Steelers Fight Jinx Ahead of Browns Clash at Municipal Stadium
Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich says the Browns must play their best game of the year to upset the Steelers, who arrive with a 7-2 record and a five game winning streak. Pittsburgh relies on a potent ground game led by Franco Harris and a top defense that leads the league in interceptions. The Browns, riding a four game win streak, counter with Mike Phipps at quarterback and a modest ground attack led by Leroy Kelly.
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Beavers Open Season With Exhibition Demonstrations
Head coach Ed Partch leads a club drill with assistants as Beavers Bob Harvey 12 Joe Lamendola 42 and Jeff Brown 32 participate. The Orange and Black prep for their opener against Youngsville on Friday on the latter’s court, photographed by Journal Photo McEldowney.
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Bowl bids loom as contenders vie for coveted spots
The Associated Press reports bowl committees await final bids as top teams push toward key clashes. Alabama faces Virginia Tech in Tuscaloosa while Texas targets a SWC title with Texas A&M looming. Oklahoma, Penn State, Nebraska and Notre Dame chase bowls. USC UCLA clash may seal Rose Bowl berth. Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State and LSU also eye postseason spots. Mississippi State, Tennessee, Duke and Washington play pivotal games.
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Ninth Of Series AFL Student Is Rockets Warhead
Titusville previews the Rockets led by coach Joe Chalmers in Section 2 with six returning lettermen including Bob Ferro, plus new players from the jayvees. The team aims to rebound from a 3-13 conference finish last season. They rely on height and speed with a varied defense and a Brazil connection for Ferro.
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Norma Watrous Tops Lady Keglers In Bowling Scores
Norma Watrous led the Friday Night Mixed League with a 198 high, while P. Hoffman posted a 205 for CJ Night Owls as men’s league top score. Other notable marks include Don Svedtora 701 and Lorraine Powell 190 among scattered high games in various leagues.
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Celtics Hold Lead Then Bucks Rally For Narrow Win
In Boston Garden Friday, Milwaukee trails by 15 at halftime but surges as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scores 21 of 42 in the second half to beat Boston 95 88. Detroit tops Chicago 109 95. Kansas City Omaha defeats Cleveland 159 6. Bullets beat Phoenix 117 96. Seattle tops Philadelphia 105 92. Portland nips Golden State 105 97. Los Angeles edges Buffalo 103 100. John Havlicek leads Celtics with 30. Jabbar 42 for Bucks. Dave Bing has 25 for Pistons. Phil Chenier 18 and Elvin Hayes 17 after intermission for Baltimore. Wes Unseld 25 for Bullets.
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Claims Cheaters Win Olympic Honors
Kansas City AP report on Lee Evans accusing the AAU and Olympic Committee of seeking to disqualify athletes and alleging discrimination against Black competitors. Clifford Buck defends USOC standards, while both push for open eligibility and nonpoliticized Olympic competition amid controversy from Mexico City medalists.
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