckeye conference showing and a potential title bid from Taylor University in the revamped circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson College
Dave Edwards
Manchester
U. C Lewis Gym
Edwards
Henry Wilk
Winnin
Nea Tuminski
Raven
Tom Hinkler
Paul Honaker
Bill Isenhour
Tuminski
Wilk
Monte Hoover
Richard Dietrich
Benny’ Gibbs
Kent Wilson
Larry Barkes
Doug Griffith
Mark Davis
Jon Ballard
Tim| Shelton
Paul Smith
Roger Korenstra
Milt Schwartz
Ray Thomas
Ravens
Taylor University
Hoosier
Taylor
Trojans
Anderson
Betance
Franitin
Indiana
Ian
CPE Son
Morehead State
Olivet
Ravens Face Indiana Tech Tonight in NAIA clash
Anderson College Ravens travel to Fort Wayne to meet Indiana Tech in District 21 action. Coach Robert Macy’s squad seeks consistency after early losses and adjustments, aiming to rebound and finish the week at 2-2 before Hooser Buckeye Conference play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson College
Ravens
Fort Wayne
Indiana Tech
Warriors
Roberty Macy
Raven
Bob Blume
St. Joseph's
Anderso
Huntington
Purdue-Calumet
Steve Lewis
Wiles
Hooser Buckeye
Hanover
Downing Leads Indiana Past Kansas 59 to 56 in Tight Tilt
Indiana junior Steve Downing scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds despite a sprained knee as the Hoosiers held off Kansas 59 56 in Bloomington. Joby Wright's rebound and Downing's late free throws sealed the win as Kansas star Bud Stallworth fouled out. Barrow led Kansas with 14 boards and 13 points while Nash added 13 in the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Steve Downing
Kansas
Jayhawks
Bud Stallworth
Stallworth
Wilson Barrow
Barrow
Aubrey Nash
Downing
Townsend Leads Notre Dame Past Western Michigan in 89 77 Victory
Willis Townsend scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds sparked Notre Dame as Western Michigan hung within seven late in the second half. Sophomores Gary Novak and Tom O Mara added 16 and 15 points as the Irish built a 22 9 lead early and coasted to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Willis Townsend
Notre Dame
Toose
Irish
Western Michigan
Western
Broncos
Chuck Washington
Wethington
Notre
Dame
Ohio State Pulls Away From Utah State 71 to 60
Ohio State defeats Utah State 71 60 as sophomore Dan Gerhard hits three straight late long jump shots to seal the win. Buckeyes top 3 0, with Gerhard and 7 foot Luke Vitte each scoring 20 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Dan Gerhard Hi
Ohio States
Utah State
Buckeyes
Aggies
Bob Lauriski
Wardell Jackson
Bob Sieree
Gerha
Buckey
Gerhard
Luke Vitte
Ohio State
Jeff Tebbs
Chiefs Rally Past 49ers 26 17 in TV Showdown
Len Dawson threw 263 yards and two TDs to lead Kansas City to a 26 17 win over San Francisco. Otis Taylor scored twice and Vic Stenerud kicked four field goals as the Chiefs erased a halftime deficit to claim first place in the West Division behind a strong offensive showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erric Prewitt
Stenerud
Brome
Associated Press Sports
Ted Kwalick
San Francisco
Kansas City
Otis
Frank Nunley Recov- Taylor
Raiders
Chiefs
Vic Stonerud
Norway
Washington
49Ers
Los Angels
Francisco
San Francis
Taylor
Len Dawson
Hal
Dawson
Ers
John Brodie
Oakland Raiders
Cage Scores College and eight other matchups listed
