Colts owe late defense for win over Rams
Don Shula credited Baltimore defensive standout Bubba Smith and linebacker Mike Curtis for turning the season around. Smith moved to end this year boosting speed and power, while Curtis earned the “mad dog” label with relentless blitzes that stymied the Rams in a crucial Baltimore victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram
Colt
Don Shula
Baltimore
Bubba Smith
Mike Curtis
Rams
Bubba
Mike
L.A
Curtis
Smith
Shula
Mammoth
Ray Nitschke
Green Bay
Tommy Brookshier
Packers
Nitschke
Colts
Duke University
Detroit
Cleveland Browns
Roran Gabriel
Mad Dog
Bill Curry
Terry Cole
Rams Seek Return After Disappointing Season
The Rams scatter nationwide after finishing second to Baltimore and face winter surgeries for players including David Jones, Maxie Baughan, and Tommy Mason as they aim to regroup for a push to be No. 1. Jones will have calcium treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams
Baltimore
David Jones
Maxie Baughan
Tommy Mason
Jones
Detroit
Washington
Redskins
Denver
O.J. Simpson
Roger Brow
Bill Munson
Ali Begins Jail Conditioning
Muhammad Ali on a 10 day jail term for a past traffic ticket calls it conditioning for a looming five year federal sentence for refusing military service. He says the stay helps him rest and connect with black inmates, while noting the broader impact of jail on others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
UPI
Muhammad Ali
Cassius Clay
Dade County
Ali
U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Asia
Africa
Prep Basketball Schedule and Betting Odds Item
Prep basketball see schedule on C-2. Harness racing Hollywood Park first post 7 30 p m. Pro basketball Lakers vs Royals at Forum eight p m. Weather alert noted left elbow injury may require surgery. Seema bats update unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Park
Lekers
Royals
Forum
Sis Te
Falcons Fire Five Assistant Coaches After 2-12 Season
Atlanta Falcons head coach Norm Van Brocklin dismisses five assistants including ex Rams links Bill Jobko Jim Phillips Bob Fry Hal Herring and John Symank after a 2-12 season. Steelers also fire Bill Austin as their coach after a 2-11-1 record. Dan Rooney mentions possible replacements Joe Paterno and Bill Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Falcons
Stirling
Norm van Brocklin
Falcons
Rams
Pittsburgh
Ram
Bill Austin
Steelers
Falcon
Bob Fry
Bill Jobko
Jim (Red) Phillips
Hal Herring
John Symank
van Brocklin
Norb Hecker
Lew Carpen
Fry
Herring
Lymank
NFL
Jobko
Phillips
Dan Rooney
Penn State
Joe Paterno
Florida State
Bill Peterson
Austin
Pro Bowl Bids 8 Colts 7 Rams for Western Conference
The Baltimore Colts lead with eight Pro Bowl selections and the Los Angeles Rams have seven as the NFL announces the Western Conference rosters for the 19th annual Pro Bowl on January 19 at the Coliseum. Among the Colts were Morrall Matte Mackey Richardson Vogel Miller Curtis Boyd, with first time picks Scibelli and Cowan. Rams picks include Gabriel Scibelli Olsen Jones Olsen is a rookie this year and eight per team rule noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Colts
Rams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dave Lewis
No. 2
No. 1
Bears
Coliseum
George Allen
Fritz Graf
Willie Ellison
Jack Snow
Preston Pearson
Tom Shaw
Baughan
Mason
Tommy
Les Josephson
Long Beach
Billy Truax
Truax
Gene Breen
St. John’s Hospital
Santa Monica
Combined News Services
Ter
By AL Larson
Roman Gabriel
Joe Scibelli
Tom Mack
Charlie Cowan
Merlin Olsen
Sive
Fred Miller
Bob Boyd
Morrall
John Unitas
Pittsburgh Steelers
Eddie Lebaron
Clifton McNeil
San Francisco
Donny Anderson
Alan Page
Carl Eller
Minnesota
Curtis and
Matte
Charlie Sanders
Aameahem Barmey
Liens Ue Wood
Roosevelt Wa
Bruins
KTLA