Hayes laments Pro Bowl snub amid Warfield hype
AP reports Bob Hayes protests racial and political bias in Pro Bowl selection ahead of Super Bowl clash with Miami star Paul Warfield. Hayes, Cowboys receiver, argues his 1968 dash denial and NFC scoring record merit recognition over Warfield, Jefferson, Grim, and Washington. Warfield tops AFC in yardage. Hayes led NFC in receiving yards and TDs.
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Ex Dolphins coach says team ready-made for Shula
George Wilson, who led the Dolphins first four seasons, told the Miami News that he handed a ready-made team to Don Shula. He claimed Shula inherited a roster with youth and core players and predicted a Super Bowl win over the Dallas Cowboys in New Orleans. Wilson recalled aiding Shula’s start and questioned Robbie’s firing timing.
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Dallas Linebackers Plan to Make Them Throw in Super Bowl VI
Dallas linebackers Dave Edwards Chuck Howley and LeRoy Jordan say the game plan against Miami is to stop the run and force the Dolphins to throw. They note Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick present a tough test for the Doomsday Defense and aim to generate turnovers by pressuring QB Don Shula's team into passing more than the usual. They emphasize containing Paul Warfield and exploiting passing opportunities to swing field position.
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Dolphins deny Griese injury reports ahead of Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS AP Miami Dolphins public information director Charlie Callahan denied reports that ace quarterback Bob Griese injured his passing arm. Trainers and Griese himself demonstrated throwing ability during a practice, countering rumors as Miami prepares to face Dallas in the Super Bowl.
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Buoniconti Defends Miami Defense Amid Super Bowl Spotlight
Nick Buoniconti lauds Miami's 11 man unit as street fighters who lift the team with pride after being overlooked by fans and media. He notes the defense shut out the Chiefs and Colts, and explains the group operates without stars, relying on cohesion and a tough, jovial mindset ahead of the Super Bowl against Dallas.
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Super Bowl City goes beyond football in New Orleans
AP report from New Orleans describes Super Bowl week scenes on Bourbon Street with jazz venues Preservation Hall and Al Hirt, burlesque acts, and crowds swelling the city. It notes hotel rooms scarce, taxis up, and a boxing title fight by Joe Frazier on the weekend, as Louisiana politics and tourism frame the spectacle.
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Jenkins Signs Cub Contract
CHICAGO AP Fergy Jenkins, the Cubs Cy Young winner, signed a two year deal reported above $100,000 annually. Jenkins, who has posted 20+ wins five straight seasons, brushed aside questions about a $125,000 figure. Cubs officials called it the largest contract ever given to a Cub.
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Reds Sign Tony Perez to New Contract
Cincinnati Reds announced Tony Perez signed a new deal for the 1972 season as he moves from third base to first. Perez batted .269 in 1971 with 25 homers and 91 RBIs, his fifth straight 90 RBI year. financial terms were not disclosed by general manager Bob Howsam.
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Hill Works Out Sore Knee as Cowboys Eye Super Bowl
Calvin Hill exercised with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday but coach Tom Landry voiced dissatisfaction with his running. Landry noted the knee soreness has eased from the ligament strain suffered in the conference title win over San Francisco and hinted at hoping Hill and Duane Thomas carry the backfield in the Super Bowl against Miami.
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Bahamas Race Weeks Fifth Season Plans in Exuma
New York based AP report outlines the fifth season of Bahamas Race Weeks for sailing fans and advancing sailors. The event runs from February 5 to 15 at Great Exuma in the Bahamas with both men and women racing.
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