TV Karras A Serious Figure On Monday Night Football
New York AP profile of Alex Karras, ex NFL defensive tackle and ABC Monday Night Football producer, detailing his serious side, acting career, feud with Howard Cosell, suspension over football betting, and his work advancing TV projects including a children’s film and a forthcoming book.
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Alex Karras
Karras
NFL
ABC
George Pilmpton
Paper Lion
Alex
Jets
Boone Arledge
Don Meredith
Minnesota Sues NCAA Over Indefinite Athletic Probation
The University of Minnesota files suit against the NCAA asserting violation of the contract with a member school. It challenges penalties imposed after three basketball players were deemed ineligible, aiming to restore full program status and alleging equal protection concerns. Plaintiffs include Magrath and several regents and ACAI members.
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University of Minnesota
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Minnesota
C. Peter Magrath
J.5
Edward
Devitt
Assembly Committee On Intercollegiate Athletics
ACAI
Wie
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Philip Saunders
David Winey
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Saunders
Magrath
University
Neil C. Sherfume
Loanie R. Thrane
Wenda W. Moore
ACIA
David W. French
Vera Schlezer
John Kareken
Hampden-Sydney Moves Up in NCAA DIII Standings
Hampden-Sydney College jumped from ninth to eighth in Division III rankings after a 24-14 loss to Davidson on Saturday. The Tigers drop to 6-2 overall while Davidson improves their record.
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McVay Takes Giants Post Amid Team’s Slump
NEW YORK AP John McVay was named the new Giants head coach after Bill Arnsparger was fired following seven straight losses in 1976. McVay, a longtime assistant with prior head experience, inherits a winless team that has scored only one touchdown in the past two weeks and vows to keep the existing nucleus and system while motivating players.
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New York Giants
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Julin McVay
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John McVay
National Football League
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Amsparger
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Oval
Dolz
Prtsult
John
Morgan Leads Repeaters On Majors All Star Unit
New York AP report names Joe Morgan Jim Palmer Randy Jones as repeaters on the All Star team. May include Moreen with Reds and others Concepcion Foster Griffey Rivers Brett Carew and Rose among the prominent selections based on votes.
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Jim Palmer
Randy Jones
Associated Press
Moreen
Cincinnati Reds
Dave Cash
Philadelphia Phillies
Palmer
Baltimore
Mokie Mark Fidrych
Detroit
San Diego
Jones
Jerry Koosman
Reds
Dave Comtepcion
George Foster
Ken Griffey
Concepcion
Larry Bowa
Philadelphia
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Vadon Griffey
Mickey Rivers
New York Yankees
Kansas City
George Brett
Rod Carew
Minnesota Dwins
Brett
Pete Rose
Cincinnati
Carew
Seve Garvey
Los Angeles Dodgers
Herrera named national back of the week after 319 yard game
SIU running back Andre Herrera earned AP national back of the week honors after rushing 319 yards and scoring six touchdowns in a 54 0 win over Northern Winds. Coach Rey Dempsey said he pulled Herrera early to avoid risking the NCAA single game rushing record. Herrera credited his offensive line and noted he was tired and hurting but focused on winning.
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Til
Andre Herrera
Southern
Ilinois
Associated Press
Rey Dempsey
Herrera
New York City
Dempsey
Eric Allen
Michigan State
Purdue
Andre
Jie
Cums
Mercury Morris
West Texas State
Montana State
Westchester
Community College
Sti Mage
Tony Dorsett
Pitt
Terry Miller
Oklahoma State
Jerome Persell
Western Michigan
Gifford Nielsen
Brigham Young
Toy Henry
Southwestern Louisiana
Squior
Southernllinois
University Af
Resignation shakes VCU athletics leadership
Noe abruptly leaves as athletic director at Virginia Commonwealth University turning the post over to assistant Lewis Mills. He cites internal disputes with assistant coach Skeeter Swift and mounting pressures after a six year tenure marred by controversy and a 9-22 basketball record. Mills confirms Swift also resigned as part of the turmoil.
