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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1971
Page
8
Milton Richman reports the Dallas Cowboys, once skeptical of the Playoff Bowl, now chase the Super Bowl V title with about 1.2 million prize at stake. Dallas arrives optimistic, contrasting last years self. Bob Hayes notes the Playoff Bowl had its charms, yet this year’s game promises real payoff and pride.
New York Giants coach Alex Webster earns UPI Coach of the Year in the NFC after guiding a dramatic turnaround from a 3-0 start to nine wins in 10 games. Webster blends strict discipline with player rapport, giving occasional extra rest and keeping the mood lighter than typical NFL leadership.
The Patriot basketball team faces MSJ tonight in Rutland, aiming to avenge past Mountie onslaughts. Guy Luczynski anchors a balanced attack while teammates Brodowski and Bove provide familiar MSJ obstacles in a heated SVL clash.
James F. Courier reports the East seeks to extend its dominance in the 21st NBA All-Star game as Willis Reed leads the Knicks against a West packed with Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson. West starts Alcindor at center with West, Bing, Lucas and Hawkins, while East boasts Reed, Frazier, DeBusschere, Havlicek, Cunningham and Monroe.
UPI coach board ranks Los Angeles as the center of college hoops with UCLA at No 1 unbeaten in 11 games and USC at No 2 with 12 straight wins. UCLA garners 30 of 32 first place votes while USC claims nine. Penn State also high as 11 0 atop a crowded top five. South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and others trail in the top 10 with Virginia upsetting South Carolina 50 49 on a late jumper by Barry Parkhill.
UPI reports the sixth week of the college basketball poll with first place votes and records. South Carolina faltered in the final seven minutes amid hostile crowds and officiating complaints by coach Frank McGuire. Other top twenty wins include Western Kentucky over Morehead State 85-63, Jacksonville over Oklahoma City 95-67, Kentucky over Georgia 79-66, Maryland over Clemson 56-52, Tennessee over Florida 85-75, and Florida State over Manhattan 96-68.
ABC TV president James Duffy says year round Monday night sports could be possible after strong ratings for the season's prime time football. Pro basketball is a viable next step with Lakers versus Bucks, and other events like baseball or track may follow, with Olympic coverage in Munich 1972 a highlighted goal.
Muhammad Ali may join the legal and boxing record books if the Supreme Court rules on his conscientious objector status. The court agreed to decide whether his refusal to serve can be considered a deeply felt ethical or moral scruple rather than religious training. A ruling could affect CO standards nationwide and has implications for the March 8 Ali Frazier fight if he wins.
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