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Independent in Long Beach, California

03 Jan 1967

Page 18

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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1967

Page

18

Lakers slow and costly pace doom speed and defense

A columnist argues the Los Angeles Lakers’ problems stem from lack of speed and defense rather than injuries or rookies. The piece attributes decline to trades, draft choices, and defense gaps, noting Baylor and LaRusso aging, Hazzard and Goodrich lacking, and the team unable to match faster opponents.

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Lakers NBA Bob Boozer Jim King Larry Ellis Gene Wiley King Boozer Wiley Walt, Hazzard Gail Goodrich Hazzard Goodrich Darrall Imhoff T Hat Ellis Jim Barnes Barnes Rudy Larusso Elgin Baylor Bob Pellis Willie Naulls Mike Warner Jack Fwyman Bailey Howell Tom Meschery Ray Scott van Arsdale Twins Dave Stallworth Rick Barry Joe Caldwell Billy Cunningham Baylor LaRusso Jerry West John Wooden Wes Imhoff Tom Hawkins LaRusso Tan Willis Reed Jerry Lucas Howell Meschery Bill Bridges Laker Schaus Hawkins LaRussa Hawk Walt Gondrich Ton Uazzard Seattle Elgin Chicago Philadelphia Hal Greer Luke Johnson Jény Sloan Yakers Chitago Price
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Bama Rolls Past Huskers in Sugar Bowl 34 7

Alabama, ranked sixth, defeated Nebraska 34 to 7 in the Sugar Bowl at Tulane Stadium. Quarterback Kenny Stabler threw for 218 yards with Raymond Perkins catching all 7 passes for 178 yards, as Alabama clinched an 11 0 season and Bryant praised Notre Dame and Michigan State for the national title votes. Perkins signed with the Baltimore Colts after the game.

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New Orleans University of Alabama Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama University of Nebraska Tulane Stadium Bama Kenny Stabler Raymond Perkins Stabler Perkins Cornhuskers Crimson Les Kelley Steve Davis Jim Trimple Davis Nebraska Bob Churchick Dick Davis Baltimore Colts
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Bryant hails Alabama as greatest team after Sugar Bowl rout

Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant praised his undefeated team after a 34-7 Sugar Bowl win over Nebraska. He called the squad the best he’s ever seen, while Nebraska coach Bob Devaney admitted Alabama’s performance deserved a top rating. Notre Dame and Michigan State led the final AP poll with Alabama in third.

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Nebraska Bob Devaney Alabama Bear Bryant New Orleans Paul Bear) Bryant Bryant Wn Besten Bama Jerry Patton Junior Saginaw Mich Cornhusker Associated Press Notre Dame Michigan State
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Florida Soph Grabs Spotlight In 27-12 Win Over Tech

Florida sophomore Larry Smith outshines quarterback Steve Spurrier in a 27-12 victory against Georgia Tech. Smith rushes 34 yards for a third period touchdown and finishes with 187 yards, earning MVP honors while Spurrier struggles in the air. Tech led 6-0 early before Florida takes control with McKeel’s one-yard run and Wages to Coons pass.

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Florida Soph Spurrier Larry Srith Steve Spurrier Florida Georgia Tech Steve van Buren Louisiana State Plete Real Smith Tech Kim King Craig Baynham Gators Graham McKeel Jack Coons Richard Trapp Paul Ewaldson McKeei Yellow Jackets Ernie Kay Texas Bobby Downs King MecKeel Harmon Wages Larry Good
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