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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
7
Bruce Lowitt previews the NFL Final Four as the 49ers and Cowboys prepare for a showdown in Dallas. The winner advances toward New Orleans for Super Bowl VI after last year’s 17-10 decision by Dallas and the season ending 16-13 loss to Baltimore.
The Lakers routed the Houston Rockets 137 to 115 as Jerry West starred with 34 points and 17 assists. Gail Goodrich added 28 while Jim McMillian despite a serious facial wound scored 20. The win keeps Los Angeles unbeaten since Oct. 31 and extends the league’s longest winning streak.
The Birmingham Post-Herald names Earl Webb of Decatur High School as 4A Coach of the Year for leading the Red Raiders to the state championship. Statewide voting also recognizes Addison’s A G Hicks as 1A Coach of the Year.
In NBA action, Baltimore topped Philadelphia 117 to 114 while Detroit beat Milwaukee 120 to 118. Sunday results include Milwaukee 114 over Atlanta 92 and Los Angeles 137 past Houston 115. Chicago 103 defeated Seattle 102. Cleveland 108 edged Baltimore 102. ABA standings show Kentucky leading East with 29 wins and Virginia 22 15. West division leaders Utah 26 9 and Indiana 21 15. Additional Saturday results feature Utah 150 over Indiana 129 and Memphis 110 over Carolina 102.
College basketball tours ignite a busy week as top teams clash in multiple tournaments. South Carolina leads the Quaker City Classic in Philadelphia with a strong field including Tennessee and Villanova. Louisville competes in the Holiday Festival in New York while Marquette hosts Milwaukee Classic and Indiana eyes Kodak Classic action in Rochester.
Chancellor Willy Brandt of West Germany faces a bold political test as domestic issues and East West tensions shape current events. Analysts note shifts in coalition pressures and potential reforms in social policy and foreign outreach.
In the Shrine North South game Johnny Majors will coach the North while his brother Bobby Majors plays for the South. The Majors clan ends a 19 season era as kickoff at 9 10 p m EST and a crowd over 25 000 is anticipated.
Alabama prepares for the Orange Bowl showdown versus top ranked Nebraska after an undefeated season. Bear Bryant hails Nebraska as the likely best opponent yet and says his Tide will be in peak physical condition for the title bid.
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