Breakfasts with football press reveal odd Southern California rituals
A columnist mocks early football breakfasts with the press in Southern California. He jokes about 9 a.m. meetings, fire engines, and wake up calls, noting coaches Chuck Knox and John McKay host the events. The piece pokes fun at habits, timing, and the idea of “monumental announcements.”
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Robert K. Kerlan
California
Southern California
Chuck Knox
Rams
John McKay
USC
Green Bay
Knox
Wooden Faces Big Roster Shakeup At UCLA
The article details UCLA coach John Wooden planning a large roster with five prep all Americans added to the lineup. Key players include Keith Wilkes, Dave Meyers, Ralph Drollinger, and Richard Washington, while Bill Walton’s absence from interviews and height scrutiny is noted amid a competitive race for starting spots and rotation roles.
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Greg Lee
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Gary Franklin
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Rams face decision on conservative game plan versus Packers
Los Angeles coach Chuck Knox says he will not chase standings or imitate Hank Stram’s no risk approach. With a 5-0 start and a looming clash with Green Bay, Knox praises Harold Jackson and Merlin Olsen while praising the team’s entertaining, disciplined play. Fans celebrated in a 37-31 win over Dallas as Olsen stopped Calvin Hill on fourth and one and Jackson starred with four receptions for touchdowns.
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Bierman Returns to Intensive Care as Fever Emerges
Laguna Hills California Doctors said Bernie Bierman the football hall of fame coach was moved back to the intensive care unit after developing a fever over the weekend. The 68 year old coach had been off ICU Friday after signs of improvement following heart surgery on September 29.
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Bieyman
South Coast Community Hospital
Gillman named Oilers coach after high profile move
Gillman, who built a strong Florida State record and coached one season at Rice, joined the Houston Oilers in 1979 with a reported lifetime million dollar contract. He denies seeking the job from the start and will not hire a new coach until season's end. He took command of the offense on October 3.
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Bud) Adams
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Padres Boss Clears Up Stay Dilemma With Wry Quote
San Diego Padres president Buzzie Bayasi told reporters there is good news and bad news about the team. He joked that the good news is they may stay in San Diego and the bad news is the same outcome.
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San Diego Padres
Rams face Cal Lutheran as injuries loom at QB
Swann notes McAlister bruised knee idled extending to Jones and Schuhmann in reserve. Cal Lutheran game looming with Coaching changes and uncertain QB line. Rams report hamstring and shoulder injuries. attendance steady with 1,200 no-shows and advance sales up from last week.
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City flag football Basisi2 3 Gréd Enough Gradders
Fragmented OCR text mentions flag football matchups including Basisi2 3 Gréd Enough Gradders and Thirsty 19 J with references to Pan American, busters, and quarterly showdowns. Details are unclear but indicate a sports roundup with teams and scores.
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McCune keeps bowling lead in Regional Champions Classic
Clear water Fla McCune Munster Ind leads after 34 games with 7 469 pins for 88 pin edge over Nelson Burton Jr St Louis in second place Teat Sentiz River Edge N J sits third with 7 362 pin total Don Johnson Akron Ohio falls to sixth after Monday action with eight final games remaining and McCune seeking his seventh title of the year.
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Dolphins hold off Browns in tense late rally
Miami takes a 6 3 lead after Don Cockroft kicks three field goals for Cleveland as Miami disrupts the Browns in the second half. Dolphins pressure Phipps with five sacks while special teams misses keep Cleveland within one score heading into the final period.
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College polls shift as Nebraska tumbles, Alabama rises
The latest AP and UPI college football polls show Alabama moving to No 2 after a 2 0 victory over Florida while Nebraska plummets from runner up to outside the top five following a 13 12 loss to Missouri. Oklahoma and UCLA also climb with USC sliding to sixth after a 46 35 win over Washington State.
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Lakers Beaten by Braves in Exhibition Game
Bob McAdoo led Buffalo with 21 points as the Braves defeated the Lakers 125-104 in the Naismith Hall of Fame exhibition. Ernie Vilegario added 16 points and a game high 12 assists, while Jerry West watched from the bench with an injured ankle.
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