Heroes and hounds of fame a study on athletes’ images
A 2 500 person survey funded by sports advertisers analyzes how athletes are known admired liked and trusted. Stan Musial tops trust and likability while Ali Namath and Cosell rank poorly in liking. results reflect white middle American notions and reveal race biases in ratings.
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Players strike in NFL Odds players strike in NFL
Odds of an NFL players strike are cited at five to one by Murray Olderman. The column analyzes bargaining tensions, possible impact on games, and what a strike could mean for teams, players, and fans this season.
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Miller
Pro Football Q and A with Raiders insights and playoff pay
Readers ask about Ken Stabler with the Spokane Shockers and how the Raiders scouted him. The column confirms Stabler played two games in 1968 on loan from the Raiders for experience. It also notes NFL pay details for Super Bowl winners and related postseason salaries.
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Five chances in six strike likely after CBA expires
Source close to the NFL Players Association says a players strike is likely next summer after the collective bargaining agreement expires January 31. Murray Olderman invites readers to send questions for his column and notes he cannot answer every inquiry.
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NCAA physician calls for federal support for injury study institute
Dr. Donald Cooper of Oklahoma State University urged federal backing to create a national sports injury data bank covering all sports. He cited knee injuries in high school football estimated at 1.2 million and noted safety gear like mouthpieces reduce dental cases. He also summarized helmet standards proposed to start in 1975.
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Browns Name Forest Gregg New Offensive Line Coach
Cleveland Browns announce Forest Gregg eight time All Pro tackle will coach the offensive line replacing Jerry Smith who moves to player personnel. Head Coach Nick Skorich calls Gregg one of the finest linemen in pro football history and predicts strong teaching of line techniques.
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NBA All Stars fill out squads for Seattle game
Eight players were chosen to complete the East and West rosters for the 24th annual NBA All Star game in Seattle on Jan. 15. DeBusschere and Thurmond headlined additions, joining a list of veterans and first timers on both squads.
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Stand-in wrestler wins big at Chico State meet
Vic Vorobieff 22, a Chico State junior from San Gabriel, traveled to San Jose to watch a meet where teammate Dan Eckly earned a spot in 134 pounds. The stand-in weighed in within limit after a last minute weight cut and won three straight pins, plus trophies for most pins and fastest pin at Hayward State’s 12 team tourney.
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Miller wins rain shortened Crosby Pro Am at Pebble Beach
Johnny Miller captured the 54 hole Crosby National Pro-Am title at Pebble Beach after rain halted play. He finished 10 under par with a 208, earning three fourths of the purse and $27,750. Grier Jones was four behind at 212.
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