Simpson Named AFC Player of the Year in NFL Run Heavy Season
Simpson led the AFC in rushing with 1,251 yards for the Buffalo Bills and won UPI Player of the Year voting. He captured 15 of 39 votes, ahead of Franco Harris, Earl Morrall, and Larry Csonka, as the Bills shifted to a strong rushing attack under coach Lou Saban.
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Longhorns Finalize Cotton Bowl Plans Against Alabama
Texas plans workouts in Austin and Dallas before flying to Dallas for the New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl. Dennis Ladd misses the Alabama game with a knee injury while reserve Stan Hicks is slowed by flu. Coach Darrell Royal reports players in good condition after Christmas break.
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Morrall Names Warfield Top Receiver After Giants Win
Earl Morrall praises Paul Warfield as the Dolphins’ best pass catcher after a 23-13 victory at Yankee Stadium. Warfield, nursing a sore foot, hauled in four catches for 132 yards including a 34-yard TD run in mud-soaked conditions.
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SF Austin Still on Top
Stephen F Austin remains undefeated at 6 0 and leads the UPI coaches poll with 25 first place votes and 309 points Roanoke receives five first place nods and 216 points as several top teams sat idle in the latest rankings No changes occur beyond that with Novo Eau Claire Louisiana Tech Augusta and Akron also mentioned
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Mountaineers struggle: potent offense but weak defense
West Virginia, 8-3, shows high scoring with 30.5 ppg led by Bernie Galiffa, while opponents average 21 ppg. Kerry Marbury runs for 18 TDs at 5.2 ypc. Defense stout only once, holding Syracuse to 12. Dec 29 telecast at 8 p.m. EST via Mizlou.
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Mountaineers Face NC State in High-Scoring Preview
West Virginia and North Carolina State are described as high scoring with weak defenses. NC State opened with a tie vs Maryland, then losses to Georgia and North Carolina before a six game win streak ended by Penn State 37 22. Bruce Shaw and Stan Fritts anchor NC State’s offense. Fritts’ injured leg is in doubt. West Virginia predicted to win 42 17.
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Browns Extend Nick Skorich On Three Year Pact
Browns owner Art Modell announced a three year contract for coach Nick Skorich after a tough preseason and a playoff berth. Skorich secured a new deal through 1975 amid praise for leading the team despite a winless exhibition slate.
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Chervet Gains Flyweight Crown With Unanimous Decision
Chervet defeats John McCloskey of Scotland in a 15 round unanimous decision to claim the flyweight boxing title. The win improves Chervet record to 45 wins in 52 bouts and marks a significant championship milestone.
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Leonard Tigers and Tigerettes win opening round in Holiday Tournament
Leonard teams opened the Holiday Tournament with wins. Girls led by Joanna Keys beat Blue Ridge 68 33 as Debbie White scored 29 for Blue Ridge. Boys: Ricky Ross 17 led Leonard past Blue Ridge 75 45. Sue Weeks 27 for Dodd City edged Sam Rayburn 39 38. Sam Rayburn boys won 40 39 over Dodd City. Plano crushed Whitewright 65 34 with 20s from Ann Robinson and Miss Kirkman. Whitewright boys beat Cooper 80 56 behind Marvin Atterberry 31. Finals set for Saturday night with All Tournament teams named. Perry Morris director.
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Duncan to Show Cattle at Expo
A Ladama stockman will show cattle at the Golden Anniversary National Polled Hereford Show during the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. David Duncan enters his Polled Herefords in the January 29 31 event, part of a record 533 animals in the show. A separate note mentions Chervet defending his title against Fernando Azzori on March 3.
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ECAC Holiday Festival Openers At MSG
United Press International reports first round results from the ECAC Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden. Manhattan defeated North Carolina A&T 73 61 while St John’s won 112 86 over Gambling. Michigan beat Boston College 88 70 and South Carolina topped Villanova 80 64. In the Gator Bowl Classic at Jacksonville Jacksonville State 66 Miami 59. Rutgers 81 Florida 79. Wis-Miln 80 LIU 69. South Mississippi 96 Cornell 64.
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