Oilers Coach Pushes for 44 Man Roster to Weather Injuries
Houston Oilers coach Wally Lemm urged expanding NFL rosters from 40 to 44 as a buffer against injuries. He cited Charley Johnson's broken collarbone and Jerry Rhome’s knee, saying three quarterbacks burden morale and play. Lemm doubts owners will approve the change and notes ongoing injuries to Webster Granger Campbell Regner Atkins. The Oilers sit 2-6-1 headed to Cleveland after a 30-20 loss to San Francisco.
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Frazier Knocks Out Foster to Set Up Clay Showdown
Joe Frazier defeats Bob Foster by a second round knockout in Detroit at 49 seconds after a fierce rally. The victory fuels talk of a title unification bout with Cassius Clay, who watched and taunted via television and eyes a February clash if Clay beats Oscar Bonavena.
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Soccer Master Retires From Temple After Health Reasons
William Leaness, who coached four All-Americans and compiled a 49.97.46 record over four years as Temple University’s soccer coach, retires for health reasons. Also, veteran guard Wally Jones will miss the Philadelphia 76ers for about a month after knee surgery from a chipped fracture in a game with the New York Knicks.
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Pro Football Standings in American Conference
The American Conference standings show only one game scheduled, highlighting the lone contest on the slate. No other results or matchups are listed for this period.
College Ratings Ninth Week Top Football Teams
UPI lists the ninth week rankings with first place votes and each team’s won lost tied record in parentheses. Details show the top college programs and their standing as the race for the national title continues.
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Dry Mortgage Hill charms with rugged humor and football chatter
A light column mixes weather woes on Mortgage Hill with mowing, ticket sales for Seguin football, and notes from Kerrville sports writers. The author muses on small newspaper life, Christmas plans, and daily routines as Thanksgiving approaches.
Cowboys On Spot After 38 0 Loss To St Louis
Dallas coach Tom Landry says many people are on the spot after the Cowboys fall to St Louis 38 0 ending their two game losing streak. He notes quarterback Craig Morton is under scrutiny but emphasizes the team must improve its 5 4 record and leadership. Injuries hinder Calvin Hill and rookie Duane Thomas may start if Hill cannot play.
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Small College Standings and Results Update
Arkansas State beat UT Arlington 27 to 7 while Abilene Christian defeated Trinity 20 to 15 and New Mexico State crushed Lamar Tech 69 to 37. This week UT Arlington visits Lamar Tech at 2 p.m. CST and Texas El Paso meets Trinity at 8 p.m. CST while Southern Illinois travels to Arkansas State at 1 30 p.m. CST.
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Texas A&I at Southwest Texas 7 30 p.m. CST East Texas at Tarleton 7 30 p.m. CST McMurry at Howard Payne 7 30 p.m. Sam Houston at S F Austin 7 30 p.m. CST Sul Ross at Angelo 7 30 p.m. CST Kings College ranked No 1 club football team in country with 7-1 record. St Louis Loyola Loyola of Los Angeles Siena and others follow.
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