Eagles Face Browns in 1950 NFL Showcase
The Sept 16 1950 game at Municipal Stadium features defending champions Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns in a merger kickoff. Otto Graham passes, Dub Jones and Mac Speedie score, as Cleveland builds a 35 to 10 lead after three quarters, challenging the Eagles’ famed 5-4-2 defense.
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Cleveland Browns
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Browns
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Dub Jones
Graham
Dante Lavelli
Eagles
Mac Speedie
Marika Miley
Don Shula Named AP Coach Of Year In NFL
Don Shula was chosen by The Associated Press as NFL Coach of the Year after guiding the Miami Dolphins to the league’s only perfect regular season in 30 years. He edged Dan Devine 28 to 25 in a nationwide voting. Four Dolphins—Larry Little Earl Morrall Bill Stanfill and Dick Anderson—made AP All-Pro.
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Don Shula
MIAMI
Associated Press
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Jerry Bramer
Shula
Kramer
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Fect
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Green Bay
Chuck Noll
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Nick Skorica
George Allen
Washington
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Los Angeles
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Pearance
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Dallas
Larry Little
Earl Morrall
Bill Stanfill
Dick Anderson
Tose
Mike McCormack
Coca
Wasington Redskins
Howard Schellenberger
Miami Culpinas
St. Louis Cardinals
John Sandusky
Baltimore Colts
Buffalo
Wilt Chamber
South Makes Changes For American Bowl
The South squad reshapes for the American Bowl in Tampa as injuries and flu hit key players. Gary Keithley loses time with a broken thumb while Paul Orndorff is added. Isaac Curtis Don Ealey and Levi J face limited roles if they play. Terry Davis and Matt Reed share quarterback duties alongside Keithley. Rich Glover anchors the North line with Outland winner.
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Tampa
Fla
LSU
Charlie McClendon
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Gary Keithley
Texas el Paso
Paul Orndorff
Isaac Curtis
San Diego
Texas
Don Ealey
Levi J
McClendon
Howard Stevens
Louisville
O. J. Simson
Simpson
Stevens
Rich Glover
Launderers Open Tourney Tonight at South Side
The Launderers host the Ander son Invitational basketball tourney opener at South Side Junior High. Fort Harrison meets Anderson All-Stars in the 7 p.m. start, followed by Muncie Morris. Anderson All-Stars feature Todd Jones, Don Wagner, Bill Mauck, Tim Miller and others.
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South Side Gym
Thomas Hall
Chris Currie
Charles Allensworth
William Duso
Terry Ranta
Malcomb Washington
James Nelson
Jubie Harris
Warren Vandergalten
Michael Rietzel
David Karto
US Army
Mike Bruckman
Anderson
South Side
Launderers
Hawks
Anderson All-Stars
Muncie Morris
Todd Jones
Pendleton
Indiana Central
Don Wagner
St. Mary's
Evansville College
Bill Mauck
Anderson High
Butler
Tim Miller
Summitville
Anderson College
Dave Benson
Alexandria
Dave Harvey
Livingston
Ala
University
Richard Puckett
Jerry Mahoney
St. Mary’s
Dave Garrett
Jim Keesling
Shenandoah RAider basketball schedule altered for parade
Shenandoah High School postpones the Delta game to Tuesday Jan 16 at the Shenandoah gym and moves Frankton to Saturday Jan 27. JV begins at 6 30 both nights. White River Conference tourney tickets distributed to season ticketers and students, with public sales after tonight’s Eastern Hancock game. Proceeds from the Fort Harrison benefit game go to the South Side Junior High Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Shenandoah High School
Delta
Shenandoah
Frankton
White River
Eastern Hancock
South Side
IU May Not Name Grid Coach This Weekend
IU athletic director J W Orwig said a weekend deadline for selecting a new head football coach is unlikely. The screening committee added a fifth member, student body president Jeff Richardson, who urged completing the process without premature public announcements. Board members and speculation about Bill Pace or Lee Corso surfaced but no decision is certain.
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Bloomington
Ind
J.W
Bill” Orwig
Indiana University
John Pont
University
Fort Wayne
Bill Pace
Vanderbilt University
Pont
Orwig
Eagles Owner Seeks New Head Coach Before Draft
Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose says he is still hunting for a new head coach or general manager. He cites at least 50 applications with five to six considered, and mentions possible college or NFL candidates while delaying decisions until after the Super Bowl and before the January 30 draft.
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Associated Press
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Leonard
Leonard Tose
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Tose
Herman Ball
Eagles
Fed
Anderson students win Butler athletic awards
Indianapolis Butler University honors three Anderson High School graduates. Charles Alben and David Cunningham earned football numerals, while E. Paul Johnson received the Varsity B Monogram in football. Johnson, a freshman, scored 42 points and rushed 314 yards on 89 carries, with 96 kickoff return yards on seven returns. Butler shared the 1972 Indiana Collegiate Conference title with Evansville, setting 27 school and conference records.
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Anderson
Anderson High School
Butler University
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David Cunningham
E. Paul Johnson
Butler
Indiana
Evansville
Johnson
Bulldogs
Susan's Girl Battles Male Field In Malibu Stakes
Susan's Girl the Santa Anita star faces a large male field in the Malibu Stakes at seven furlongs for 4-year-olds with a $50,000-added purse and $40,800 to the winner. Victor Tejada rides Susan's Girl while Tri Jet is guided by Bill Shoemaker in a strong two horse entry.
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Calif
Fred W. Hooper
Malibu
Susan
Hooper
Bicker
Fernando Toro
Smiling Jack
Royal Owl
Johnny Sellers
Mike Venezia
Santa Anita
Sunny
Mild
Susan’s Girl
North Sea
Robyn Smith
Glen Brogan
Don Pierce
Woodland Pines
Liberty Bell
Evil Intention
Sally Ann Stable
A. Fowler
R. E. Fogelman Jr
Doctor Judex
Rumors swirl as 76ers face steep slide and leadership change
Philadelphia 76ers, 3 wins 36 losses for a .077 season, amid calls for new leadership. Reports claim Roy Rubin and Don DeJardin may be fired, with Fred Shabel linked to the coaching role as owner Irv Kosloff seeks a quick reversal of fortunes.
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Reed
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Lee Corso
University of Louisville
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Denny Stolz
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Billy Cunningham
Luke Jackson
Hal Greer
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76Ers
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Irv Kosloff
American Basketball Association
Roy Rubin
Don DeJardin
Kosloff
Fred Shabel
University of Pennsylvania
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