Winning Coach Allen Fired by Rams in 1968 shock
George Allen, famed Rams coach, was dismissed by owner Dan Reeves for a personality conflict. Reeves cited a near 50 000 annual contract and announced Allen would be honored, while Allen expressed surprise and thanked Rams fans and players for their support.
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ABA Eyes Alcindor As Must
Rick Barry says Alcindor joining the ABA would save the league and likely push a merger or major changes. He predicts a higher pay and contends the NBA’s prestige cannot feed players, while Alcindor’s choice could reshape pro basketball economics. In Indianapolis, Fred Lewis hit a 15-foot jumper at 2 seconds left in OT to lift Indiana over the 76ers 124-172.
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Holiday Tournament Opens As Eagles and Patriots Host
South Charleston and George Washington cohost a doubleheader Holiday Tournament at the Civic Center with Huntington High and Hun'a East. South Charleston 2-2 meets Huntington in the opener while George Washington 0-3 faces Huntington East. Key players include David Harrison 30 points for Huntington and Will Palmer, Rick Francke for South Charleston amid flu absences.
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Ohio Uscored First In Tangerine Bowl Preview
Ohio University favored to outpace Richmond in a high scoring Tangerine Bowl preview. Cleve Bryant leads Ohio with 2258 total offense yards and 14 passing touchdowns as Cleveland’s program seeks a 10-1 finish. Richmond counters with pro type QB Buster O’Brien and a 7-3 record.
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West lifts Lakers past Pistons in tight 95-94 win
Jerry West scored the deciding basket with 10 seconds left as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Detroit Pistons 95-94. West also became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 16,000 career points, finishing with 20. Elgin Baylor added key scoring while Detroit’s Walt Bellamy and Dave Bing led the Pistons.
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Browns use psychology to fire up for Colts title game
Cleveland backed by Jim Houston uses chalkboard messages to spur the Browns as they prepare for the NFL championship game against Baltimore. He stresses mental attitude and team unity as keys to overcoming the Colts and reaching Miami for the Super Bowl. The piece also notes Celtics rout and Wake Forest as Triangle Classic favorite in Raleigh.
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Pacers Tie As Netolicky Sparks Comeback In OT
Indiana rallied from a 13 point fourth quarter deficit to force overtime on a 12 foot jumper by Bob Netolicky. Netolicky led the Pacers with 33 points while Mel Daniels added 29 in the 124 124 tie before overtime action.
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Jackets Begin Tourney Quest In Fort Eustis Tourney
Fort Eustis Virginia West Virginia State opens holiday tourney tonight with a 9 p.m. matchup against Old Dominion College in the Fort Eustis Christmas Tournament. Coach Art Burris led the Jackets to Fort Eustis after a tip-off dinner as four games remain through Sunday.
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