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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1971

Page

6

Offensive Players Of Week In NFL Highlight Former Stanford Stars

Two former Stanford quarterbacks Brodie and Plunkett named Offensive Players of the Week by AP. Brodie led the 49ers past Detroit 31-27 with three TD passes and a 10-yard rushing score, while Plunkett, a rookie, threw for 170 yards and 1 TD in the Patriots 24-17 win over the Colts. Thomas scored four TDs for the Cowboys in a 31-12 win over St. Louis to seal the NFC East.

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Best Man At Wedding Johnson Stars Despite Cast

San Francisco cornerback Jim Johnson, best man at his brother’s wedding, remains among the NFL’s top defensive backs despite a broken wrist. He has played with a cast for five weeks as the 49ers prepare for a possible playoff run, confident he can help if San Francisco advances. Johnson, who joined the 49ers in 1961, has endured praised returns from peers and continues to compete against Washington with UCLA ties to several former teammates.

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Clemson Odie earns ACC sophomore of the week again

Clemson guard Dennis Odie, a Newark Ohio native, was named ACC sophomore of the week for the second straight time. He scored 28 points including six in overtime, grabbed 10 rebounds, helping Clemson win at Indiana State for its first road win in nearly two years. Odie sits fourth in the ACC averaging 20.3 points per game.

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Cincinnati Rout Clemson in decisive college basketball win

Cincinnati Bearcats crushed Clemson 93 to 64 after a 42 15 first half run. Reserve Lionel Harris led with 29 points while Mike Browning top scored for Clemson with 15 as turnovers plagued Clemson. Derrek Dickey added eight for Cincinnati as coach Tay Baker used reserves early and often. Wilmore injures Michigan in Invitational final.

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Ali Handles First Serious Workout Before Blin Fight

Muhammad Ali had his first serious workout in Zurich for the December 26 bout with Juergen Blin. Overweight but talkative, Ali trained before about 1,000 fans, including 300 school kids at half price. Blin also trained nearby as he aims to stay on his feet against the former European champion. A gate around 260000 dollars was expected for the fight.

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Marquette KOs Minnesota Behind Lackey 55 40

No. 2 Marquette sprinted ahead early and held Minnesota to five first half field goals as Bob Lackey poured in 23 points. Clyde Turner led Minnesota with 15, while Jim Chones limited the Gophers to 9, and Marquette stretched to a 25-14 halftime edge.

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Yale Defeats Wake Forest 83 75 Nonconference Victory

Yale edged Wake Forest 83 75 in a nonconference men’s basketball game at Winston-Salem. Scott Michel and Mike Baskauskas led Yale with key shooting after a 17 point halftime lead, while Wake Forest’s defense cut the margin late before Yale sealed the win.

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State Pulls Away In 2nd Half To Defeat Davidson

College basketball roundup notes Davison State pulling away in the second half for a 79 67 victory over Davidson. Other scores include Kentucky 111 Pittsburgh 127 Chicago 127 Detroit 106, Utah 96 Dallas 106, Denver 143 Indiana 108, and several regional game results across the slate with multiple colleges mentioned.

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Five Players Hit For Double Figures For Pack

Raleigh NC five Pack players hit for double figures in a 79 67 win over Davidson at Reynolds Coliseum. Sophomore Steve Nuce led NC State with 17 points, Joe Cafferky 16, Paul Coder 15, Rick Holle 14 and Tommy Burbada also contributing. Davidson's John Pexarak led with 13 as State built a late lead while shooting 58.8 percent to Davidson's 35.5.

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Bears Face Uncertainty Over Dooley Gordon Halas Plans

Chicago headlines reflect confusion as coach Jim Dooley, star receiver Dick Gordon, and owner George Halas weigh 1971 status. Gordon claims management hates him while Halas says no decision date. Bears, 6-8 in Central, face coaching questions amid unsigned 1971 players and wage freeze impacts.

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Family Weekly Cookbook Seeks Midnight New Year Dishes

Read December 26 entry in Family Weekly features Great Casseroles for New Year's Eve. It outlines carriplate recipes with step by step instructions and time saving tips for creating Midnight Specials for the gang gathering at home.

Family Weekly

Ask Them Yourself Answers on Marcus Welby and Yul Brynner

Readers’ questions on television roles and actor appearances are answered in this popular feature. Topics include whether Robert Young will continue as Marcus Welby after this season and if Yul Brynner is truly bald, with other current-interest inquiries.

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What in the World Read Colonie Capsulized Reports

Read Colonie Weekly feature offers cap su lized reports on marriage health and well being based on a recent government survey. It highlights how mental and physical health relate to marriage for over 65s and includes other fascinating facts and useful information in concise capsule form.

Colonie Sander

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