Nelsen compares Browns QB to Bobby Layne ahead of title game
Cleveland quarterback Bill Nelsen dismisses talk of surprises from either the Browns or the favored Baltimore Colts. He stresses sticking with proven plays and relying on his play-by-ear style to spark the offense. Nelsen credits his leadership, adaptability, and enthusiasm as keys to success.
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Baylor Is Unanimous All Star Selections Named
Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Lakers was a unanimous choice for the Western All Star squad with Elvin Hayes of the San Diego Rockets leading centers and Wilt Chamberlain second. Don Kojis and Lou Hudson join Baylor at forward as eight players named. Games and results from the week listed.
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Haywood Shines In College Scoring And Rebounding
Spencer Haywood of Detroit stands fourth in major college scoring with 30.8 points per game through December 21 and leads in rebounds at 22.5 per game. The note cites National Collegiate Sports Services statistics, naming Pete Maravich first in scoring with 47.4 and other top scorers.
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City teams set for weekend road tests in non conference games
Norwalk High Truckers travel to Crestview while St. Paul Flyers head to Danbury Lakeside. Norwalk aims to rebound after losses to Bellevue and Upper Sandusky as Tom Diringer and Mike Grose seek help from teammates. Crews rebuild after losing seven seniors.
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Roughriders suffer first loss as Clyde tops Western Reserve
Western Reserve will fall to Clyde by 9 while Norwalk aims to rebound with a 11 point win over Crestview. Friday night results include Willard over Tiffin Calvert by 7 Bellevue over Vermilion by 24 Plymouth over South Central by 13 Edison over Firelands by 3 Clyde over Danbury Lakeside by 10 Marion Harding over Elyria by 21 Sandusky over Fremont Ross by 15. Saturday St Paul narrowly defeats Danbury Lakeside by 4, Bellevue over Avon Lake by 14, Margaretta over Col Crawford by 13.
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Friday Night High School Cage Schedule Highlights
Buckeye Conference games feature Fremont Ross at Sandusky and Mansfield Senior at Lorain as top matchups. Other Friday contests include Elyria at Marion Harding, Willard at Tiffin Calvert, Vermilion at Bellevue, and South Central at Plymouth with several interleague clashes across Norwalk and Findlay area teams. The Saturday slate lists Norwalk St Paul at Danbury Lakeside and Buckeye Central at Western Reserve among multiple tournament pairings and city showdowns.
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Rangers Seize 3-1 Win After Arena Fracas
At Madison Square Garden a scuffle between New York Ranger Vic Hadfield and Oakland Seals players led to officials Pat Shetler and Ed Butler briefly separating them. The Rangers prevailed 3-1 as both sides cooled off in the penalty box.
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Wolverines Hire Glenn Schembechler for UM Football Post
University of Michigan expected to announce the hiring of Glenn E. Schembechler to succeed Bump Elliott as head coach. The Miami Ohio coach led the Redskins to a 7-2 season and 5-1 in the MAC, after coaching stints at Notre Dame and Ohio State. Elliott departs after 10 seasons with a 51-42-2 record.
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College Basketball Tournament Results From Various Venues
United Press International supplies results from multiple early round games and tournaments. Northwestern edged Florida 76-72 while Boston College beat Georgia 89-83 in the Gator Bowl event in Jacksonville. Duquesne defeated Texas A&M 93-71 at Oklahoma City.
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