Ali Spars 6 Rounds Before Blin Title Fight
Muhammad Ali sparred six rounds in Zurich to finish training for Sunday's 12 round bout with German Juergen Blin. About 1,000 spectators watched as Ali, at about 221 pounds, practiced maneuvering against Alonzo Johnson and Dave Atkins. Promoters face heavy losses as ticket sales lag and Ali signs autographs to boost revenue. Blin, lighter and shorter, is paid $45,000 and aims to avoid knockout, while his trainer predicts he is in top condition.
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A&M Names Bellard Adds Two Assistants
Texas A M head coach Emory Bellard announced two more assistants to his staff on Thursday confirming the retention of Dee Powell and John Paul Young. Both were assistants under former coach Gene Stallings.
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Matte To Play This Year Instead Of Riding Bench
Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte, sidelined by a knee injury last year, will return to the backfield for the AFC semifinal against the Cleveland Browns. Matte recalls his 1970 bench stint, discusses durability and a 607 yard season, and is praised by backfield coach John Idzik as a smart, tough competitor.
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Tar Heels Cup Win In Spain
North Carolina Tar Heels opened the International Christmas Tournament in Madrid with a 74-? victory over Juventud Schwepps of Barcelona guard George Karl and forward Bobby Jones each scored 17 points to lead the Tar Heels in the opening round. Real Madrid beat Union Espanola 107-90 in Santiago.
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Browns coach Skorich shines in first year
Nick Skorich, in his debut season, led the Cleveland Browns from a 7-7 record to a strong finish with five straight wins and a division title pursuit. He overhauled the lineup, promoted youth, and pledged continued success as he aims for a long tenure. In other boxing news, Sorimachi Ryu of Japan stopped Refugio Bar Ten in the fifth round in Tokyo.
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Saban Returns To Team He Coached To Two AFL Titles
Ian Saban returns to the Buffalo Bills as head coach and football chief after guiding the AFL era Bills to titles in 1964 and 1965. President Ralph Wilson confirms a long term contract as Saban plans a new coaching staff while Harvey Johnson shifts to director of player personnel. Wilson, Johnson, and GM Bob Lustig outline duties as the team rebuilds from a 1-13 season.
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Paterno Worried About Texas Ahead of Cotton Bowl
Penn State coach Joe Paterno voiced fear over his team’s readiness for Texas in the Cotton Bowl. He called Texas the best offense faced in six years and warned it would take a miracle to be ready after exam and holiday disruptions.
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Historians Clash Over Baseball's True Origin Claims
Researchers challenge the 19th century Doubleday birth story and propose earlier roots for baseball. Simmons cites figures like Phillipe de la Noye and John Adams, tracing lineage to Plymouth Plantation records and Bradford era times, arguing the sport's origins stretch to 1621 and beyond.
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Blanda Denies Discussing Oiler Position
Oakland Raiders veteran quarterback George Blanda denied reports he spoke with Houston Oilers owner about their coaching job. He said the conversation was not about the Texas team’s coach search and occurred only at a social event.
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Chiefs Dolphins Aerial Duel Likely In Playoff Clash
Kansas City and Miami clash in a conference playoff with Griese and Warfield leading the Dolphins passing attack against Chiefs star Dawson and tailback Csonka. Otis Taylor and Warfield have big receiving tracks, while both defenses feature solid kickers Pepremian and Stenerud. Regular season records were 10-3-1 for both clubs.
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Frank Robinson Jersey Retirement by Orioles Honors MLB Legend
Baltimore honors Frank Robinson after trading him years ago as it retires his No 20 uniform. Robinson, 1966 World Series MVP and 1970s AL Triple Crown winner, starred for the Orioles to win four AL championships and two World Series titles. The team notes his 545 RBIs last season and 500th career homer milestone while listing other retired numbers in AL history.
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