Rams Fire Prothro Name Chuck Knox as New Rams Coach
Los Angeles Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom dismisses coach Tommy Prothro and hires Chuck Knox, a six year Lions assistant, saying the team must win now. Rosenbloom backs quarterback Roman Gabriel but seeks a proven backup and hints at more organizational changes. Prothro learns of his firing from his wife at a dentist visit. Knox stresses enthusiastic coaching and consistent winners.
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Roman Gabriel
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George Allen
Allen
Washington Redskins
Oregon State
UCLA
Biddeford Girls Gym Team Edges Kennebunk 31.5–25.5
Biddeford High School girls gymnasts defeated Kennebunk 31.5 to 25.5 in a dual meet at Steve White Gym. Biddeford won three of four events to run its record to 3–1. Lisa Sylvester captured vaults with 4.8, Claire Voisine took floor at 3.8, and Grace Gauthier won balance beam with 2.9. Sue Pooler led Kennebunk on uneven bars with 6.0.
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Kennebunk
Steve White
Biddeford
Lisa Sylvester
Claire Voisine
Grace Gauthier
Sue Pooler
Grant to defend title in bowling match at Pastime Lanes
Dick Grant, current Twin City champion, faces challenger Dick Choroszy at Pastime Lanes tonight at 8 30 in the first half of a 20 string match. Grant previously defeated Herve Paul to retain the title.
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Showdown Looms Between Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin
Unbeaten Sam Houston State and once beaten Stephen F. Austin meet in Nacogdoches to decide the No 1 college division basketball team. Sam Houston is ranked No 1 with 284 points to S F A s 244. The teams also play Feb 7 at Huntsville.
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Sam Houston and S F Austin post wins in early week action
Sam Houston defeated McMurry 72 to 58 and beat Texas A&M 88 to 76. Stephen F. Austin beat Howard Payne 78 to 70 and Southwest Texas 90 to 62. Wisconsin Milwaukee led conference standings with Eau Claire and Augustana close behind.
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Hall of Fame honor for Warren Spahn shocks baseball world
Warren Spahn, the winningest left handed pitcher in major league history, was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame. The Associated Press summary lists notable trades and moves across baseball, football, hockey, skiing, figure skating, and tennis from various cities including Boston, Chicago, Bloomington, Innsbruck, London, and LaCosta as teams seek roster changes and championships this season.
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South Africa
Biddeford Tigers Fall to Train Academy in Sixth Straight Loss
Biddeford, with only two seniors, lost 39 23 to Train Academy at Steve White Gym. Four wins in 11 matches, with Desmarais pinning Clements and Cote pinning Baran in key weight classes. The Tigers drop to 5 3, next facing Mexico High School Saturday at 2 p.m. Also notes Rentzel pleads nocent to marijuana and codeine charges, trial set for next Wednesday.
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Joe Robbie named NFL executive of the year for Dolphins
Joe Robbie founder of the Miami Dolphins will be honored as NFL Executive of the Year at the Pro Football MVP Awards Dinner on January 27. Rozelle serves as honorary chairman, with proceeds supporting LIAC’s 5,000 youth athletic program.
College basketball results sweep from coast to coast
A long list of college basketball scores across regions shows Temple beating Pitt 71 50 Syracuse 83 58 Fairfield 69 65 and many more including St. Peter's 98 Wagner 61 Connecticut 97 Dartmouth 78 Buffalo 72 Cornell 69 Drexel 79 Hofstra 64 and Santa Clara 82 Pacific 76.
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