Bills owner calls for referee Bergman's firing after costly call
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson criticized head linesman Jerry Bergman for a controversial ruling in Miami's 31-21 win. Wilson urged the official be barred from football, while NFL officials review the play and consider instant replay.
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Bartow Seeks Backcourt to Support Bruin Front Line
UCLA coach Gene Bartow worries over fielding a seven to eight man rotation for guard spots as he prepares for San Diego State. He cites Brad Holland and Andre McCarter as strong guards and Ray Townsend as a top defender while seeking a tougher frontcourt competitor to match past star Dave Meyers. Bartow notes Holland’s performance has made him, the coach, look bad for not choosing him earlier.
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Arabian Nights at Findlay Hoops Draws Saudi Cheers
At Findlay College in Ohio the Findlay Oilers enjoy a lively home crowd as 30 Saudi Arabian students in an intensive language program join the cheer section during holiday break. They share a dorm with players from late November through early January and chant in bilingual rhythm, adding texture to the games.
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Sports ion Radio and TV Televsion No Events Scheduled
Radio and television listings show no sports events scheduled. The note lists no programs or games for the period. A placeholder confirms a quiet sports slate with no broadcasts or contests.
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Raiders Beat Broncos 17-10 Behind Stabler Passing and Hart Banaszak Runs
Oakland’s swarming defense forced four turnovers and ten sacks as Ken Stabler connected with Fred Biletnikoff to set up Harold Hart’s two yard TD run and Pete Banaszak’s one yard score. Denver managed a lone field goal and Fran Lynch TD, with George Blanda sealing it.
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Long Beach State Opens Season With Win Over L.A. State
Richard Johnson watched as Long Beach State beat L.A. State 77 to 71 on opening night. Johnson, sidelined with a broken wrist, will learn next Wednesday if he can play this season.
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Johnson hopes for fate on wrist injury in BYU Classic
Long Beach State guard Richard Johnson faces a possible season-ending navicular fracture. Doctors will determine if the injury is new or old, with Friday's BYU Classic start depending on clearance. If new, he misses season. if old, he could return to face BYU.
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Vermeil predicts Rose Bowl upset and shares bowl lines
Dick Vermeil, confident, backs Uolans to upset Ohio State in the Rose Bowl rematch while praising Arizona State and other bets. The column notes other sports figures and commentary from Frank Tanana, Ron Fairly, Gail Hopkins, John McKay, Joe Hicks, and John Sciarra, ending with the Rams’ stalled offense in New Orleans.
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