A compact list shows numerous college basketball results with scores for teams including Northwood vs Wilberforce, Georgia vs South Alabama, Notre Dame vs Western Michigan, West Virginia vs Natlina State, Princeton vs North Carolina, Indiana vs Kansas, Villanova vs Oregon, Ohio State vs Utah State, Duquesne vs Nebraska, SW Louisiana vs Houston, Vanderbilt vs Boston College, Dartmouth vs Vermont, Wisconsin vs New Orleans Loyola, Kentucky vs LSU, Texas Tech vs Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kansas
Villanova
Oregon
Ohio State
Utah State
Duquesne
Nebraska
Louisiana
Houston
Vanderbilt
Boston
Colege
Dartmouth
Vermont
Wisconsin
New Orles
Loyola
Mississippi
NE Louisia
Kentucky
Baylor
LSU
Texas Tech
Oklahoma
Virginia Tech Rehires Coffey as Coach Raises Pay
Virginia Tech renewed Coffey as coach after a rough football season. Coffey, who returned to leadership in December 1970, reportedly received about a 10 percent raise from a salary near 25,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Tech
Charlie Coil
Coffey
Ferris State suspends pair after campus basketball fight
Ferris State College suspended two basketball players after a fight at halftime of the game. Paul Stokes of Flint was suspended for the season and Charles Puller of Ypsilanti was suspended indefinitely pending further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rapids
Mich
Ferris State
Ferris
Marior
Stanley Bean
Anigation
Corrior
Paul Stokes
Flint
Charles Puller
Ypsilanti
Winchester Hands Raiders First Defeat
Winchester used its height and a strong start to hand the Raiders a 90-71 loss. Tim Sanders led with 26 points for Madison Heights as Shenandoah and Norland followed with notable scores. Ejections and oncourt tension marked a rough finish, though the coach said the action was less rough than many high school games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winschester
Shenandoah
Mary's
South Side
Raiders
Raider
Sinanadian Heights
Tim Sanders
Miadison Heights
Shenandoat
Norland
Nachad
Rgreae
Keigh Stokes
Yeane
Mike Henderson
Wie Rer Rg
Goaaop
Cae
Settar
Pasener
Spradlin
Jaca
Ferris
Bean
Rams Star Ellison Faces Old Boss in Washington Clash
Los Angeles Rams star Ellison earned an NFL single game record with 247 rushing yards in a 45 to 28 win over New Orleans. He now prepares to face George Allen, the Redskins coach who previously led the Rams, as Roman Gabriel lauds his backfield progress and team support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stevenson
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Willig Eilison
National Football League
Rams
Washington
Redskins
George Allen
New Or
Les Josephson
Ellison
Tommy Prothro
Roman Gabriel Bk
Willie
Gabriel
Witte
Hattie
Ellis
Texas Southern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spors
Jim Bailey
Argylls Thump
Southwood
Spottson
Launat
Madison - Grant
Sullivan
Per Ants Pride
Sincere
Palvon
Ate
Ronthwood Mckee Teaver
Werkica
Jenn
Feikington
Ei Hawn
Taregort
Eipire
Lees Ale
Grant
Mike Rathet
AFC
Ball
Lassland
Angeles
Atlanta
UFC
Baltimore Colts
San Fran
Sjeisco
Nesota
Chicago
Detroit
New Orleans
Wil
New York
Central
Baltimore
Dolphins
Green Bay
Colts
New England
Denver
Buffalo
Wests
Vikings
Lions
Th. ‘Aggies
Ntane Kamarra
Sinnaratn
Aveas
Lanna
Podsiak
Ed Podolak
Frank Nunley
Skip Vanderbundt
Candlestick Park
Podolak
UPI
KC Chiefs
Pierie
Evan Monreal Fevanesaer
Piabard
York Vanceaner
Bon Tvuiatuess Balai
Mint Chien 'Ia
Cahors Nly
Amen Wooton
Eames Ithe
Love
New Castle
Rams’ Star
Eans
Cookie Gilchrist
Allen
Ima
Cheage
Mina
Phadelpe
Seale Oy
Cinco
Fames
Ealenty
San Drexe Socom
Bata