Devine Named Packers Coach and GM in Kansas City
Missouri's Dan Devine, 45, named head coach and general manager of the Green Bay Packers. A quiet, businesslike leader, he ruffles few feathers, disciplines strictly, and blends introversion with fierce dedication to the game. He values family time, golf, fishing, and neighborhood activities, while demanding total commitment from his players.
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Mecom Says No NFL Blacklisting Knowledge
New Orleans Saints owner John W Mecom Jr testified before a federal grand jury in Cleveland denying any knowledge of player blacklisting in the National Football League He said if any blacklisting existed the league would be known to him and he was questioned about the expansion draft during about three hours of testimony.
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New Orleans Saints
John W. Mecom
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Mecom
McConnell Leads Wash on Saints Draft and Rozelle Ruling
In a Washington gym hearing, McConnell said the draft specifics were not discussed and lauded Pete Rozelle for a fair ruling over the Saints signing of tight end Dave Parks in 1968. Parks testified, noting Rozelle’s aim to curb free-agent signings, while Mecom criticized Rozelle’s power but acknowledged the commissioner’s tough job.
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Saints
Dave Parks
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Rozelle
Wecom
Rick McConnell
Washington High
Concen- Regis
Wash
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Iowa City Golf Assn Formed Promotes Local Championship
Iowa City Golf Association formed to promote an annual city golf championship of 36 or 72 holes. It will recruit clubs from town, city, and West Branch including Quail Creek and University clubs. Turner of Quail Creek is adviser. directors include Leahy Clark Goods fellow and Schuppert. Contact Quail Creek for joining.
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Towa City
City
West Branch
Quail Creek
Elks, Country Club
Fairview
High Point
University Athletic Club
Finkbine
Trias
Turner
Quailly ‘Creek
Bobs Leahy
Ford Clark
Doug Goodsfellow
Paul Schuppert
Cedar Rapids Silver Skates Meet Weekend Set
An outstanding field of Iowa skaters will gather for the Cedar Rapids Silver Skates championships the Open sponsored by The Gazette and KCRG. Registration runs 11:30 to 12:30 each day with 75 races anticipated Sunday. Davenport skaters join Sunday events while Manchester football coach Jack Young resigns after eight years, remaining in the district as teacher and coach.
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Cedar Rapids Recreation [Commission
Davenport
Manchester — Heary
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West Delaware High School
Young
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Silver Skates Derby Returns With Housewife Race Hint
Cedar Rapids hosts the annual Silver Skates derby at Lou Dennis rink with the Gazette and KCRG backing. Event features top Iowa speed skaters and a planned "forever 49" housewives race to boost crowd appeal alongside the Poplar Silver Skate Trophy and a 1:15 p.m. start.
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KCRG
Towa
Roger
Donna) Schroder
Mier
Cedar Rapids
Donne
Delaware County
Housewives
Dutch Exchange Student Contests Sunday Silver Skates
Henry Steighs, a Holland exchange student living with the Sunn Brannamans, is cleared to enter Sunday's Silver Skates at Lou Dennis rink by 5 pm. The note notes interest from locals and advises bringing him to the venue, signaling light international flavor for the speed skating event.
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Brannamans
Henry
Bart
Lou Dennis
Pro Grid Hall To Choose By Mike Ratcher
MIAMI AP The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee meets here Saturday at the Super Bowl site with strong likelihood that Vince Lombardi and Jim Brown will be enshrined. Final decision not expected until February. Brown leads league rushing. Lombardi’s death fuels push for eligibility in the coaches/administrators category. Other 1965 graduates up for first-time eligibility include Dick Lane Roosevelt Brown and Joe Schmidt among remaining nominees.
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Decatur
Dan Ville
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Qoo
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Dallas
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Vince Lombardi
Jimmy Brown
Brown
Dick "Nighl Train” Lane
Roosevelt Brown
New York
Gramly
Joe Schmidt
Detroit
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