Hair Controversy Fades in Local Sports Scene
Nitro football coach Jon Loftis champions focusing on talent over hair as players debate headgear. Three former coaches Hamrick Kearns and Stover now display long hair, while a college coach warns long hair could cost a player a 5000 scholarship. Bill Brotherton shines at Washington and Lee swimming and water polo, and Sam LeRose attends a Columbus conference with WV officials.
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Gilmer County
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Fairmont
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Brooke County
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Bridgeport
Danny Clark
Huntington
Cowboys and 49ers Favored to Win Playoff Opener
Bruce Lowitt surveys NFL playoff matchups with Dallas favored at Minnesota and Miami ahead of Kansas City. San Francisco expected to top Washington while Baltimore likely dominates Cleveland. Unitas leads Colts past the Browns in a clash of defenses.
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Larry Brown
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Browns
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Bo Scott
Colts
Seven NFL statistical leaders head to playoffs
The NFL playoffs feature seven individual statistical champions led by Miami quarterback Bob Griese and Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach. Griese topped the AFC in passing and Staubach led the NFC in passing while Washington teammates Yepremian and Morris also pace players in scoring and kickoff returns. Other leaders include Curt Knight in points, Speedy Duncan in kickoff return average, Leroy Kelly in punt returns, Floyd Little in rushing, Fred Biletnikoff in receptions, and John Brockington in rushing for the NFC. Bob Tucker of the Giants becomes the first right end to win the receiving title.
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Skorich's First Year Revives Browns and Reaches Playoffs
Nick Skorich, in his first year as Cleveland Browns head coach, rebuilt a 7-7 squad into a 9-5 team, replacing seven starters and elevating young players like Clarence Scott and Doug Dieken. The Browns started 4-1, suffered a four game slide, then won five straight to finish strong, signaling a long-term rebuilding plan and ambition to stay in Cleveland for years.
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Jom Skinner
Cleveland
Baltimore Colts
Cleveland Browns
Nick Skorich
Skorich
Browns
Coits
Baltimore
Fred Hoaglin
Houston
Dale Lindsey
John Garlington
Hoaglin
Colts
John Demark
Dolphins Chiefs Aerial Duel Sets Stage For Playoff Clash
Miami Dolphins QB Bob Griese and WR Paul Warfield lead a top AFC passing attack against Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson and WR Otis Taylor. The teams meet in a playoff showdown with Griese and Warfield vs Dawson and Taylor, both offenses paired with strong defenses and precise kickers Pepremian and Stenerud.
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Bob Grim
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Kansas City
Bob Griese
Dolphins
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Chiefs
Len Dawson
Otis Taylor
Robert Moore
Associated Press
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Larry Csonka
Ed Podolak
Garo Pepremian
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Jan Stenerud
Redskins to Celebrate Jan 17 After Season End
Washington Redskins expect a Yule party on January 17 after finishing their season. The team, led by first year coach George Allen, will end the season with the NFC semifinal at Candlestick Park against the 49ers in San Francisco. The trip includes Christmas Eve on the West Coast as Allen keeps the squad familiar with the stadium and routines.
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George Allen
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Redskins
49Ers
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