Harris and Buchanan Named NFL Rookies Of The Year
Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris and Green Bay cornerback Willie Buchanan were chosen AP NFL Rookies of the Year. Harris led Pittsburgh to a playoff berth with 1,055 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while Buchanan tied for the team lead with four interceptions and helped dull opposing passing games.
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Associated Press
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Franco Harris
Green Bay
Willie Buchanan
National Football League
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Franco
Steelertown
NFL
Buchanan
San Diego State
Chester Marcos
Cincinnati
Tommy Casanova
Louisiana State
Jim Brown
John Fuqua
Oakland
Jack Tatum
Raiders
Buchanon
Packer
Don Doll
Jim Hill
Devine
Hayes Charged With Battery After Rose Bowl Incident
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes was charged with battery in Pasadena for allegedly shoving photographer Art Rogers of the Los Angeles Times as Rogers attempted to photograph Hayes and his assistants before the Rose Bowl. Pasadena officials signaled possible civil action, while Hayes denied hitting anyone and said a camera was pushed away. The arraignment was set for Jan. 15 in Pasadena Municipal Court.
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Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Art Rogers
Los Angeles Times
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Rogers
Byron Gentry
Gentry
Columbus
Buckeye
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the Times
Live a little Buy a Lot
Real estate ad urging readers to purchase land with contact numbers 643-6515 and 644-1217. The notice presents a concise sales pitch without additional details or conditions.
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Hal Reddick
W. H. Highsmith
Pittsburgh Mourns Clemente Death in Crash
Roberto Clemente dies in a plane crash off Puerto Rico while delivering relief supplies to Nicaragua quake victims. Pittsburgh officials, teammates, and fans express disbelief and sorrow as funeral plans and a day of mourning are arranged.
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Roberto Clemente
Clemente
Puerto Rico
Nicaragua
Allegheny County
Leonard Staisey
San Juan
Pirates
Tribe Remains 5th In AP Prep Ratings
The Associated Press Indiana high school basketball poll shows South Bend Riley still No. 1 with 237 points, 11-0, but not unanimous. East Chicago Washington is second with 216 points. Jeffersonville and New Castle trade places. Anderson holds fifth amid shifts elsewhere in the top 20.
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Associated Press
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Riley
Indiana
Wildcats
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Washington
Jeffersonville
New Castle
Anderson
Muncie North
Madison
Fort Wayne Northrop
Vincennes
Connersville
Southport
Mason Names Two Coaches At Cincinnati
Tony Mason, new University of Cincinnati head football coach, announced Jim as a continuing staff member and Bob Shaw as a new assistant from Niles McKinley High School. George Smith said Kelly named administrative assistant handling dual duties. Shaw previously coached at McKinley, Bucknell, and Michigan before returning to head the McKinley program.
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Ohio
Tony Mason
University of Cincinnati
Mason
Jim
Cincin
Bob Shaw
Niles McKinley High School
George Smith
Kelly
Shaw
Niles McKinley
Bucknell
University of Michigan
McKinley
Ray
Devaney Ends Coaching Era After 40-6 Rose Bowl Win
Nebraska, led by Johnny Rodgers, toppled Notre Dame 40-6 in the Rose Bowl as Bob Devaney closes a 16 year coaching career with 101 victories, 20 losses, and two ties. He weighs future pro offers while beginning as Nebraska athletic director.
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John R. Skinner
Associated Press
MIAMI
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Notre Dame
Devaney
Cornhuskers
Tampa
Fla
Wyoming
Rankings Reveal First Place Votes and Ratings
The tally lists rankings with first place votes shown in parentheses, noting unbeaten records and the rating points system from 15 points for a first place vote down to 1 point for 15th. The chart reflects 240 possible points and position by points.
Immediate Induction Sought For Late Pirate Superstar
The BBWA will study immediate Hall of Fame induction for Roberto Clemente after his death in a New Year’s Eve plane crash. Lang and Heiling plan talks with Commissioner Kuhn and Hall of Fame head Kerr to pursue a one year eligibility exception, noting Clemente’s likeness to Gehrig, Musial, and Koufax. Pennsylvania Senate adopted a condolence resolution urging swift induction.
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Baseball Writers Association of America
Roberto Clemente
Hall of Fame
BBWA
Jack Lang
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Hall
Lang
Los Angeles
Lou Gehrig
Clemenne
Long Island Press
Joe Heiling
Bowie Kuhn
Pennsylvania Senate
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