Vikings Alan Page Named Most Valuable In NFL
Alan Page was named NFL defensive player of the year for 1971 and MVP by the AP. The Vikings lineman, 26, led a stingy defense with 109 solo tackles and 10 sacks, while three safeties boosted the unit as he discussed future goals and possible endorsements. He noted no immediate plans beyond continued improvement.
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Alan Page
Minneapolis - St, Paul
National Football League
Minnesota Vikings
Associated Press
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Minnesota
Canton
Ohio
Notre Dame
Roger Staubach
Dallas
Otis Taylor
Kansas City
Miami
Bob Griese
Washington
Bill Kilmer
Hula Bowl rosters showcase Big Eight stars and national names
The 26th Hula Bowl in Honolulu features Nebraska's North squad led by Coach Bob Devaney with Jerry Tagge and Jeff Kinney, while Oklahoma and Colorado supply South stars including Jack Mildren and Herb Orvis. Top backs Ed Marinaro and Robert Newhouse headline running talent. defense includes Patulski Darden Siemon and more.
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Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Jerry Tagge
Jeff Kinney
Dick Rupert
Oklahoma
Colorado
Jack Mildren
Steve Aycock
Sooner
Herb Orvis
Cliff Branch
Scott Mahoney
Charley McClendon
Louisiana State
Mr. Big
Cornell
Ed Marsharo
Houston
Robert Newhouse
Eric Alen
Michigan
Lydell Mitchell
Penn State
Bobby Moore
Oregon
Notre Dame
Walt Patulski
Patulski
Tom Darden
Stanford
Jeff Siemon
Minnesota
Bill Light
Richard Gordon Joins New Orleans Saints Front Office
Former astronaut Richard Gordon was named executive vice president of the New Orleans Saints. Owner John Mecom Jr said the move ends clashes between general managers and coaches and that no general manager would be appointed. Gordon, 42, retired Navy captain and Apollo 12 pilot, brings spaceflight fame to the NFL franchise as the Saints finish a 4-82 season.
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Richard Gordon
New Orleans Saints
John Mecom Jr
National Football League
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Vic Schwenk
Nate
Mecom
Saints
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Dallas Star Thomas Returns After Absence Before Super Bowl
Duane Thomas reported to Cowboys practice after a day’s absence that sparked Super Bowl rumors. Coach Tom Landry said Thomas indicated he would play, adding the running back gave no public explanation beyond personal reasons and would be fined per team rules if late again.
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CAP
Duane Thomas
Thomas
Tom Landry
Landry
Cowboys
Clippers Blank Wings In AHL Showdown
Baltimore Clippers topped the Tidewater Wings 3 0 as goalie Bob Whidden posted his second shutout of the season. He stopped 27 Tidewater shots after replacing Gary Kurt, while Bob Rivard and John French netted in the first period and Howie Menard added the final goal in the third to keep Baltimore second in the AHL Western Division.
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Bob Whidden
Baltimore Clippers
Tidewater Wings
Whidden
Tidewater
Gary Kurt
Nets
Kurt
California
NHL
Bob Rivard
John French
Howie Menard
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Clippers
Booter Champs Arrive Sunday
Howard University national collegiate soccer champions return home Sunday evening after winning the NCAA title with a 32 defeat of St Louis in the Miami Orange Bowl on December 30. They beat the University of the West Indies 4-0 and Boystown 7-0 in exhibitions, finishing 10-0-0 in the regular season and 5-0 post season. A welcoming ceremony at National Airport and a fete at Cramton Auditorium on Howard campus will be attended by Mayor Walter Washington and other officials.
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Howard University
Howard
St Louis University
Miami
University of the West Indies
Boystown
Kingston
Jamaica
Bisons
National Airport
Cramton Auditorium
Walter Washington
Strong Support Seen for NCAA Reorganization Plan
A National Collegiate Athletic Association poll shows broad backing for reorganizing into three or more divisions under one constitution with separate bylaws. Delegates vote on calling a special convention before July 1 to consider reorganization or financial aid limits. The plan would create a single constitution with division specific bylaws and self determination for each school’s championship participation.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
David Swank
University of Oklahoma
Legislative Reorganization Committee
Swank
NCAA
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College IE
National Collegiate Sports Services
Blues Players Face Court After Flyers Riot in Philadelphia
Four St. Louis Blues, including coach Arbour and players Thomson Roberto Arbour, were bailed on disorderly conduct and assault charges after a melee at the Spectrum during the Flyers game. Arbour and Arbour were injured. police clashed with fans and players as St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 3-2.
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Floyd Thomson
Phil Roberto
John Arbour
Blues Flyers
Spectrum
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al Arbour
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Ing
Flyers
John Ashley
Ashley
St Louis
Barclay Plager
Mack
Sidney Salomon Jr
Salomon
Northern Stars Favored In Today's Senior Bowl
All Americans Larry Jacobson Clarence Ellis and Dave Chaney anchor a rugged North defense to face Florida quarterback John Reaves and a high scoring South offense led by Heisman winner Pat Sullivan. Kickoff at 7 pm EST in Ladd Stadium before 40 646, NBC telecast.
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Ala
Larry Jacobson
Clarence Ellis
Dave Chaney
John Reaves
Florida
Ladd Stadium
NBC
Jacobson
Nebraska
Reaves
Pat Sullivan
Auburn
Jerry Barkum
Jackson
Miss
State
Eldridge Small
Texas A&i
South
David Bailey
Alabama
Terry Beasley
Dean Carlson
Iowa State
Gary Wichard
C. W. Post
Freehold Trainer Reflects After Harness Horse Sale
Gus Gavalas a former sea captain now trains with his son John in Freehold. He bought Hello a 2 year old for $6,000 five years ago, but the horse never raced and was sold to an Amish farmer for $200, with the trainer noting he said goodbye when Hello left.
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N.J
Gus Gavalas
Hello
Gavalas
Miami Fans Snap Up All 10000 Super Bowl Tickets
Miami fans lined up for the January 16 Super Bowl against the Dallas Cowboys at the Orange Bowl. Officials reported 10 000 tickets sold in under 45 minutes as tempers flared among hopeful attendees and some planned trips to New Orleans. Don Shula praised the loyal fan base noting recent crowd sizes and potential season-ticket growth.
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Dallas Cowboys
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Julie Thomas
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Dolphins
Jean Hall
Hollywood
Fla
Paul Costello
Marvin Karawan
Dolphin
Don Shula
Dolphin Wonder Boys
Briartic Wins Frederick Purse In Photo Finish At Bowie
Briartic narrowly defeats Gilzo by a head in the 6 furlong Frederick Purse at Bowie. Time 4:11 with a crowd of 8,099 as Bowie stewards deny a foul claim by Ben Feliciano alleging interference at the three eighths pole. Briartic pays 8.20 4.20 4. Gilzo earns 4.20 3.40 and Private Times 4.60 show.
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Briartic
Frederick
Bowie
Gilzo
Michael F. Bennet
Ben Feliciano
Jesse Davidson
John C. Aldrick
Audley Farm
Private Times
Gulfstream Park to Open Early for Winter Meet
Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Florida plans an early 40 day winter season running January 17 through March 2. The seaside track will reuse dates typical of Hialeah Park and offer stable space for about 1 400 horses.
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Hallandale
Fla
Gulfstream Park
Hialeah Park
Edward C. McKinsey
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