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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
9
A nostalgic holiday piece listing sports figures and enthusiasts from Corry, detailing playful wish lists for players, coaches, reporters, and friends. The column blends humor with sport culture as it imagines gifts and fortunes for a wide cast of local names and teams.
Referees drew expectable wrath as Milwaukee Bucks racked six technical fouls in a 109 98 loss to Atlanta Hawks. Coach Nelson blasted officials Earl Strom and Mel Whitworth over a defensive zone controversy amid a rough night for both teams. Other NBA results include Pistons 108 Bulls 107 Nets 103 Braves 102 Blazers 168 Lakers 98 Spurs 107 Rockets 101 Suns 129 Celtics 110 and Warriors 98 Nuggets 83.
Tony Dorsett and Walter Payton headline the opening NFC playoff game in Dallas as the Bears visit the Cowboys. Payton rushed for 1852 yards and 18 TDs, while Dorsett scampered for 1007 yards with 12 scores, with Dallas boasting leading offense and Staubach guiding the attack.
College round up shows Bill Cartwright debuting for San Francisco with 14 points as the Dons lose 87 85 to Rhode Island. Coach Gaillard says Cartwright not fully ready and will be kept in shape. San Francisco had previous night loss to California and now drops three games in a row at home under eight year coach Gaillard.
Arkansas coach Lou Holtz says attorney John W Walker informed him that 12 Razorback players will not travel to the Orange Bowl after Holtz excluded three standouts from the game. Attorneys PA Hollingsworth and Walker represent running backs Ben Cowins Micheal Forrest and flanker Donnie Bobo who were kept from playing. Holtz praised his remaining squad but noted the team can still compete in the January 2 contest against No 2 Oklahoma.
Eighth ranked Penn State arrives in Tempe as a five point favorite against 18th ranked Arizona State in the Fiesta Bowl on Christmas Day. The Nittany Lions, East champions with a 10 1 record, seek motivation after a late season schedule snub while Arizona State tied for the Western Athletic Conference title with a 9 2 mark under Frank Kush.
Orland o Fla Florida State defeated Texas Tech 40 17 in the Tangerine Bowl to cap a 1 2 season and boost its ranking prospects. Coach Bobby Bowden said he may face firing after two seasons while praising the program's rise from the Bottom 20 to top national contention. The Seminoles losses came against Miami and San Diego State as the season began.
Shotts Yanks end Thur trade dispute with Munson after anger at world champion Yankees soap opera. Steinbrenner met in Canton, Ohio, and resolved the issue as Munson sought to be traded to Cleveland to be nearer his Canton hometown. In other sports news, Steelers coach Noll lists Mel Blount doubtful for Denver playoff clash with hamstring injury and Bennie Cunningham limited. Watts may be traded from Seattle after limited action under coach Lenny Wilkens.
Colgate University earns the Eastern College Athletic Conference award as football team of the year. The Red Raiders finished 10-1, winning their first 10 games before a loss to Delaware, marking the program’s most victories in a season.
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