Grandone Aims to Fix Inconsistency as Coal City Coach
New Coal City head coach Jerry Grandone seeks to steady the Coalers after a history of uneven play. His first varsity game is Friday at Morris with Wilmington visiting Tuesday. He succeeds long-time coach John Dzuris, who led the team to a recent CVC title. Returning regulars include Dan Ferrari and Mike Togliatti, with a large junior squad and a slate of upcoming games against Braidwood, Dwight, Minooka, Odell, Peotone, and Roncalli after Dec. 16.
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Detroit Holds Off Boston In 4 1 Victory
Detroit defeated Boston 4 to 1 to claim a win in Thursday hockey action. Saturday schedule includes Chicago at Montreal Detroit at Toronto New York at Boston.
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Laces Face Goalie Posts Myhra Now Sells Insurance
Steve Myhra who kicked the 20 yard field goal to force overtime in the 1958 NFL championship explains the importance of placing the ball with the laces facing the goal posts. He says hurried holders can cause mis-kicks with a 12 to 18 foot divergence. Myhra now works in Fargo selling insurance.
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Coal City Basketball Roster List with Heights and Positions
The Coal City roster lists players Dan Ferrari John Triner Ron Kessler Rich DeGrush Bob Phillips Rich Burns Jim Baudino Mike Togliatti Gary Miller Jim Schimandle Dennis Mullaney Gary Skubic Steve Allen Chuck Valerio John Tira with heights from 5 6 to 6 2 and positions including forwards guards and centers for the senior and junior classes.
Newark roster listed players with positions and heights
The Newark roster includes Hanson Wally a 6 0 guard Patterson Steve 5 9 guard Johnson Gordon 5 10 forward Thompson Sheldon 6 2 forward Carlson David 59 guard Chally Rod 6 1 forward Gabrielson Ron 5 10 guard McDowell John 5 10 forward Skelton Fred 6 2 forward Stanford Gary 6 3 center Anderson Briar 5 10 guard Thompson Davi 6 3 center Sophomore at
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Newark Norsemen Set Independent Schedule After Conference Dissolution
Ex Morris coach Harold Bennett leads Newark Norsemen as an independent in a transitional year after Fox Valley Conference dissolution. The 26-3 team from last season eyes a Morris Jan 10 game, with two returning regulars Sheldon Thompson and Wally Hanson and several juniors stepping up. Bennett notes guard weakness and defense need improvement while planning trips to Morris and Marquette tournaments and a Feb 10 matchup with the Redskins.
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Morrison shines as versatile Giants back career highlights
New York Giants star Joe Morrison has played running back flanker defensive back and end across seven NFL seasons. The Cincinnati product weighs 212 pounds and has 30 career touchdowns along with 175 receptions for 2 087 yards and 1 431 rushing yards on 400 carries. He also contributed as kickoff and punt returner.
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Don Smith sparks Dubuque in season opener win
Don Smith scored 26 for Dubuque University as they defeated Illinois Institute of Technology in the season opening game. IIT's top scorer was Rick Klein with 23 points.
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College basketball results from Associated Press yard of games
East St. Francis 81 Duquesne 63 City College of New York 50 Columbia 48 St Josephs Pa 76 Albright 59 Princeton 108 Lafayette 59 Rutgers 80 Penn 68 Harvard 85 Brandeis 60 Cornell 98 Carnegie Tech 58 Yale 108 Colgate 74 Dartmouth 45 Vermont 40 Navy 65 Baltimore U 59 Georgia Tech 87 SMU 70 Virginia 80 William and Mary Maryland 76 Penn St 53 Auburn 105 The Citadel 83 North Carolina St 67 VMI 58 North Carolina 76 Clemson 65 Vanderbilt 76 Western Kentucky 70 Tennessee 72 Michigan 54 Florida 93 Jacksonville 59 Florida St 62 Valdosta St 58 Georgia 92 Sewanee 54 Miami 72 Tampa 63 Minnesota 60 Kansas St 59 Cincinnati 84 Geo Washington 61 Bradley 89 North Dakota 77 Oklahoma 90 TCU 76 Mich St 77 Western Mich 55 Creighton 78 Okla St 76 Ohio St 74 Butler 67 Notre Dame 100 Lewis 77 Houston 96 Albuquerque 84 Kansas 73 Arkansas 57 New Mexico 62 Abilene Christian 53 Texas Western 78 Sam Houston St 54 Texas Tech 72 Colorado 67 Rice 85 Trinity 73 Louisiana Tech 53 Texas A&M 50 Utah 115 Pepperdine 64 Colorado St U 90 Mont St 23 Arizona St 71 Whittier 52
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Jets Hit Back At Rumor About Oilers Jokes
In Birmingham before an exhibition game between the Houston Oilers and New York Jets, offensive guard Sam DeLuca dismissed rumors that the Jets mocked Ernie Ladd. DeLuca praised Ladd as the league’s best defensive tackle and noted his own calm, teacherly off field role.
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