Swede Lee’s Texarkana football boom and race harmony
Texarkana Arkansas School Board hired Robert E Swede Lee at 20000 a year to coach football. Lee led the 13 0 state championship season and helped ease racial tensions, with players and fans praising academic focus and public support despite salary backlash.
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Ten teams still in running for playoff spots
In a crowded NFL outlook, after 12 games two remain, ten teams chase five playoff berths. Key matchups include Cleveland at Cincinnati, Washington at Dallas, and Kansas City at Oakland. Predictions rank Raiders over Chiefs and Bengals over Browns, with several other divisional battles shaping seeds.
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Johnson brothers named to Little All-American team again
Billy Johnson of Widener College and Gary Johnson of Grambling earn AP Little All-America honors for a second straight year alongside Tennessee State line backer Raymond Bryant. The backfield also features Kim McQuilken Lehigh Thomas Nevada Las Vegas and Wilbert Montgomery Abilene Christian with record yardage by McQuilken and Thomas. Defensive selections name Jones of Langston and Kollar of Montana State among others. team marks include standout scorers and top rush totals across multiple divisions.
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Finley says hands off Dick Williams
Mike Marshall moved from Montreal to Los Angeles as the Expos traded him for Willie Davis. Oakland owner Finley pressed for compensation before releasing Dick Williams and met with Yankees officials to keep him from moving. Davis’ Dodgers deal follows the Marshall deal amid San Diego sale talks.
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