Colts Earn Respect Yet Remain Odds In Public Eye
UPI reports the Baltimore Colts, 11-2-1, face public doubt despite a star lineup and strong AFC results. Johnny Unitas remains celebrated, but critics cite unmemorable moments and cross-conference play as reasons fans underrate the team ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl in Miami.
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Cabrillo Eyes Shutout In Righetti Wrestling Showdown
Cabrillo hosts Righetti with coach Cliff Brookhart aiming for a shutout after strong lineup moves. The Hillmen, led by undefeated stars Bill Allen Marcus Gee and Don Willis, prepare for next week SBCL title clash while JVs and freshmen posted wins against Dos Pueblos.
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Roche lifts South Carolina past Temple in second half
South Carolina, ranked second, trailed Temple 33-30 at halftime before John Roche sparked a fast break to an 84-71 victory. Jim Jackson scored 15 of 16 in the second half to lead Detroit past St. Bonaventure 75-73. Rich Yunkus paced Georgia Tech with 35 in a 72-55 win at Clemson.
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Saturday WCAC slate opens with Santa Clara clash
West Coast Athletic Conference play begins with all eight teams in action. Pacific sits as slight favorite with 7 3 non conference mark as Santa Clara visits. Pepperdine at Nevada Las Vegas and UCLA hosting Washington highlight the open. Moore retires as Expos talent scout in Montreal.
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Colts Plan Business Trip for Super Bowl Avoiding Distractions
Baltimore Colts prepare one final Miami workout before a chartered jet to the game with Dallas. Wives and families will stay home until the night before or day of the Super Bowl as part of a focused plan. Center Bill Curry says the team will push hard to reach peak fitness for the Lombardi Cup and $15 000 per man prize.
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Santa Maria guessers win grid contest
Two Santa Maria football fans shared first prize in the Records Bowl Game contest. Delbert Freitas and Jessie Bernal both missed two winners yet chose the same tiebreaker score West 26 19 in the Shrine Game. Actual score was 17 13. In another deadlock two Lompocans placed third with two misses.
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Palmer struggles as Campbell winner opens at LA Open
Defending champion Billy Casper and 138 pros including Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino begin the $110,000 Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Rancho Park. Palmer, 41, notes improved driving but hesitant putting. Casper ties for 68 in pro-am, while Trevino and other stars compete for early momentum in the 1971 PGA season opener.
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Cowboys credit character as they chase Super Bowl
Dallas climbed from a 38-0 humbling to seven straight wins as coach Tom Landry stressed team character and players’ self evaluation. He said character holds a team together and rose to the top at its lowest point.
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Allen Hired to Rebuild Redskins After Lombardi Era
George Allen was hired as head coach and general manager of the Washington Redskins after Bill Austin was dismissed. Allen vows to win in 1971 and will first bolster the defense as he takes over a franchise with a long history of losing seasons.
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Chargers and Saints Lead Early Sierra League Rankings
In early Sierra League action West Covina travels to Los Altos for a top clash as 3A leaders. Covina and West Covina split top votes with West Covina earning nine first places. Dos Pueblos leads Santa Barbara County play with strong wins, while Corona and San Bernardino anchor the Ivy League pair at five and six.
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