Collegiate sports budgets face inflation and cuts
An Associated Press survey shows colleges cutting travel and meals as costs rise, with Bowdoin, Oklahoma, UCLA and others shifting to cheaper arrangements. Some weigh one-plant football or reduced scholarships to balance budgets while preserving revenue sports. Administrators warn of broader financial strain across campuses from Maine to California.
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Marlin named Texas Professional Coach of the Year
AP Dallas Billy Martin of the Texas Rangers, catalyst of a 1974 AL turnaround, wins Texas Professional Coach of the Year with 82 first place votes and 414 points. Sid Gillman trails, with Gillman guiding the Houston Oilers to NFL respectability.
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Tom Nissalke
San Antonio Spurs
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Longest pro game and famous NFL records noted
Q and A on the longest game in NFL history the 82 minute 40 second playoff between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs ending 27 to 24 on Christmas Day 1971. Also notes on two point conversion birth AFL NFL merger 1960 1970 Stickum and Tom Dempsey’s 63 yard record.
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Cosell to Quit Monday Night Football? A Tough Question for Murray Olderman
The column notes Howard Cosell seeks to leave his Monday Night Football duties after five years to pursue acting but ABC will not release him from his contract. Readers are invited to mail questions to Murray Olderman at the newspaper address. not all questions will receive personal replies.
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Teaff named Senior College Coach of the Year
Baylor coach Grant Teaff receives the Texas Sports Writers Association honor with 909 points, topping Gil Steinke of Texas A&I who had 664. Teaff led Baylor to its first SWC title in 50 years and an historic Cotton Bowl berth, while Steinke guided the Javelinas to the NATA small college championship.
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Steve Wright Faces Big Life After NFL Why He Quit Football
Steve Wright, six foot six, 250 pounds, played 10 NFL seasons with seven pro teams and Alabama. He quit mid 1974 with the Chicago Fire over rookie contract issues, then chronicled a turbulent career in the autobiography I’d Rather Be Wright. He now contemplates selling work after fixing his teeth and leaving football behind.
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Black Coach Frank Brown Pioneered DuSable Hooprise
Chicago notes Frank Brown, 56, first black major league basketball coach, led DuSable Panthers to 31 straight wins and a state final in 1954. Despite racist slurs and heavy scrutiny, his all black team reshaped play with fast break pressure and running, earning a place in state hall of fame. He later became district supervisor for Chicago public schools and advocates for more black coaches and officials.
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Southern State College tops Louisiana College 60 52
Clifton Lewis scored 15 points as Southern State College beat Louisiana College 60 52. The win left Southern State 7-2 while Louisiana College dropped to BU. The game kept Southern State ahead at halftime 35-26 with Cal Neeman leading LC with 13 points. Duffy Daugherty retired from Michigan State last September 1 after a 27 year career.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Fishing and Hunting Times
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to schedule activities. The notice urges planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak periods to find the best sport each day offers.
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