Mays Hosts Cavett Show as Baseball Legend Shines
Willie Mays filled in as host on the Cavett show taping in New York for December. He sat with Leo Durocher Bowie Kuhn Vida Blue and Earl Monroe sharing memories and debate about baseballs past. Mays recalled a famous catch against the Dodgers and teased his future on air while reflecting on a long career and friendship with Durocher.
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Franke Graham
Yd Dirocher
Protestor Burns Two Tickets At Minneapolis Game
A man in Minneapolis burned his two tickets to a Minnesota Dallas playoff game in protest of scheduling on Christmas day. He hopes the act sparks a mass boycott of the Metropolitan Stadium event, citing religious concerns and urging families to celebrate Christmas at home. He criticizes the holiday itself and Christian traditions tied to the game.
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Minneapolis
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Tie
Metropolitan Statium
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Alabama fans greet Cornhuskers at Orange Bowl
Alabama fans welcome Nebraska in the Orange Bowl New Year showdown. No. 4 Alabama faces No. 2 Nebraska in Miami as Boo Devaney’s Huskers arrive amid speeches from Tide supporters and a relentless buildup. Players describe pressure of being hunted and Nebraska’s defense as a key edge.
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Maria O'Byrne
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Alabama
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Oklahoma
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May Sue If Peterson Joins Oilers
Rice University president Norman Hackerman disclosed that coach Pete Peterson planned to join the Houston Oilers after receiving a $75,000 yearly offer for five years. Peterson had switched from Florida State earlier, and Rice officials pledged to explore options while keeping him under contract.
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Petrson
Pete Ingel
Rico
ICS. Adams, Jr
Real Note Wins Hessian Handicap at Libpely Bell
Real Note, a long shot in a field of 10, upset favorite Terrible Tiger to win by three lengths in the 328,175 Hessian Handicap before 14,565 at Libpely Bell on Friday.
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Libpely Bell
Redskins Hope To Delay Christmas Till Jan 17
Washington Redskins players like Jolun Wilbur plan to spend Christmas in San Francisco as they prepare for the NFC playoff clash with the 49ers at Candlestick Park. Coach George Allen aims to keep key routines intact on artificial turf before the Sunday game to ease travel and maintain familiarity with the stadium.
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49ers Use Witcher in Key Play Versus Redskins
The 49ers exploited Dick Witcher as a decoy and big play threat in the loss to Washington. John Brodie’s passes to Witcher produced several yardage plays as Witcher, a five year starter, drew Barneys coverage, while coach Dick Nolan praised his clutch blocking and late catches amid a season of 17 receptions in 4 games. Ted Wasiliek led San Francisco with 62 receptions, Gene Washington led the NFC in receiving yards, and Vic Washington and Ken Willard added multiple catches in a season marked by notable trio of big plays and scattered yardage.
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Lem Barney
Witcher
Barney
Peters
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Tor
Dick Nolan
UCLA
Nolan
Rceivers
Dane Cunningham
Ted Wawaliek
49Ers
Gene Washington
Vic Washington
Ken Willard
Schuchat Has Best Golf Avg in Town Circuits
DES MOVILS AP reports Brad Schuckel of Hey Moines posted the lowest scoring average in Town golf for the second straight year but is ineligible for the annual top amateur award. John Liechty of Karstallinen will receive the final honor after competing in all required THWA events. Liechty posted 71.0 in the rankings, with Chris Larsen Iowa City 21 and Chais Moray Gragl-Unger 72.1 and Jack Kinley Des Moines 72.2 following the leader.
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Chris Larsen
Iowa City
Chais Moray
Gragl- Unger
Jack Kinley
Des Moines
Lhehty
Wall
Winners in Junior Doubles Decided
Local Cedar Rapids Christmas junior doubles bowling winners announced with multiple teams listed including Kony Miller and Kurt Karere. Names appear garbled but indicate various finalists and placements in the event.
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