Brown and Greene Named NFL Players of the Year
Larry Brown of the Washington Redskins and Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers were chosen as The Associated Press NFL Players of the Year. Brown led the National Conference with 1216 rushing yards and received 41 of 67 Offensive Player of the Year votes, while Greene anchored the Steelers line earning 32 of 67 Defensive Player of the Year votes.
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NFL Players Dominate 1970 Offensive and Defensive Ballots
O J Simpson Buffalo Earl Morrall Miami and Larry Csonka Miami tied with five votes for second in offense. Simpson led rushing with 1251 yards, Morrall steered the undefeated Dolphins, and Csonka totaled 1117 yards. Greene anchored Pittsburgh defense with 42 tackles unassisted and 34 assists, while Buoniconti Hanburger Lilly Olsen earned top defensive mentions.
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Washington
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McGuire Banishes Writers After Narrow Marquette Win
Marquette coach Al McGuire feuded with reporters after a 67-66 road win at Butler. Allie McGuire and Dave Diesman fueled the rally, with Butler’s Kent Ehret and Daryl Mason delivering standouts. McGuire praised Mason’s defense and noted pressure from Butler as key factors.
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Lions Embrace Subtle Shift in Frontcourt for Weekend Play
Lawrence High basketball plans a subtle lineup change with Ron Wellman moved to forward and Joel Rife to center. The Lions face Washington Friday in a Sunflower League tilt and Highland Park Saturday as they seek momentum after a 3-2 pre holiday start.
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Bruce Isu Grid Coach In Ames After Majors Resigns
Bruce, 41, was named to replace Johnny Majors who left Iowa State to coach Pittsburgh. He aims to assemble his staff by Monday and begin recruiting quickly. He agreed to a five year contract around 25000 dollars yearly with Cyclone Athletic Director Lou McCullough.
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Defensive Aide Fryzel Named Tampa Spartans Coach
Dennis T. Fryzel, 33, longtime Tampa defensive coordinator and architect of the UT defense, was named the Spartans' 13th football coach by the university. The announcement came Wednesday in Tampa.
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Chiefs Open New Season with Local Chiefs Players
Kansas City Chiefs launch a basketball team of local players led by equipment manager Bobby Yarborough as coach. The squad includes Bobby Bell Buck Buchanan Dave Hill Jim Kearney Mike Livingston Emmitt Thomas and Warren McVea. In five states they played 169 games drawing 249 225 attendees and raising over 253 318 for civic and nonprofit groups. In 1972 the Chiefs rounded ballers posted a 21 11 record.
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Stinson Extends KU Athletic Directorship to Jan 15
KU athletic director Wade Stinson will remain in his post until January 15 to handle NCAA business. He delayed plans to retire December 31 to attend the NCAA winter meetings January 11 13 in Chicago and fulfill duties as a member of the NCAA Council. Dutch Lonborg will serve as interim AD after Stinson’s final act. The university search committee led by Chancellor Raymond Nichols plans to resume interviews next week and aims to conclude preliminary work within a month. Stinson has yet to decide his future plans.
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Nixon Gives $1000 to Clemente Charities After Tragic Crash
President Nixon donated a personal $1000 check to Clemente's charitable causes aiding Nicaraguan earthquake survivors and funding a boys sports camp in Puerto Rico. Pirates plan Packers officials and fans mourn as Allegheny County declares a day of mourning and a memorial is set.
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