Gilmore signs lifetime contract with Bulls
Artis Gilmore agreed to a lifetime Bulls pact as owner Arthur M. Wirtz touted him as a premier player and gentleman. Gilmore, averaging 25.1 points, plans to win a championship for Chicago fans while remaining with the Bulls for the rest of his playing days. General Manager Rod Thorn noted the agreement followed an earlier in principle deal.
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Giants fire McVay after dismal season in New York
Giants dismiss coach John McVay as 1970s upheaval continues. GM Andy Robustelli resigns, owner Wellington Mara weighs pressure. The team, 6-10 last year and 5-3 at midseason, failed to reach playoffs, fumbles and losses fueling fan protests and speculation on successors including Paterno Madden Reeves and Walsh.
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Eagles
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al Giants
Los Angeles
Wellington Mara
Bill Arnsparger
New York
Sparta
Joe Paterno
Penn State
Bill Walsh
Stanford
John Madden
Oakland Raiders
Dallas Cowboys
Dan Reeves
Hank Stram
New Orleans Saints
Kansas City Chiefs
Arkansas football players plead innocent in rape case
Two University of Arkansas players, Danny Bobo and Micheal Forrest, pleaded innocent to first degree rape charges after arraignment. A March 1 trial was set. they were released without bond and suspended from play, affecting the Fiesta Bowl clash with UCLA.
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Maupin Cummings
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Fayetteville
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Bobo
Forrest
Coed
Bill Hughes
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MCHS jayvee cagers clip Geneva 67-59
Morris Central High School junior varsity edged Geneva 67-59 to improve to 2-0. Bruce Matteson led with 20 points, Ed Brady and Jim Tabler contributed strong defense and rebounding, Scott Lock added 15, with five players scoring four points. Upcoming home games noted for Jan 6 against Sycamore and Jan 8 against Oswego.
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Jim Tabler
Matteson
Scott Lock
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Gary Vidal
Brendon O’neill
John Boma
Veli Rivisto
Sycamore
Oswego
Dolphins Dominate Patriots to Secure Home Playoff Bid
Miami, led by Bob Griese who completed 12 of 13 passes for 171 yards, defeated New England 23 to 3 on Monday night. The Dolphins defense intercepted three passes, forced a fumble, and held the Patriots near their own goal line repeatedly. Griese threw TDs to Nat Moore and Duriel Harris as Miami clinched home field for a December 24 wild card game against Houston.
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Duriel Harris
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Andre Tillman
Colorado
Fairbanks
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Patriots suspend coach Fairbanks over Colorado offer
The New England Patriots suspend head coach Chuck Fairbanks for accepting a Colorado offer, leaving 13 days before their playoff game. Owner Bill Sullivan denounced the move, saying Fairbanks cannot serve two masters, while players and guard John Hannah lament the leadership void as interim plans begin.
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Colorado
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Bill Sullivan
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May fights to justify Bulls role after 1976 draft pick
Scott May, the Bulls top pick in 1976, has spent three seasons hampered by knee injuries and illness. He insists Chicago still believes in him and plans to wait for his health to return, while he emphasizes a supportive role around Artis Gilmore and a patient path to contributing consistently.
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Vikings feel playoff spot earned despite critics
In Bloomington Minnesota the Vikings defend their playoff berth claiming they belong after clinching the NFC Central with an 8 7 1 record. Coach Bud Grant and players insist they can win three straight and reach the Super Bowl despite criticism from Raiders and others.
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College results roundup shows dense AP listed scores
The Associated Press results cover college basketball across regions. Notable outcomes include Pitt Johnstown 93 over Steubenville 74, Florida State 106 over Florida Southern 75, LSU 99 over Montana State 89, and Indiana 101 over Davidson 64 in the Indiana Classic first round. Other wins include Alabama 65 over Missouri 58 and Toledo 98 over Catholic University 62.
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Top 20 AP college basketball poll chart update
A summary list shows the top twenty teams in the Associated Press poll with first place votes in parentheses, season records, and total points. The breakdown includes points assigned in descending order and reflects the 2019 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 6 7 scheme.
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Saratoga tops Minooka in double overtime thriller
Saratoga narrowly defeats Minooka 33-31 in the second overtime as Roundtree and McGinnis shine. Saratoga improves to 7-0. Minooka’s lightweight loss leaves Saratoga’s mark at 4-2 overall.
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Troy Funte
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