Flu Bug Haunts Steelers and Redskins in Playoff Push
The Associated Press reports a busy flu outbreak hit both Pittsburgh and Washington as they prepare for New Year’s Eve NFL playoff games. Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw and others were hospitalized briefly, while Washington's George Allen described seven players sidelined by illness including starters on the left side of the line. Staubach will start for Dallas against Washington, which hopes rest and masks slow the flu as Dallas guards the Hill Gang and Pittsburgh eyes Miami.
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George Allen
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Paul Laavey
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Harold McLinton
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Bob Brunet
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Smith and Skaar Win Ski Races at Mt La Crosse
Ken Smith and Donna Skaar won the final race of the four day Mt La Crosse ski program run by the La Crosse recreation department. The event drew over 400 youngsters and featured registration at 10 a.m. with racing starting at 1 30 p.m.
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Orrs Return Gives Bruins NHL Top Spot
The Boston Bruins move to first in the East Division after a 2-0 win over Minnesota led by goals from Orr and Walton and standout goaltending from Ed Johnston. Orr returned from knee surgery and boosted Boston’s surge, with Johnston making 37 saves as Boston snapped a long streak of difficulty.
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Sam Cunningham Blocker Legend Fueled USC Trojans
Narrates Sam Cunningham as a top blocking star at USC, detailing his 10.4 yard rushing as a sophomore, 755 yards as a junior, and his pivotal role in openings for star runners. Compares his blocking to historic battlefield scouts and film heroes, praising his impact on the Rose Bowl and Pac-8 dominance.
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Paul Newman
Sam Cunningham
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Harmony and Preston win Caledonia holiday tourney games
Harmony defeats Caledonia 50-33 led by Randy Sikkink with 19 points as Harmony moves to 2-0 in the Caledonia tournament. Preston tops La Crescent 82-56 behind Kelly Fitzgerald and a 53 percent shooting pace, with Kikkink and Hampel contributing strong scoring for the Bluejays.
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Bowling league standings and top scores from South Lancs and beyond
Merchants team series led by Peter Nelson 793 in a multi‑league page listing top teams and players. Notables include Rue Gantka high single 207. MEN'S OLYMPIC with Merv Henley 225 high. Ball & Chain led by Gil Bonnie 558. Ladies Nite Owl top marks Judy Engelbrecht 562. Consolidated list shows Pyroil 284 team series and Merlin Lenser 225 high single.
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Metropolitan Life
Jim Gongo
Butch Knutson
J. Peterson
Doug Oldenburg
Dick Amundson
Merv Henley
Ball & Chain
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Lax Printing
Gil Bonnie
Paul Johnson
Bob Olson
Jeanann Hyslop
Sandy Gudbertson
Karen Johnson
Alley Cats and Pla-Mor lead in mixed bowling scores
Numerous teams and individuals post series and game highs across leagues at Bohemian Hall and Pla-Mor venues. Cookie Kraus leads Alley Cats with 467 in a high 171 game while Jim Kadlec and Milt Lenser top Pla-Mor with 613 and 246 respectively. other top performers include Darrel Neumann 636 and Janice Thompson 580 in women’s division.
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Snuffy
Cookie Kraus
Jean Tanke
Irene Nedvidek
Toots Malay
Liz Tooke
Helen Wohrhoefer
Ridgeview
Jim Kadlec
Fred Kabat
Milt Lenser
Tom Isler
Bob Kraus
Gene Jirsa
Hayes Tough On Buckeyes Ahead Of Rose Bowl
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says his team will be tough as the 14 point underdogs against top ranked USC in the Rose Bowl. Hayes praises discipline and wants anger from his Buckeyes after a 1971 upset by Stanford and notes players' high series in bowling.
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Rainbow Classic Semifinal Scores From Round
North Carolina 89 defeated Washington 72 in Rainbow Classic semifinal action. Louisville beat Hawaii 95 to 82. Fordham 85 over Cole St 69. Subpac 87 edged Utah 84. Utah St. topped Weber St. Utah St. 104 over LSU 83 in tourney play.
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