Draft talk and coach Norman Van Brocklin on instant help
Melvin Durslag analyzes the NFL draft's limits and Norman Van Brocklin's push to acquire established players for Atlanta. He notes draft luck, market manipulation, and the pressure on first playoff round teams as Atlanta seeks immediate impact.
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Pace maker Basketball Classic opens with MSU NTU in opener
Mississippi State and North Texas State face long odds as the Pace maker Classic opens at Wilson Coliseum. East Carolina meets Northeast Louisiana at 9 with winners aiming for Friday night final. losers play Friday consolation. MSU relies on Rich Knorr and guard groups as East Carolina features Quash and Burnette.
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Jones Pro Success Could Overshadow Bradshaw
LSU coach Charlie McClendon says Bert Jones, a likely first round pick, may surpass Terry Bradshaw in the pros. Jones leads LSU against Tennessee in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in the Astrodome, while Volunteers fear his accuracy and arm strength.
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Marquette Streak Good For McGuire
Marquette coach McGuire, whose team is ranked third nationally, celebrates a 89-85 overtime win over unranked Northwestern to extend the home winning streak to 77. Larry McNeill led Marquette with 32 points as Rick Lund sparked Northwestern with 22. Missouri and Minnesota also win while Cincinnati upsets Penn.
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Tech Bulldogs rally past St Peter's NJ in tourney
Louisiana Tech, ranked third, overturned a 38-36 halftime deficit to beat St Peter's College of New Jersey 90-62 in the Mercer Invitational. Mike Green, Mike Bossard and Barney Banks each scored 20 as Tech pulled away in the second half and moved to 8-1, set to meet Mercer or Arkansas State for the title.
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Trojan Sailors Ahead In Sugar Bowl Regatta
Southern California led the Sugar Bowl Regatta after opening day on Lake Pontchartrain with a 32 point low race total. The Merchant Marine Academy ranked second with 38 points, followed by Texas at Austin with 40 and Michigan with 49.
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Crackback play labeled legal by Redskins coach
Washington coach George Allen said the crackback block on Redskins linebacker Jack Pardee by a Dallas Cowboy was legal and that his earlier remarks calling it vicious and illegal were misinterpreted. Allen also previewed a matchup with Dallas labeling them the best team with a balanced attack and noted changes including Morton and Stau bach.
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Sugar Net Meet Opens With 375 Entrants In Sugar Bowl Tennis
NEW ORLEANS AP The 13th annual Sugar Bowl Tennis tournament opens with a record field of 375 players. Defending champion Greg King of Gainesville Florida is back to defend his 18-and-under title after sweeping 12 14 and 16 and under in prior years.
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