George Allen Fired as Rams Head Coach in Shakeup
Los Angeles Rams fire head coach George Allen at age 46 after seven straight losing seasons and mounting personality clashes with president Dan Reeves. Allen had revitalized the team previously, posting records like 10-3-1 and 11-2-1, but disputes and rumors of his departure led to the abrupt move.
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No gimmicks seen for Sunday's NFL title clash
Baltimore coach Don Shula says proven plays will win the title game against the Cleveland Browns. He expects no wholesale changes, just possible minor wrinkles on offense or defense. The teams met in the regular season with Cleveland winning 80 to 20, Baltimore's only loss in 15 games.
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Browns Houston Uses Psychology To Motivate For Browns Baltimore Clash
Cleveland linebacker Jim Houston has wired his team with motivational messages on the training room board ahead of the NFL title game against Baltimore. He says pros can be psyched and aims to keep players focused as Leroy Kelly leads the Browns attack. Shula notes similar defensive schemes and praises Houston Matheson Lindsey for pressuring receivers, while Cleveland’s 273 points allowed contrasted with Baltimore’s 144.
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Duquesne Advances to Second Round in Tourney Win
Duquesne moved into the second round of the All-College Basketball Tournament with a 99 to 11 victory over Texas A&M. Moe Barr scored 6 points as Duquesne pulled away late in the first half after an early lapse, while Jerrett Durham led with 18 points.
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Tangerine Beaver Cagers Bowl On Top Host Townville For Grid Fans 4t CANS Tonight
The Tangerine Beaver Cagers face Townville tonight as part of a college grid season preview. Townville visits the Beavers after Townville edged them 44-35 earlier. Corry Arsa High hosts tonight with junior varsity at 6:30 and varsity to follow. Townville arrives with a single win and a six game skid for Orange and Black.
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Blues Rally To Hands Penguins 4-2 Loss On Home Ice
St Louis Blues upset Pittsburgh 4-2 to extend their home winning streak to 11. The Blues began the comeback 33 seconds into the second period after the Penguins took a 2-0 lead on goals by Val Ponteyne and Gene Abriaco. Noel Picard sparked the rally, Jim Roberts added a third period tally, and Gary Sahourin iced the win with 12 minutes left.
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Jets Have Plans For Lamonica In AFL Title Game
Jets defensive end Gerry Philbin outlines a plan to pressure Oakland quarterback Daryle Lamonica in the AFL championship. He stresses getting to Lamonica early, pressuring him to force bad passes, and notes Lamonica's quick release and toughness. The piece contrasts Jets pass rush with Raiders protection and cites Lamonica's earlier success against Kansas City.
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Jayhawks Near 1,000 Wins After Nebraska Rout
Kansas powered to an 82-56 Big Eight tourney win over Nebraska to run their streak to eight and inch within seven victories of career win No. 1,000 led by Jo Jo White’s 29 points and six steals. If they win again they could reach the milestone at Kansas State on Jan 18.
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Bowling Ladies And Scores At Corry Meet
In Corry a bowling event featured players including Joan Tee Williger 175 Gladys Thompson 175 Barb Wickwire 189 Sally Mullen 182 Millie Orn 179 Hel En Chris 193 and Netoual 5 Stahl Jewelry 249 with Mosher’s Atlantic 20 percent. Dick Steves 205 225 Tony Amoroso 282 Emory Benson 214 and Er ie County Plastics 4024 Dexter Greng 211 were also listed with Corry Jamestown noted.
AFL Honors Go To Two Rookies
Dick Anderson of Miami and George Atkinson of Oakland tied as Defensive Rookies of the Year in the AFL after AP voting. Each received 10 of 40 votes from city writers and sportscasters. Anderson had eight interceptions for 230 return yards after stepping into a starting role.
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Grayson’s 10 Interceptions Surpass 35-Yard Return Highlight
Oakland’s Dave Grayson returned 10 interceptions this season, a figure tied to a notable 35 yard return. The article notes this achievement as a benchmark of Grayson’s impact in the defensive backfield and his role in the team’s success.
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Quaker City Tourney Opens With Brooklyn Roots
Philadelphia AP The Quaker City Basketball Tournament opens with South Carolina led by Frank McGuire of Brooklyn facing Rhode Island led by Ed Molloy The Flea in the first game DePaul meets St Josephs in the second Indiana Niagara and La Salle Penn State round out the night McGuire recruits from New York streets Molloy from Long Island is nicknamed The Flea La Salle aims to Champagne after the tourney ends Monday Exploress led by Larry Cannon No 7 in nation unbeaten in six games also headline Niagara star Calvin Murphy a 40 point scorer Philadelphia has claimed six titles in seven classics
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