Karras Fills Cavity Between Cosell and Gifford for Monday Night Games
New York AP reports Alex Karras, after initial rejection, has a shot at joining ABCs Monday Night Football replacing the departed Fred Williamson. Karras impressed with steadiness and wit, though not fully embraced by executives. no full-time contract yet, but he remains open to becoming the regular analyst if ABC Sports makes the play.
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Slippery Rock Rockets Rise With New Stadium Honor
Slippery Rock State College celebrates a strong season as the Rockets, PA Conference champions, power past East Stroudsburg 47-20 and prepare to host Muskingum in a dedication at the NK Thompson Stadium. The 10,000 seat venue honors coach NK Thompson, who led from 1920 to 1945 with a 126-58-11 record and eight league titles. Attendance last year averaged 6,200.
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Washington Brothers Share Back Honors
Washington Oklahoma fullback Joe Washington rushed 17 times for 156 yards and a final period touchdown in a 28 11 win over Baylor while brother Kenny Washington North Texas State freshman quarterback ran 118 yards on 21 carries and passed for 101 as SMU edged by 7 6 Kenny also completed seven of 15 passes earning AP National College Back of the Week honors shared by the Washington brothers with other top college backs and quarterbacks.
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Clippers' Swain Leaves for WHA Stair in pro ranks
Baltimore Clippers center-winger Garry Swain signs with the World Hockey Association after being the Southern Hockey League scoring leader with Charlotte. Clippers general manager Reardon laments the loss but notes forward depth concerns as Baltimore trains with the Kansas City Scouts under an NHL affiliation.
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