Landry Cites Stats For Cowboys Ground Game Plan
Dallas coach Tom Landry says Cowboys must dominate on the ground to beat Green Bay in the NFL title game, noting Green Bay’s pass defense and referencing Dallas’s 52-14 win over Cleveland. He cites Don Meredith's controlled passing and strong punt returns by Bob Hayes as key to measures. The team prepares to travel to Wisconsin and face Green Bay Friday afternoon.
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Tate Flies to Dallas for Crimson Tide Cotton Bowl
Decatur Daily reports sports editor Ron Tate traveled to Dallas to cover the University of Alabama Crimson Tide ahead of the New Year’s Day Cotton Bowl clash with Texas A&M. He will file daily stories for readers and provide a complete Cotton Bowl coverage account from Dallas.
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Navy receiver Rob Taylor catches 61 passes for 818 yards
Navy wideout Rob Taylor made 61 receptions for 818 yards and six touchdowns last season, establishing himself as a primary weapon in the offense.
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Bing nets 1000th point as Pistons top St Louis 127 110
Dave Bing becomes the first NBA player this season to surpass 1000 points with 39 in Detroit's 127 110 win over St Louis. The Warriors snap a four year Boston losing streak by beating the Celtics 117 104. Other scores include Seattle’s 137 135 win over New York and Los Angeles 104 101 over Chicago.
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College Scores and Football Tie to 1945 Record
In ECAC Holiday Festival first round results St John’s NY 60 Syracuse Boston College 87 Penn State 58 Columbia 98 West Virginia 71 Louisville 94 LaSalle 71 Optimist Tournament Maryland 8% Cheyney Indiana football won eight straight to equal its 1945 mark. The 1945 captain was Russell Deal, father of 1967 defensive back Mike Deal.
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Indiana Like UCLA Says Coach McKay
USC coach John McKay says Indiana football is more like UCLA than any other opponent. He notes Indiana’s backfield and defense resemble the Bruins, and All America lineman Adri an Young and Tim Roosovich back his view. Indiana coach John Pont says his team is disciplined but willing to take chances.
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Aussies Clinch Davis Cup as Newcombe and Emerson Win
Australia retains the Davis Cup after a 3-0 lead over Spain in the Challenge Round. Newcombe defeated Orantes, Emerson beat Santana in singles, and New Santana duals secured the opening doubles with Newcombe and Roche clinching the Cup for Australia for the 11th time in 13 years.
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Aggies Sink Texas In Thanksgiving Victory Debate
Texas A&M and coach R. Stallings clash with Paul Bryant era as Aggies claim biggest win was 10 7 over Texas securing Southwest Conference crown. Stallings later faces Bryant's Alabama in the Cotton Bowl with players dedicating the game to him.
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ABA Roundup Bucs Trample Amigos for 25th Win
The New Orleans Buccaneers beat the Anaheim Amigos 120-93 in a doubleheader night, improving to 25-9. Doug Moe led the Bucs with 26, while Roger Brown paced Indiana with 25. Harkness added 21 for the Pacers, and Denver surged past Oakland with 15 second half rebounds by Byron Beck.
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Trenton State Officials Cheer Soccer and Rutgers Football
Roy Van Ness, athletics director at Trenton State College, spent his fall cheering for the college’s soccer team and Rutgers football. His son Dave starred as a Trenton State goalie while his twin Bruce played quarterback as a sophomore.
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Three-Way Big Ten Title Ties Highlight Conference History
Chicago report notes Indiana Purdue and Minnesota shared the 1931 Big Ten football title marking the fifth triple tie in conference history after prior ties in 1918 1906 1903 and 1931. The sequence shows Michigan Northwestern Purdue Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota as recurring contenders.
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Lemm Sees Oiler Offense Key In Title Bid
Houston coach Wally Lemm says victory over Oakland hinges on Oiler offense. He notes George Blanda’s kicking hurt Houston before, but stresses scoring more points and keeping the Raiders on their side of midfield. Houston controlled the first half, but Oakland dominated time of possession after the break.
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Raiders Favored By Ten Points In AFL Final Showdown
Oakland and Houston meet at the Coliseum with the Raiders listed as 10 point favorites. Oakland seeks its first AFL title after a 13-1 season and a 19-7 win over Houston earlier in the year. Star play includes Blanda’s 116 points and Lamonica’s 3,228 passing yards and 30 TDs, while Rodger Bird may miss the game due to a knee injury.
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Harvey Miller Dies in Fairfax at Age
Harvey L. Miller former president and executive secretary of the National Boxing Association died Tuesday in Fairfax Virginia at age not stated in the fragmented report. He led the organization and was a notable figure in boxing administration.
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Michigan State Football Records Under Coach Daugherty
Michigan State football teams coached by Duffy Daugherty hold an 85 win 42 loss 4 tie record across his tenure highlighting a long era of success and stability.
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