Rams Fire George Allen After Rough Rams Season
Los Angeles Rams owner says the firing stemmed from a personnel clash with head coach George Allen. Reeves, the team president and general manager, cited a yearlong losing stretch and a deteriorating relationship as factors in the decision.
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Colts Play It Straight Rumors Stirling In Training Camp
Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel cited rumors that George Allen would be fired if the team failed to win. The season saw whispers grow as the Rams faced the Baltimore Colts, with Allen suggesting he might not return next year after the final game.
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Smith Lutz Take Doubles to Cap Davis Cup Victory
Smith and Lutz defeated Australia 6-4 6-2 4-6 4-6 in a Davis Cup doubles clash to help the United States seal the win in Adelaide. Ray Ruffels and John Alexander provided competition as Australia pressed back in the decisive match.
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Namath Named AFL Player of the Year in 1968
New York News recalls Joe Namath earning the AFL Player of the Year honor for 1968 as the Jets pursued their playoff bid. The piece outlines Namath’s 1968 season statistics, team context, and mentions other key AFL figures, including teammates and rivals, amid celebration of the league’s top performer.
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Eagles Owner Hints Kuharich Future In April Bid
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jerry Wolman signals a possible decision on coach Joe Kuharich by next April while Kuharich remains on a year to year coaching deal and a long term general manager pact. Wolman also notes Kuharich will attend the upcoming NFL draft with staff and discusses potential buyers as bankruptcy issues loom with a May deadline to resolve $35 million in creditor claims.
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NFL All Stars Offense and Defense Selections Listed
A list of offensive and defensive selections features players and teams including Jackie Smith St Louis Carroll Dale Gr Bay George Andrie Dallas Roy Jefferson Pittsburgh Alex Karras Detroit Bob Vogel Baltimore Walter Johnson Cleveland Ernie McMillan St Louis Tommy Nobis Atlanta Gale Gillingham Green Bay Mike Curtis Baltimore Tam Mack Los Angeles Dave Wilcox San Francisco Bot DeMarco St Louis Don Meredith Dallas Jim Johnson San Francisco RH Bill Brown Minnesota Ed Meador Los Angeles Don Perkins Dallas Willie Wood Green Bay highlighted by position and team pairings.
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All Players All-Pro Team Picked by NFL Vets
In the 14th annual NFL players poll 22 stars are named to the All-Players All-Pro squad. Key selections include Gale Sayers and Earl Morrell at running back and quarterback, with John Mackey and Clifton McNeil starring at end and flanker. The NEA and CBS special will air December 23.
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