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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1971

Page

5

Indian Sign On Joe Kapp in Final Weekend Feature

In a Los Angeles feature, Joe Kapp plays an outlaw on a Warner Bros film while clashing with the NFL over contract validity with the New England Patriots. Kapp discusses moves by quarterbacks, his Milton, Massachusetts home, and plans to relocate base to California in February.

Los Angeles Joe Kapp New York Manhattan Alt Shasta Warner Bros Joe Zingland Patriots New England National League San Francisco Kapp Minnesota Gene Washington Washington Cadillac Dick Butkus Sae Staubach Griese Plunkett Manning Landry Milton Mass Boston California Roman Gabriel

Havlicek Buzzer Beater Delivers Celtics Win Over Warriors

John Havlicek scores a dramatic final second turnaround to beat the Golden State Warriors 99-97 as Nate Thurmond ties for top scoring with 28. Philadelphia edges Buffalo 121-112 while Atlanta defeats Portland 135-121. In the ABA New York edges Florida 113-111 and Dallas beats Pittsburgh 97-92.

Associated Press John Havlicek Boston Celtics Detroit Golden State Warriors Philadelphia Buffalo Atlanta Portland New York Dallas Pittsburgh Havlicek Warriors Cazzie Russell Boston Don Nelson Nate Thurmond Herm Gilliam Hawks Gilliam Pete Maravich Blazers Lou Hudson Geoff Petrie

All-Prep football honors named by LSWA

Quad A and triple A selections highlight the 1971 all prep team. Charlie Brown of Neville earns Coach of the Year by one vote while Lionel Johnson of Winnfield and Samuel White of Richwood headline the defensive and offensive stars.

Louisiana Sports Writers Association Ark Nul Wicmlueis UL Ule LSWA Samuel White Triple-A Richwood Monroe Lionel Johnson Triple-A Winnfield Charlie Brown Neville Ralph Pere South Lafourche Nathan Bell Hammond Alan Carter Winnfield Donnie Bruchhaus Elton. Johnson Airline Bossier City Jim Williams Brad Wimberly Bruchhaus Lester Saucier Pat Mason Shreve Adrian Lahare Holy Cross New Orleans White Doug Yoder Henry Tatje Bell Paul Lanoux Brother Martin Randy Fletcher Tara Baton Rouge Cameron Gaston St. Augustine Henry Tatte Holly Cross Elton Kenny Bordelon Bro. Martin Steve Cassidy Chuck Berry Fair Park Jesuit Mark Olivari Calvin Hymes Bog

Larry Csonka Leads Dolphins Toward Super Bowl Bid

Larry Csonka dominates as a Miami Dolphin star while stressing team unity over individual glory. The 237-pound running back praises the 40-man unit as they prepare to meet the Baltimore Colts for the American Conference title and a Super Bowl berth.

MIAMI Larry Csonka Miami Dolphin Csonka Dolphin Bob Griese Paul Warfield Zonk Kansas City Dolphins Baltimore Colts New Orleans Syracuse University Jim Kiick Don Shula Nick Buoniconti

Tar Heels Over Harvard In Holiday Road Trip Victory

North Carolina despite fatigue from Spain tour and a string of games used a fast break attack to defeat Harvard 96 78. Robert McAdoo scored 28 points with 14 rebounds as UNC stretched an early lead and held on in a non Christmas tournament, while South Carolina dominated Fairfield 87 69 in the Quaker City Classic.

War Bock Associated Press North Carolina Huff Harvard Spain Tars Robert McAdoo Tar Heels South Carolina Fairfield Philadelphia Tennessee Manhattan Boston College LaSalle Villanova Massachusetts Kevin Joyce Tom Riker Fred Barakat Marquette Georgetown Marshall Wisconsin Randy Noll Mike D'Antoni Thundering Herd New York Louisville Syracuse Jim Price Providence Penn State Fordham Utah St. Peter’s New Jersey Duke St Louis University Chicago Loyola St. Louis Carlos Martinez Billikens Yale Martinez Rich Stallworth Mike Baskauskas Southern Methodist Larue Martin Nate Mayes Missouri Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma State Oklahoma City Larry Trimble North Texas State Marvin Rich Ocu Ephraim McDaniel Bob Sherwin John O’malley Army Indiana State Sherwin O'Malley

Toledo Seeks 35th Straight Win in Tangerine Bowl

Toledo, 11-0 MAC champion, faces Richmond (5-5) in the Tangerine Bowl as Chuck Ealey, star quarterback, aims to extend his personal 64 game win streak and lead Don Fair, Toledo’s top receiver, against a 55 percent Richmond passing attack. A 17,000 crowd is expected.

Orlando Fla Richmond Frank Jones Toledo Jones Southern Mississippi Georgia Wally Butts Mississippi Chuck Ealey Ealey MAC Davidson William and Mary

Higher baskets trialed in Dutchess Classic basketball

Four junior college teams played with baskets raised 14 inches in Poughkeepsie New York as part of a National Junior College Athletic Association experiment. The Dutchess Community College event saw Corning Community College beat Chamberlayne College 73 to 58 and Dutchess defeat Auburn Community College 60 to 58.

Poughkefpsie N.Y Dutches Community College Corning Community College Chamberlayne Boston Dutchess Auburn Comunity College Elwyn Evans National Junior College Athletic Association Evans

Blue-Gray Classic Open At Montgomery In Mild Weather

The 34th Blue-Gray Football Classic kicks off at 7 p.m. CST at Cramton Bowl with the North seeking a breakthrough after a three game skid. North quarterback Neil Graff of Wisconsin will direct plays with Gary Fog of Wyoming as relief, while receivers include Bob Wicks Utah State Dick Graham Oklahoma State and John Henley Missouri. The South led by coach Bill Peterson of Rice starts Steve Judy at quarterback with Joe Gilliam Tennessee State as backup. Top Grays receivers include Bobby Brown Rice Jim Mitchell South Carolina and Ken Kavanaugh Jr. LSU handles ground game with Art Cantrelle Bobby Davis and Stable Vincent backing them.

Wimberly Steve Cassidy Tara Chuck Berry Fair Park Mark Olivari Jesuit Johnson Hymel Gerald Davis St. Augustine Williams Carter Mike Mulligan East Jefferson White Richwood Louisiana High School Athletic Association Mason Captain Shreve Lahore Saucier Yoder Leon Thompson Capitain Shreve Montgomery Ala Cramton Bowl John Jardine Wisconsin Neil Graff Badgers Gary Fog Wyoming Bob Wicks Utah State Dick Graham Oklahoma State John Henley Missouri Wicks Bill Peterson Rice Texas Christian Steve Judy Joe Gilliam Tennessee State Gilliam Grays Bobby Brown Jim Mitchell South Carolina Ken Kavanaugh Jr Louisiana State Brown Mitchell South Art Cantrelle Bobby Davis Texas Christian Stable Vincent Jardine Gary Kosins Dayton Alan Thompson

Jones Placed on Waivers by Cincinnati Royals

Guard Jake Jones who averaged 5.2 points in 11 games for the Cincinnati Royals was put on waivers by the NBA club. Jones had been acquired on waivers recently from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Cincinnati Jake Jones Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association Jones Philadelphia 76Ers

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