McKay profile shines as Southern Cal coach and man
Executive sports editor praises John McKay for a nine year USC tenure with two national titles and five Pac-8 championships. He notes Rose Bowl success, a near third title, and McKay's strong recruiting staff while detailing the Notre Dame setback and McKay's handling of press questions.
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Lakers Face Suns at Forum in Evening Showdown
Pro Basketball action features the Los Angeles Lakers against Phoenix at the Forum with an 8 p.m. start. Also listed are Harness Racing at Hollywood Park with first post 7:30 p.m. Curling at Norwalk Ice Rink 7 p.m. Prep basketball at Marina Westminster Rotary Invitational with Sierra vs Rancho at 3:15 p.m. and Warren vs Millikan at 8 p.m.
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Morrall Holds Start as Unitas Returns to Action
Johnny Unitas says he is ready to play again after 20 minutes in the Colts 44 0 win over Atlanta but Earl Morrall should remain starter. Morrall completed 17 of 23 passes for 239 yards and two touchdowns as coach Don Shula plans to keep him the quarterback with two road games upcoming at Green Bay and Los Angeles.
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Rams Defeat Vikings as Scibelli Praises Line
Rams captain Joe Scibelli credits cohesion and protection for a win over Minnesota as Gabe Kapler-like protection and strong blocks by Cowan Mack and Carollo kept quarterback Gabe fast. Kenny Iman and David Jones earned game balls while Viking coach Bud Grant faced a tough halftime moment.
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Dodgers Struggle to Add Power In First Base Market
In San Francisco on a Dodgers winter market day, team officials pursued first base upgrades after a declined trade involving Felipe Alou and Joe Torre for Tom Haller and Willie Davis. Walter Alston named four targets and moved Allen to first, while Orlando Cepeda Frank Robinson Richie Allen and George Scott were ruled out as talks stalled.
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Debut Impresses Cal State Long Beach Coach Pleased
Cal State Long Beach 49ers opened under Jerry Tarkanian with a 79 54 win over the University of San Diego. He praised the capacity crowd and the early impact of Ray Gritton and Tap Nixon. UCLA's John Wooden praised Curtis Rowe on a 27 point 14 rebound performance in a 94 82 win over Purdue.
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Jets fined $2000 by Rozelle after officials uproar
New York Jets receive a $2000 disciplinary fine from commissioner Pete Rozelle following postgame criticism of officials after a 43 32 loss to Oakland on November 24. Assistant coach Walt Michaels and safety Jim Hudson fined $150 each for locker room conduct and obscene gestures.
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Schrader joins AP national board of sports writers
Loel Schrader, college football and basketball writer, named to the Associated Press national board of sports writers and broadcasters. He serves as president of the Southern California Basketball Writers Assn. and is one of 58 members casting weekly basketball rankings.
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Associated Press National Board of Sports Writers and Broadcasters
Reports on Radio and TV Listings
No events scheduled. Sports broadcasts include Lakers versus Phoenix on KNX at 8 p.m. and Long Beach City College against East Los Angeles on KLON FM at 8 p.m.
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