Friedman Sees Kern as Best of Modern College QBs
Bennie Friedman, former Michigan star and quarterback school owner, labels Ohio State's Rex Kern as the top modern college quarterback and a strong pro prospect. He praises Kern as a field coach who diagnoses defenses, improvises, and keeps his head like a computer. Friedman trains about 300 yearly and notes 30 to 40 reach the pros, citing talents from Alabama to Tufts.
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NEW York
Bennie Friedman
Ohio State
Rex Kern
University of Michigan
Friedman
Cleveland
Detroit
California
Nebraska
Southeastern
Scott Hunter
Alabama
Archie Manning
Mississippi
Southern Methodist
Chuck Hixson
Tufts
Peter Cohen
Frazier Sparks Knicks Past Rockets with 43 Points
Walt Frazier scored a career high 43 as the Knicks defeated the Rockets 123 110 in a high scoring affair. Willis Reed added 22 as New York rallied from a halftime deficit to top San Diego, while Elvin Hayes led the Surf with 25 for the Padres. Neal Walk scored a late layup to seal Phoenix’s 106 104 win over Cincinnati.
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Dave Bing
New York
San Diego
Phoenix
Cincinnati
Walt Frazier
Willis Reed
Elvin Hayes
Neal Walk
Suns
Gail Goodrich
Tom van Arsdale
Royals
Wyoming Black Athletes Sue Over Suspension in Protest
Fourteen black University of Wyoming football players filed suit in U S district court seeking 1.1 million dollars in damages and reinstatement after suspensions tied to a protest. They claim the rule they violated is unconstitutional and seek 75 000 dollars per player plus 50 000 punitive damages. Renowned team was ranked 15th nationally at the time.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
University of Wyoming
U.S. District Court
Wyoming
William Waterman
Decorah and Tipton Seek Wins to Extend Streaks
Decorah Vikings aim to reach 20 straight wins in a three year span by hosting Waukon, while Tipton eyes a 22 game run as they welcome Maquoketa. North Linn shows 5-0 junior high success. Mid Prairie and Fayette chase conference titles. Other notes include basketball schedules, meetings, and a Big Eight realignment vote at Newton.
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Decorah
Tipton
Dick Wuest
Decorah Vikings
Waukon
Northeast Iowa
Vikings
Newton
Waterloo
Sam Huff stays in game with Redskins comeback
Huff, 34, recalls considering retirement after a year off but returns as player coach for Washington. He credits Vince Lombardi, praises his honesty and toughness, and notes veterans gain more leeway than rookies. Huff remains determined to stay on the field and help the team score.
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Sam Huff
Washington Redskins
Huff
Redskins
The
Lombardi
Sonny Jurgensen
Neto’s Late Basket Seals Pacers OT Win Over Washington
Indiana’s Bob Netolicky hit a 18 foot jumper with 1 second left in overtime to lift the Pacers 123-121 over Washington. Roger Brown 34, Barnhill 27, Daniels 25, Netolicky 18 for Indiana. Armstrong 28 for Washington. Los Angeles beat New Orleans 117-110 in OT.
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Indiana
Bob Netolicky
Netolicky
Pacers
Washington Oe
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Washington
Roger Brown
Wee Geeee
John Barnhill
Mel Daniels
Warren Armstrong
Bucs
Bill McGill
Stars
Bob Warlick
Los ‘Angeles
Jackie Moreland
Raiders Wells Draws Three Year Suspended Sentence
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Warren Wells received a three year suspended sentence three years probation and a $2000 fine after pleading guilty to attempted rape. Superior Court Judge Leonard Dieden said Wells was treated lightly due to his clean record and football performance. Wells, 26, ranked sixth in the AFL with 25 receptions.
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Oakland
Warren Wells
Oakland Raiders
Superior Court
Leonard Dieden
Wells
Hoople Foresees Wide Upsets in Major Conference Showdowns
Major Amos B. Hoople predicts a weekend slate of upsets across conferences. Notable picks include Arizona State over Wyoming 26-22, Georgia over Tennessee 30-29, LSU over Mississippi 22-20, Yale over Dartmouth 29-22, Missouri over Kansas State 28-20, Purdue over Illinois 49-7, Southern California over California 20-18, and Iowa over Minnesota 32-14. Also forecast: Arkansas over Texas A M 28-20, Air Force over Army 35-16, Houston over Miami 35-14, Notre Dame over Navy 42-10, and several additional line scores.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Tennessee
LSU Tigers
Mississippi
Dartmouth Indians
Yale Bulldogs
Missouri Tigers
Kansas State
Arkansas Razorbacks
Texas A & M
Aggies
Razorbacks
Air Force Falcons
Army
Air Force Boys
Houston Cougars
Arizons
Wyoming
Air Force
Arkansas
Florida
Auburn
TCU
Baylor
Brigham Young
Arizona
Buffalo
Temple
Southern Cal
California
Texas St. Ae
Marviene
Colo
Cornell
Columbia Neyrer
Fihoma
Cardinals Hire Smith Benson
ST LOUIS AP appointment of two former St Louis Cardinal players to Cardinal staff announced Thursday by General Manager Bing Devine Vern Benson and Hal Smith have been Reds coaches. Benson was a former Cardinal coach under Johnny Keane and will serve as special instructor under director of player development Bob Kennedy.
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St. Louis Cardinal
Cardinal
Bing Devine
Vern Benson
Hal Smith
Cincinnati Reds
Benson
Johnny Keane
Cardinals
Bob Kennedy
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UPI
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Onassis
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Neto
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Hoople
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Missouri
Amos B. Hoople
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Miami
Fla
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Davenport Murphy Company
West 2Nd St
Des Moines
Hummel’s
Beaver Ave
Estherville
West Central Avenue
Marion Murphy Safes & Service, Inc
Sioux City
Bob Sauders
Pontiac
Hawaii
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