Nick Skorich Shines in First Browns Year as Coach
Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich, in his first year, guides a youth-moved 9-5 season after a 7-7 1970 finish. He replaced seven starters, rebuilt the lineup, and aims for sustained success including a division title. The season included a 14-13 win over Baltimore and a four-game win streak to close.
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Colt Star To Start Matte Not Helpless This Time
Baltimore AP reports Colt star Matte will start in the semifinals after a lean year riding the bench He recalls feeling helpless and inactive during 1970 and now returns to the field for a potential Super Bowl run against the Browns in the AFC playoffs
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Daw Bonn Griese Aerial Tilt in AFC Playoff Clash
Kansas City hosts Miami in a likely high scoring AFC playoff game with both teams boasting top passing duos. Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese and Chiefs QB Len Dawson lead potent aerial attacks that could decide the outcome.
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Indians Face 72 Deadline in New Orleans 1972
The Cleveland Indians face a April 19 1972 deadline from New Orleans officials on whether to play 30 games a season in the city. Vernon Stouffer and Gabe Paul have agreed to terms contingent on AL approval. Hank Stram praises Griese and Warfield as dangerous for the Chiefs.
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Munis Griffith State Match For Jan. 31
Armando Muniz of East Los Angeles and Emile Griffith of New York agreed to a 10 round middleweight bout on January 31 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The bout had been misdated as January 21 in an AP error.
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North Carolina Tops Spain in International Tourney Opener
Bobby Jones scored 19 points to carry North Carolina to an 87-74 victory over Juventude of Badalona in Madrid. The Tar Heels, led 44-40 at halftime, pulled away in the second half with 16-point margin. George Karl added 17, Bill Chamberlain 14, Dennis Wuycik 11, while Alfonso Martinez led the Spanish club with 18. Real Madrid defeated Union Espanola de Santiago, Chile 107-9.
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Ryu Wins Tokyo Knockout Beats Barrea In Fifth Round
Japanese welterweight Sorimachi Ryu scored a fifth round knockout of Mexico's Refugio Barrea in a nontitle 10 round bout in Tokyo. Barrea was ranked No. 3 contender.
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Santa Claus Must Wait As Redskins Set for Nfc Tilt
Washington Redskins prepare for their first postseason since 1945 as they travel to Candlestick Park to face the 49ers in San Francisco. George Allen emphasizes familiar surroundings and a simple plan of no mistakes and hard hitting for the NFC semifinal.
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Nolan Allen Grid Bosses Clash Theories in Playoff Opener
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan says he prefers to draft players while Washington coach George Allen trades for proven talents. The 49ers host the Redskins in the NFL playoff opener with San Francisco fielding a home-grown lineup and veteran additions like Randy Beisler Roosevelt Taylor and Bruce Gossett.
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North South Blue Gray practice dulls for next draft
Montgomery Alabama AP reports both squads show reduced pep in pre Blue Gray classic drills as veterans pace the lineup. coaches Allen and Peterson critique passing, defense and offense while noting young backups and two day synchronization issues. extra picks loom for 1972 draft.
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Ivan Allen Named Braves Director at Annual Meeting
Atlanta Braves president Bill Bartholomay announced that former Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen Jr. will become a director of the team. Allen will be installed at the stockholders meeting in January.
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Paterno Admits Fear Ahead of Cotton Bowl
Penn State coach Joe Paterno says he is scared and remains a realist about facing Texas in the Cotton Bowl on January 1. He credits Texas as the best offensive team PSU has faced in six years and notes a disrupted buildup due to exams and holidays.
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Bulls Place Guard Collins on Waivers
Chicago Bulls announced they have placed guard Jimmy Collins on waivers. The move comes as the team evaluates roster options midway through the season.
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