Rivalry Fizzles as WVU and Marshall Hold Unbeaten Streaks
The piece notes both West Virginia University and Marshall University remain unbeaten in basketball and fans hope for a meeting that officials refuse to commit to. WVU fears risk and loss, while Marshall fans push for a national ranking boost by facing the Herd. A Mountaineer supporter claims WVU already has an edge this season.
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New York Yankees
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Yankees
Foster Parents Plan, Inc
Chiefs reliance on Dawson Taylor threaten Dolphins in postseason push
The Kansas City Chiefs lean on Len Dawson and Otis Taylor as split passes and deep receptions drive late-season wins. Dawson praises Taylor while coach Hank Stram notes their health and competition fuel the Chiefs in a critical AFC showdown with Miami.
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Bills Hire Lou Saban as Head Coach
New York AP reports Lou Saban to be named head coach of the Buffalo Bills on Thursday in Buffalo with a 3 PM EST news conference expected. Saban previously guided the Bills to AFL championships in 1964 and 1965 and is leaving the Denver Broncos after resigning as head coach and general manager effective Jan 1.
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49ers 1969 Draft Coup Paying Dividends
San Francisco capitalized on its 1969 draft haul led by Ted Kwalick and Gene Washington. The pair formed the NFC’s top receiving duo as Washington led the conference in receiving yards and both earned high praise from coach Dick Nolan. Kwalick finished with 52 receptions, second in the NFC, while Washington had 46 catches and a stellar yardage total.
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J Washington
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Nebraska coach Devaney rates Alabama as best test
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney called Alabama the strongest foe on the 1971 schedule after meeting them previously in bowls. He praised Alabama's defense and said the 1971 team is the best the Tide has fielded since earlier matchups. The No. 1 ranked Cornhuskers face No. 2 Alabama in the Orange Bowl in Miami.
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WVU Marshall showdown would draw guards Robinson and D'Antoni
The piece compares WVU guard Wil Robinson and Marshall guard Mike D Antoni, noting Robinson's streak scoring and D Antoni's superior assist total. It mentions team layoff before resuming play and highlights Dana Moran vs Tacy in post game remarks, plus a Yankee charity note.
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Wil Robinson
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Mike D'Antoni
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Uniontown
D’antoni
Russell Lee
O'Brien Works to Lengthen Kickoffs for Playoffs
Baltimore kicker Jim O'Brien, who won the Super Bowl with a pressure field goal, aims to improve kickoff distance for Sunday's playoff opener against the Browns. Assistant coach Dick Bielski notes efforts to shorten his run and time the kick more like a field goal, while acknowledging O'Brien remains strong on field goals.
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Dick Bielski
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Poca Dots Defeat Alumni In 78-50 Victory
Poa High Dots beat an alumni squad 78 to 50 as Eddie Null and Rick Darby led with 16 points each and Harry Wooddell added 15. Chuck Roberts pulled 16 rebounds while Roy Wagner and Joey McClanahan led the alumni with 10 and 11 points respectively.
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Eddie Null
Rick Darby
Harry Wooddell
Chuck Roberts
Joey McClanahan
Roy Wagner
Poca
Don
Hurricane
Jim Dagostine
Yepremian Tops NFL Scorers For Miami Chiefs Clash Looms
Garo Yepremian, the Dolphins placekicker, leads the NFL with 117 points and is a key clutch-player as Miami prepares for the Christmas Day playoff clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cyprus-born kicker rose from Detroit taxi squad to star, reflecting on pressure and accuracy and his late-season surge.
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College scores and player notes from mixed games
Basketball results feature Charleston Catholic and Lewis County winners, plus Nitro over Poca and several other college contests. The piece notes Rider’s Hillyard Christmas Classic results and cites Ro ger Staubach named Dallas favorite Cowboy for 1971 by local fans.
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