Griese to undergo toe surgery ends season with Dolphins
Miami quarterback Bob Griese ruptured or tore the long flexor tendon in his right big toe and will have surgery the next day, ending his season. Earl Morrall steps in as Miami clings to a one game AFC East lead while Griese’s future remains uncertain. Morrall, MVP in 1972, says he is in shape though rusty after replacing Griese in the loss to the Colts.
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Morrall Steps In For Third Time In NFL Career
Earl Morrall, 41, will replace the starting quarterback for a playoff run for the third time in his 20 year NFL career. He previously guided the Colts to a Super Bowl after stepping in for John Unitas in 1968, and started 10 of 14 games in Miami's 1972 undefeated season following Bob Griese’s ankle injury. Griese faces toe tendon surgery.
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Namath Faces Criticism as Jets Slump Deepens
Jets star Namath, hampered by knee surgeries, bears blame as New York sinks in a seven game skid. The piece compares Namath's situation to Fran Tarkenton's earlier fate and argues protection and a stronger defense are essential for the quarterback to thrive.
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Deer Kill Up in New Hampshire This Year
CONCORD New Hampshire deer harvest rose 22 percent as winter delays, a larger herd, and high meat prices spurred hunting. Early license figures show more hunters taking deer during the 19 day season. Hunters report food needs and economic factors driving the effort, including Brad Wood who killed a 222 pound deer for meat and other needs.
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Kubacki MVP of Ivy champs
Harvard's Jim Kubacki won the Frederick Greeley Crocker award as the Crimson's MVP, the first underclassman to do so, after leading Harvard to its first outright Ivy football title and setting a 1,701 yard single season. Neal Miller received the Robert F. Kennedy award, Theodore Jadick the LaCroix award, and Francis Cronin the Lamar award. Carl Culig earned the Wolf award for top lineman. The item also notes hunting details and deer season figures in Massachusetts with 80 to 90 pounds of meat per eight-point buck and broad deer population growth amid mild winters.
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Celtics rely on youth as depth reshapes 8-5 start
Boston’s bench driven overhaul undercuts early rough patch as Glenn McDonald and Jim Ard lift the team. Newcomer Charlie Scott battles foul trouble while Stacom sparks wins. Paul Silas cites adjustments as Bill Russell and the Sonics visit Boston Garden next.
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Crawford family triumph at Green Mountain harness track
At Green Mountain Park in Pownal the Crawford family from Bennington celebrated wins as Cracklin Jack, the two year old gelding, won the third race returning $2.80 $2.40 $2.20 and Aaron's Sister, a three year old filly, captured the seventh in 2 10 1. Both horses are owned by John Crawford and driven by his 21 year old son Kim, who secured his first two drives of the meet. The program runs Wednesday through Saturday at 7 45 and Sunday at 1 30 through April 11.
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