Meredith Vows Ready for New Year’s Day NFL Title Game
Dallas quarterback Don Meredith says he will be ready for the January 1 Cotton Bowl showdown with Green Bay despite stomach cramps and a head injury scare from December games. Meredith missed the prior Sunday’s Cowboys victory over the Giants as Cleveland clinched the Eastern Conference title.
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Cowboys hope Meredith can lift Christmas Day clash with Packers
The Cowboys, rallying after a 17-7 win, count on Meredith to spark their offense against Green Bay. Cowboys QB Meredith vows to play despite earlier head pains as Dallas navigates without Morton and Rhome.
Milan Mat Team Defeats Vermilion in Dual Meet
Milan Indians stay undefeated in dual wrestling by beating Vermilion 27 to 16. Forfeits at 103 and 112 pounds aided the victory. standout pins and decisions followed for Milan with Joe Weiman earning a 14-7 decision at heavyweight and coach Dave Kile praise for the dominant performance.
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Lorain overwhelms Norwalk in wrestling dual
Lorain Senior defeated Norwalk 32 to 3 as Tony La Conte earned the Trucker's only win with a 2-0 decision at 103 pounds. Coach Corrigan praised effort and noted Norwalk, a smaller school, fought hard and hopes to narrow the gap in January when they face Perkins.
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There’s A New Loyola On Top In College Basketball
Loyola of Louisiana rose to national prominence by upsetting fifth ranked Michigan State 74-70. Reserve forward Jim Jackowski scored the final four points after two starters fouled out, snapping a 70-70 tie and delivering State its first defeat in five games.
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Indians Trade Dick Howser to Yankees for Pitcher Gil Downs
The New York Yankees acquire shortstop Dick Howser from Cleveland for an undisclosed cash amount and minor league pitcher Gil Downs. Howser, 29, hit .229 in 67 games last season for the Indians. Downs, 25, went 10-8 with the Yankees farm club in Toledo after being drafted from the White Sox.
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Game Changed WAKEMAN Western Reserve Bucks up Mapleton game
The Roughriders will play Mapleton on December 22 instead of December 23 due to vacations. The date change shifts venue and schedule with players preparing for the adjusted holiday week.
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Ohio State Beats Texas Christian
Ohio State defeated Texas Christian 84-78 in Columbus as coach Fred Taylor eyed Army prep. OSU trailed early but rallied behind Jeff Miller 20 points Ron Sepic 19 and Bill Hasket 13 as Mickey McCarty led TCU with 17.
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Warriors win without Barry as Thurmond leads in rout
San Francisco reverts to a five man scoring attack with Nate Thurmond posting 23 points and 37 rebounds as the Warriors beat the Lakers 130 107 without Barry who has torn ankle ligaments. Jeff Mullins 20 Fred Hetzel 17 Clyde Lee 16 and Jim King 15 also contribute. In overtime Boston defeats Detroit 116 113 as Havlicek 32 and Russell 21 pace the win.
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Berlin Heights Tigers Clinch Second Straight Wrestling Dual
Berlin Heights pins Mapleton 33 14 to stay undefeated while Wendy Unger sets a school record with a 26 second pin at 112 pounds. Tom Jones loses 8 0 at 120 pounds as Berlin Heights gains four pins and notes teammate improvement. Next meet is against Black River.
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Dartball Tavern League 6 Team Standings and Scores
Don Nickols leads at 511 for B and B with Marv Adelman at 500 for Friendly Corners in this segment of the tavern league standings and results.
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