Halas Named NFL Coach of Year Amid Bears Title Push
Chicago bears coach George Halas, 68, was voted NFL Coach of the Year by an AP panel. He credits his players and staff for the honor as the Bears fight the Detroit Lions for the Western Division title, with a possible home NFL championship game at Wrigley Field if they win. In Baltimore, Pimlico saw Cohen named horses finish one two three in the fourth race with Kings Only winning, Bobby Maisel second, Chick Lang third. the Cohen owners are unrelated.
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End Flatley of Vikings Named NFL Rookie of the Year
Paul Flatley, rangy split end for the Minnesota Vikings, was named NFL Rookie of the Year by an Associated Press panel from 14 league cities. The Northwestern alum ranked eighth among top pass receivers with 51 catches for 867 yards and four TDs, the sole rookie among leaders.
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Friday's Games Feature Local and Regional Matches
In Friday fixtures Ottumwa plays Muscatine and Bettendorf faces Burlington while Assumption meets Keokuk. Wilton visits West Liberty in the Hawkeye card with Mount Vernon at Durant and a U High visit to West Branch. Solon hosts Mid-I Prediie boys and girls as well.
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Local Cagers Face Busy Weekend in Three-Game Schedule
Local basketball action begins Friday with Muscatine High hosting Ottumwa with Muskie star Musklés in action. Hayes Catholic and Muscatine Community College split home duties, traveling to Fort Madison Aquinas and Clavinda. Saturday features MCC at Centerville, Sunday Hayes hosts De Witt St. Does, and Ottumwa visits MES Fieldhouse.
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Ottumwa Eyes Upset Bid as Muskies Invite Challenge
Ottumwa 4- at this season faces Muscatine with only one 6-foot-plus starter, center Jack Goodwin, in a game shaping league title hopes. Coach Christen sen's squad relies on Ryan and Emanuel from football fame, while Muscatine visits after beating Clarinda 94-71 and aims to repeat.
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Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy at Navy Dinner
Navy quarterback Roger Staubach accepted the Heisman amid remarks about learning more on passing. He noted a 6-4-1 season record, No. 2 ranking, and a Colton Bowl berth as college stars praised teammates Tom Lynch and coach Wayne Hardin. Staubach indicated plans for professional football after serving four years.
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Top Ten Teams Stumble in Midweek College Basketball
Duke Arizona State and Ohio State, three of the nation's top programs, lost as Vanderbilt Bradley and Davidson pulled off upsets. Michigan defeated Butler to prevent a complete rout, Davidson edged Ohio State, and Bradley beat Arizona State while Davidson shattered Ohio State’s home streak.
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Prep Wrestling Duel Tonight Muscatine vs Ottumwa at MHS Gym
Muscatine and Ottumwa high wrestlers hook up in a reserve varsity dual tonight at the Muscatine High School gym. Reserve matches start at 6:20 p.m. and varsity bouts follow around eight o clock. The Muskies have one win this season over Burlington while Ottumwa has defeated Fairfield and Chariton.
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Defense Holds Strong as Celtics Reach 19-2 Mark
The Celtics posted their ninth straight win and ninth time this season held opponents under 100, beating St Louis 104 to 95. Boston remains 52 games ahead in the Eastern Division while Cincinnati slides in the standings after their Royals loss. Philadelphia defeated New York 132 to 103.
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Steelers Brown Named NFL Player of the Week
In New York Ed Brown stood on his goal line in punt formation but passed instead. Red Mack caught the 42 yard pass setting up a Steelers touchdown in a 24 19 win over Dallas. Brown earned AP NFL Player of the Week for successfully completing the gamble on his first pass from punt formation this season.
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Wednesday College Basketball Score Roundup
College basketball results include Louisville 70 LaSalle 60 and Princeton 69 Lafayette 64 in overtime. Pennsylvania 94 Swarthmore 43, Fordham 69 Yale 6, Canisius 84 Harvard 64, St Anselm’s 75 St Bonaventure 114, Temple 66. Vanderbilt 97 Duke 92, Florida 108 Tampa 75, Davidson 05 vs Michigan State 73, Tulsa 127 Christian Brothers GL, Rice 102 Florida State 81, Utah 08 Texas A&M 71, Air Force 85 South Dakota 81.
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Hull Nets 200th Goal as Black Hawks Cruise
Chicago Black Hawks extended their NHL lead after a 6-2 win over the New York Rangers. Stan Mikita contributed three goals and an assist as Bobby Hull reached his 200th career NHL goal, widening the margin over Detroit to 10 points following their 3-1 victory over Toronto.
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Licked Up 20 Points In Last Two Games
A brief sports note highlights a player who scored 20 points across the team’s previous two outings, marking a notable scoring run. The report focuses on the player’s recent offensive contribution and the team context.
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