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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
13
Lincoln based story recalls Bill Kilmer’s early years as a Denver era quarterback and his 49ers teammates past and present. George Blanda deniesOilers offer and mentions Bud Adams in Houston. Krueger and others discuss Kilmer’s enthusiasm, competitive drive, and close friendships with teammates from the 1960s era.
Shrine East West football stars visited Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in a moving, charity-filled event. Sixty players, preparing for the annual December game, met young patients in a rainy day drill session that showcased generosity and camaraderie amid recovery stories and autographs.
Zurich reports money is the main issue ahead of Muhammad Ali’s heavyweight bout with German Juer gen Blin. A news conference was canceled and rescheduled as promoters seek overseas television rights and ticket revenue. Ali cut his asking price, TV interest lagged, and Swiss organizers face lower gross prospects, with ticket pricing raised and only a fraction sold so far.
Dallas Black Hawks of the Central Hockey League invited the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL to use their home ice on Tuesday to train for the National Conference playoff against Minnesota in Bloomington Saturday. Cowboys VP Al Ward asked whether sneakers or cleats should be worn but declined the invitation, noting the Viking field has been covered and conditions should be playable.
Nebraska coach Devaney rated Alabama’s 1985 defensive unit as the best they have faced, noting its toughness the 34-7 loss to Nebraska a year earlier and comparing it to the 1967 Sugar Bowl defense. He cited Southern California as a similar challenge and described Alabama’s improvement after their season opener win. The Huskers wrapped drills at home on Wednesday before travel to Miami.
Yonkers Raceway reports a sharp drop in state payments and weekly handle due to competition from New York City's Off Track Betting Corp. OTB’s impact reduced total state contributions to 36.3 million, with daily handles sliding from 2.23 million to 2.02 million and nightly averages down from 115 to 113 dollars per horse.
Cleveland Mayor Ralph J Berk proposed a playoff bet of 20 pounds Polish kielbasa against 20 pounds Chesapeake oysters to Baltimore Mayor William Schaefer. Schaefer declined the bet but would trade a Lexington Market basket for kielbasa. He also declined joining Berk at the AFC game due to a prior engagement.
John Brodie and rookie Jim Plunkett shared the National Conference Offensive Player of the Week award after guiding the 49ers and Patriots to pivotal victories. Plunkett passed for three touchdowns and ran for another score, while Brodie helped propel San Francisco past Detroit as New England toppled Baltimore with clutch throws and a late running play.
Buffalo Bills appoint Lou Saban as head coach and general manager after John Rauch resignation. Ralph C. Wilson Jr. confirms new structure giving Saban full control, with Harvey Johnson replaced and Wilson remaining as owner. Team had finished 1-13 prior season and seeks stability amid board changes and personnel shifts.
Houston's defensive standout Ken Houston earned Associated Press Defensive Player of the Week honors after a dramatic performance in a 49-33 win over San Diego. Houston single handedly sparked comeback, posting two interceptions and a key 29 yard return, while the Oilers chased their 1971 season momentum.
Bargains headline as Admiral color TVs priced from 259.95 at Wrank Krall Appliances. Local catalog style note highlights holiday specials and in store pricing. Availability includes various models with portable and console options.
Cordials, the National League's feeding hoifer and Most Valuable Mayor in 1971. His daughter Lauren, six, accompanies him in a quirky fringe mentioning the Grossinger Country Club and indoor miniature golf. Toro, from FH Lee, New Jersey, is seen during the off-season with his family in upstate resonance.
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