NFL to loosen rules and open offense in 1978
The NFL plans to loosen contact rules and protect quarterbacks to boost offense next season. Proposals limit defender contact within five yards of scrimmage and curb downfield jabbing by defenders, with 21 of 28 owners needed for approval.
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National Football League adopts rules changes for 1977 season
The league approves a safety for intentional grounding in the end zone and allows a seventh field official the side judge to monitor the dead zone about 15 yards downfield. Offensive players may hurdle others and pass blocking rules loosened to curb grabbing while officials review common opponent records to aid ties.
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Kinseth ready for NCAA bid as Iowa eyes title
Dan Gable says Bruce Kinseth is prepared for the NCAA tournament in College Park Maryland despite a Big Ten final loss to Mark Churella. Iowa, ranked No. 1, brings 10 wrestlers including six Big Ten champs and faces strong foes from Oklahoma and Iowa State. Also included are NFL salary figures by position.
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State tournament pairings set for twoA and threeA opens
In the twoA bracket West Liberty meets Denison at 7 05 Tuesday and Aurelia faces Central Webster at 8 45. The threeA opener matches Dubuque Wahlert and Ottumwa at 7 05 Wednesday.
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Hipple among eight inducted into Iowa high school Hall of Fame
Marion coach Hipple and Hugh Leffingwell head eight inductees into the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame during the boys state tournament week. The class includes coaches Ben Kammer Bill Stenecker and Dick Davis among others with players Johnny Grim Dave Gunther Ken Buckles and Dick Gibbs. Induction occurs at halftime of the Class 3A title game Saturday night.
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On This Date 1947 US Leases Philippine Military Bases
On this date in 1947 military and naval bases in the Philippines were leased to the United States for 99 years. The lease extended strategic reach in the Pacific as Washington and Manila formalized postwar security arrangements.
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Mets Infielder Bobby Valentine and Wife Playful with Dog
In St. Petersburg Florida during spring training Bobby Valentine Mets infielder and his wife Mary enjoy a light moment with their family dog.
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