Rejected Trojan Leads West in Shrine Game
Dennis Shaw, SDSU quarterback, faces John McKay’s USC ties while eyeing a first three round NFL pick. He recalls McKay’s NFL push, Coryell’s praise, and leading the Aztecs to two undefeated seasons amid family duties and pro draft hopes. Shaw aims to prove himself in the East West game and against top rivals.
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Dennis Shaw
John McKay
San Diego State
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Shaw
Dennis
Gerry
Trojans
Steve Sogge
Sogge
O. J. Simpson
Don Coryell
Azteca
San Jose State
Joe McMullen
Spartans
Stanford
Jim Plunkett
Notre Dames
Ohio States
West
Stanford Stadium
Coryell
San Diego Stadium
Aztec
Mt. San Jacinto Junior College
Pat Malley
Santa Clara
Kathy
Daugher Kntherly
San Francisco
North Texas State
Steve Ramsey
Aztecs
Msey
All-Star Tilts and Bowl Games Dominate Centennial Week
Unieree College marks a centennial year with two bowl games and three all star contests headlining a busy week. The North-South game opens Christmas Day in Miami followed by the East-West Shrine at Stanford and the Blue-Gray in Montgomery. Davidson and Toledo kick off Tangerine Bowl in Orlando, then Tennessee and Florida meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville. Tennessee, 9-1, features quarterback Reaves and receiver Alvarez facing Vols foe and Gators.
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Calif
Monitgomery
Ata
Toledo
Davidson
Orlando
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Florida
Vols
Gordon Slade
Slade
Plosive Gators
John Reaves
All America
Carlos Alvares
Cowboys alert for Browns clash in NFL showdown
Dallas coach Tom Landry signaling his team may be peaking mentally and physically for Sundays playoff showdown with the Cleveland Browns. He noted the Cowboys are alert but cautioned earlier readiness does not guarantee performance. Linebacker Ralph Neely and rookie Calvin Hill battle injuries as Dallas eyes a key victory.
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UPI
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Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns
Landry
Cowboys
Browns
Washington
Ralph Neely
All
NFL
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Hil
Hill
Redskins
Chris Hamburger
Bob Hayes
Pettis Norman
Haynes
Hayes
Steinmark tours Astrodome after losing leg
Fred Steinmark the Texas safety who had his left leg amputated on December 12 walked the Astrodome on Tuesday and spoke at his first news conference since Texas’ 15-14 win over Arkansas. He expressed gratitude, thanked fans, and outlined plans to attend the Cotton Bowl and the Hula Bowl while starting leg fittings and resuming class at Texas. He hopes to wear his artificial leg by the Cotton Bowl and to support his team from the sidelines if weather allows.
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Fred Steinmark
Texas
Arkansas
Houston
Astrodome
UPI
Texas Longhorng
Steinmark
Freddie Steinmark
Notre Dame
Hana- Tulu
Princeton University
Alabama
Exacta Racing Debuts at Bay Meadows in Northern California
Bay Meadows opens a four day harness season on Friday with the Exacta Form to determine first and second finishers in the correct order on the ninth race. Tickets cost $5 and post time is 1 p.m. The meet runs day by day through the holiday season with night action starting January 6 at 7 45 p.m. and continues Tuesday through Friday thereafter.
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California
Bay Meadows
Meadows
Hollywood Park
Los Angeles
Federation of California Racing Association
Pari-Mutuel Guild
Santa Anita Oe Bay Meadows
Havlicek and Howell pace Celtics past Bulls in win
John Havlicek and Bailey Howell scored 26 each to lift the Boston Celtics to a 117-112 victory over the Chicago Bulls. A third quarter rally erased a 66-63 deficit and put Boston ahead 77-72 as the duo combined for six points in the burst, snapping a three game skid.
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UPI
John Havlicek
Bailey Howell
Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls
Celtics
Havlicek
Howell
Blues win with late goal to top Stars in NHL clash
In St Louis, Bill McCreary broke a tie in the third period to lift the Blues to a 5 3 victory over the Minnesota North Stars. St Louis gains a 1 point edge atop the Western Division over Minnesota with the win.
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Bill McCreary
Seading
St. Louis Blues
Minnesota North Stars
Vikings Rams Edge For Western Division Playoff Clash
Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams are seen as close rivals as they prepare for the Western Division playoff in Minneapolis. Rams QB Roman Gabriel is noted for an edge over Vikings QB Joe Kapp, with coach Bud Grant predicting a tight game and favorable weather possibly shaping a close contest. The Rams arrive after practice at Macalester College, while Minnesota emphasizes its sturdy defense and strong season benchmarks.
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Metropolitan Stadium
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Los Angeles Rams
Gabriel
NFL
Kapp
Vikings
Canada
Grant
Rams
Chicago Bears
Baltimore Colts
Twin Cities
Macalester College
St. Paul
Charlie the Computer Guides Spencerian College Cage Team
Louisville based feature on Spencerian Business College using a computer named Charlie the Computer to predict basketball outcomes. Charlie, nicknamed IBM-360, forecasts results via the R-Biserial Point System and advises on lineups and defense. Despite the 4-4 start, coach Ron Farris notes limits and nonhuman factors in predictions.
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UPI
Charlie
Spencerian Business College
Spencerian
Pete Maraviches
Rick Moun
Ron Farris
Farris
Spen
Semian
Somerset
Community College
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Walker
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Finkel
Welshe
Love
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Je ‘Tucker Weisseste
Walkerman li Petersen
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Siegfried Jz Barnus
Chaney
Sanders
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Perio Itrepsole
Ats
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Goyal
Ecclestone
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Mantegay
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Am Dor
National Football League
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Railio Log
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Charles Maffeo
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