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Charles Chuck" Noe
Virginia Commonwealth University
Tuesday Noe
Ashetic
Tewis Mills
Noe
T. Baward Temple
Voul Awark
Virginia
Temple
Mills
Skeeter Swift
Swift
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Schoal
Tate
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Har
Chip
Athletic Department
Earle McIntyre
Swit
Wallace Grabs N S Seniors Lead at Pinehurst
Bob Wallace of Pensacola Florida shot a one over par 73 to lead after the first round of qualifying for the North and South Seniors golf championship at Pinehurst Country Club. A second qualifying round follows as the low 16 advance to match play Thursday for a Sunday final. Wallace, 57, a retired Navy captain, was three over on the front nine but birdied the back nine on the No 2 course.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Bob Wallace
Pensacola
Fla
Pinehurst Country Club
Wallace
Navy
Font Navy Adds Font to Cowboys in WHA Trade
Calgary gets defenseman Mike Font, 24, from Winnipeg Jets for a second round amateur draft pick in a WHA transaction on Tuesday.
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Calgary
Mike Font
Calgary Cowboys
Winnipeg Jets
Five PCPA edges unbeaten in 34 13 win
Five PCPA defeated A Dress In Schoolfield Recreation Center Recreation Center edged the unbeatens 34 to 13 in a football clash last night.
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PCPA
Schoolfield Recreation Center
Turkey Stocking Plans Set for North Carolina Areas
Hickory, N C. R Wayne Bailey of the North Carolina Resources Commission announced plans to stock three areas with wild turkeys late this winter and to complete stocking a fourth area begun last winter. The plan was unveiled at a meeting with NC Wild Turkey Federation officials. Bailey cited encouraging long term prospects but warned success depends on preserved habitat. He urged continued live trapping and transplanting at an accelerated pace as stock increases. Commission assistant director Richard B Hamilton noted progress in training personnel on drop techniques and wild turkey management.
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Nic. R. Wayne Bailey
North Carolina Resources Commission
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N.C
Commission
North Carolina
National Wild Turkey Federation
Richard B. Hamilton
Lions tame Eagles with late 2h win in league clash
Lions secured a victory over the Golden Eagles last night with a 41-yard touchdown run by Mike Price and a 27-yard pass from Regele Luck to Mike Wilson. Jamie Harris opened scoring with a one-yard TD run as defenders Harts Keith Harrington John Henry McCauley and Brian Price starred.
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Regele Luck
Mike Wilson
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Golden Eagles
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Harts
Keith, Harrington
John Henry McCauley
Brian Price
Women's Squash Champ Wants Evert On Court
Gretchen Spruance, United States women’s squash champion, says she would love a hypothetical $100 match against tennis star Chris Evert. She notes squash differs greatly from tennis, with faster rallies and wall bounces, and cites Heather McKay as a world open champion who agrees Evert could compete in squash. The piece previews the first U S Women's Open Squash Tournament at Uptown Racquet Club, with Heather McKay among entrants, and mentions a separate $100 men's event in Philadelphia on Jan 16.
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Chips Roll Brien Covington Leads Blue Chips to Win
Brien Covington rushed for 10 yards on eight carries and scored five touchdowns to lift the People's Bank Blue Chips to a win in Optimist Minor League football. Covington scored four rushing touchdowns and returned a kickoff for 80 yards. Mik e Bays added two rushing scores, Edward Fulton directed the offense, and Alexander Totten led the defense with nine tackles.
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People’s Bank Blue Chips
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People’s Bank Bone
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Reggie Hodnet
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Edward Fulton
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Alexander Totten
Bays
David Evans
Brad Bullins
Lee Taylor
Tony Montgomery
Anthony Wiles
Curtis Stevens
David Jones
Riverside Lanes Ladies Non Classic results and league notes
Bowling results from Riverside Lanes include Alton's team and others with scores such as Richartison 195 and Childress 295. Various leagues show high game tallies like 225 by Herndon and 214 by Alderson, with teams including Walker's Upholstery, Sunbeam, and Mooreey Martin. Multiple matches indicate a busy Tuesday schedule in the Susurban and American Legion circuits with notable scores and standings.
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