Allen Gets 'Skins' Post as Coach Shuffle Continues
Charley Winner was fired by the St. Louis Cardinals as George Allen was named Redskins coach and general manager replacing Bill Austin. The NFL coaching carousel added nine departures since September with names including Clive Rush Tom Fears Phil Bengtson and Blanton Collier.
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Kansas Jayhawks eye 1971 Big Eight title and Final Four
Sport Talk by Bill Mayer discusses Kansas varsity basketball targeting the 1971 Big Eight championship NCAA Regional and Final Four in Houston. It notes key players, potential 1971-72 frontline changes, guard prospects, and comparisons with Pepper Rodgers era coaching shifts at KU.
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Fights Last Night In Tokyo Bangkok Las Vegas
In Tokyo Cassius Nairo outpointed Lee Keun tak of South Korea. Bangkok Haasai Sitthi bunlert outpointed Johnny Infante of Australia. Las Vegas Kile Shavers stopped Lee Hates of Seattle after two rounds.
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UCLA Aide Appointed Virginia Tech Offensive Line Coach
Fred Van Appen, 28, former UCLA offensive line coach, was named to the same position at Virginia Tech under new head coach Charlie Coffey. The move marks another addition to the Hokies coaching staff as they rebuild their program.
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Rich Yunkus and Roche pace college wins for Tech and South Carolina
Georgia Tech's Rich Yunkus scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Yellow Jackets defeated Clemson 72-55. South Carolina's John Roche set a school scoring record with 21 points in an 84-71 win over Temple, while St Bonaventure fell 75-73 to Detroit as Erik Rucker iced the game with two late free throws.
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Sore Throat Puts Morton on Shelf
Dallas Cowboys halted practice as quarterback Craig Morton rested home with a severe sore throat. Coach Tom Landry confirmed Morton’s throat issue, noting the doctor’s concern as Dallas prepared to face Baltimore in the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Pro Cage Report NBA Wednesday Results
Boston 107 Seattle 12 Capernnati 143 Portland 128 Detroit 10 San IMego 94 Buffalo 115 San Fran 108 New York 127 Cleveland 4 Milwaukee 119 Chicago 106 Only games scheduled Wentucky 45 Virginia 157 Carolina 120 Floridians 1138 New York 100 Memphis 101 Indiana 11 Utah 106
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Brodie Named NFL Most Valuable Player for 1970
San Francisco quarterback John Brodie won AP NFL MVP honors, edging George Blanda 33 to 27. The 14th season with the 49ers followed a 10 3 1 finish and included 2 941 passing yards and 24 touchdowns, with Tarkenton and Alan Page also picked in the top three.
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LHS Wrestlers and Gymnasts Set for Friday Home Meets
Lawrence High hosts Topeka West in a dual as three wrestlers remain undefeated Jim Culver 105 John Burggraf 138 and Roger Page 167 lead the Lions B team starts 6 15 p m varsity 7 15 p m. Friday night gymnasts welcome Salina South and Central at 7 p m missing Randy Johnson due to a head injury.
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Haste Urged As Deadline Hums In Hurry Up Push
A terse note warns to hurry later and catch up quickly, signaling mounting pressure to accelerate actions and meet looming deadlines. It signals a sprint to stay on track amid mounting tasks and shifting schedules.
Smith Out For Cats
Kansas State forward Eddie Smith is out indefinitely with a severe ankle injury after slipping on snow in Leavenworth. The senior has played in 11 games this season, averaging 8.2 points, and will miss upcoming games against Nebraska and Oklahoma as the team trims to nine players.
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Liston Death Still Mystery Tests Planned
LAS VEGAS AP Police say Sonny Liston was found dead with heroin in his home and needlemarks on his arms. His former lawyer said Liston feared needles and tests were ordered to determine the cause of death. Autopsy had not yet revealed a cause. Liston was 38.
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College scores roundup from games across conferences
East TAU defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 66 to 40 while Iona beat Vermont 72 to 66 Amherst edged Tufts 84 to 68 NYU topped Wagner 91 to 71 Holy Cross beat Syracuse 83 to 60 Navy downed Nech 94 to 74 Clemson beat Tech 72 to 58 South Carolina won 84 to 70 over Temple Willam and Mary 74 Pittsburgh 82 George Washington 76 NC A&T 114 Elizabeth City 96 Virginia Commonwealth 97 Mount St Marys 109 St Francis 105 Texas 74 Tulane 70 Kentucky Wesleyan 88 Cent State Ohio 62 NC State 83 Maryland 81 Duke 68 Wake Forest 67 Alabama 90 Florida 63 Midwest results include Miami 61 Kent State 49 OT Detroit 75 St Bonaventure 73 Michigan 95 Australian Nationals 78 Duquesne 84 Navier Al 77 Wheaton 92 Ill Wesleyan 75 Cent Mich 75 Mt State 68 Toledo 74 San Diego 60 Wooster 80 Hiram 75 Akron 98 Youngstown 73 Missouri KC 83 Missouri Valley 74 Missouri Western 78 Southwest Baptist 65 St Mary of the Plains 63 Kansas Wesleyan 61 Northwest Oklahoma 92 Fort Hays 69 McPherson 89 Bethel 82 Southwest Conference Payne 84 St Edwars 81 Houston 83 8 38 Creighton 76 Southwestern Tex 64 St Marys Tex 61 West Whittier 86 Claremont Mudd Colorado 68 UC Irvine 65 Pocono Classic Fifth Place Kings Pa 54 St Francis NY 67
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High School League Friday Schedule Highlights
Jayhawk League games feature Louisburg at Bald, Basehor at Madora, Stanley at Santa Fe Trail, Spring Hill at Wellsville. Pioneer League matchups include DeSoto at Osawatomie, Tonganoxie at Gardner, Paola at Lansing. Jefferson County games list Jefferson North at Maston, Perry Lecompton at Oskaloosa, Valley at Jefferson West, McLouth at Hoyt, plus Linwood at Piper.
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