Grant Violated NFL Gag Rule
AP story notes Commissioner Rozelle threatened to fine Bud Grant for criticizing sparse Vikings dressing rooms in Houston before Super Bowl VIII. Grant, a calm, respected coach, called facilities shabby, sparrows roaming showers, and compared them to Dolphins’ quarters. The piece argues the gag rule silences legitimate critique and could fuel NFL arrogance as the league grows.
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Vikings clash with rushing Csonka in Super Bowl V
AP report notes Miami running back Larry Csonka predicts Minnesota will not resemble the 23rd-ranked run defense in the NFL. He cites Minnesota's strong defense led by Alan Page and Carl Eller and praises Vikings linebackers Roy Winston and Jeff Siemon as key tacklers while cautioning about Mercury Morris and the Miami ground attack.
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Van-Far Rockets Past Mark Twain for Highland Semis
Van-Far Indians used outside shooting to beat Mark Twain 65 to 48 in Ewing advancing to the Highland Winter Tournament semifinals. Kevin Cockrell led Van-Far with 16 points and 17 rebounds, while Arnold Meyer struggled for Mark Twain, and Reed’s team improved rebounding ahead of a Friday clash with Kirksville.
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Rangers Sign No 1 Pick Roy Smalley Jr in Quick Move
Texas Rangers wasted no time securing Roy Smalley Jr the top pick from USC in the baseball free agent draft They interrupted the telephonic hookup after the first round to announce his signing Smalley 21 son of a former major leaguer and nephew of Gene Mauch commented I am very pleased and excited The elder Smalley and Harding Peterson father of Eric Peterson spoke proudly as other relatives of notable players were drafted in the first round The draft featured 257 players selected in regular and secondary phases with several familiar baseball names tied to family ties and college programs through the event
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Associated Press
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San Diego
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Covington, Tenn., A Brother-In-Law of Cincinnati Infielder Phil Gagliano
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Cardinals add Jay Johnstone to 40 man roster
St Louis completes purchase of outfielder Jay Johnstone from Tucson farm club of the Oakland A s and adds him to the winter roster. The 28 year old, signed by the Angels in 1963, hit .270 in his rookie season and has moved through White Sox and Oakland organizations since 1969. Cardinals must decide by April whether to keep him or return him to Tucson.
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Church Games Postponed With Varied Local Action
Tonight’s sports slate shrinks as most events are postponed. The Capital City tourney in Jefferson City is delayed for the third night, with a revised schedule starting tomorrow. Mexico vs Jefferson City set for 7:30 p.m. Friday lingers as teams scramble for makeups and possible Monday play.
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OJ Credits Linemen for MVP Season
Los Angeles AP report credits OJ Simpson with the Bills 1973 success and NFL MVP award. He says the improved offensive line, coach Lou Saban, and strategic trades boosted yardage to a league record 2003 rushing yards while Buffalo finished 9-5 behind Super Bowl contender Miami.
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Warfield Hamstring Injury Creates Super Bowl Uncertainty
Miami coach Don Shula said ace wide receiver Paul Warfield left practice with a hamstring pull and it will be day to day. He would not run today and the team would ice it, with a Sunday decision on whether Warfield can play in Super Bowl VIII.
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NL Owners Refuse Everett Padres Purchase Bid
The National League rejected Wednesday the proposed sale of the San Diego Padres to Marjorie Everett led buyers. Nine to three, with Wrigley Stoneham Bavasi voting for the Everett group, the league left the door open for other suitors as a two week meeting looms and a revised bid may be considered.
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NCAA ends mid November bowl invite date
San Francisco AP reports the NCAA at its 68th convention eliminated the mid November date for bowl invitations, enabling earlier matchups for bowls except conference champions. The ruling, amid other actions, spurs debate on athlete dual status and potential abuses, while keeping scholarships unchanged and rejecting pre senior year recruiting bans.
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