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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1971

Page

7

Ellison Sets NFL Rushing Record in Rams Win

Willie Ellison of the Los Angeles Rams rushed 80 yards for a score and then 247 yards on 26 carries to set a National Football League single game rushing record in a 45-28 victory over New Orleans. The performance overshadowed a 105-yard kickoff return by Travis Williams and three Rom an Gabriel touchdown passes. Ellison broke the former marks of 243 yards by Cookie Gilchrist and 237 by Jim Brown.

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Maryland's Lester Out Yukica Withdraws Candidacy

Joe Yukica of Boston College has withdrawn his name from consideration for Maryland's head coaching job after Roy Lester was fired. Athletic director Jim Kehoe cited a poor team record and financial challenges at College Park as factors. Lester criticized the handling of his firing and questioned the process.

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Michigan's Title Hopes Fade in Huskers Victory

Nebraska crushed Hawaii 45-3 as Notre text shows Michigan's bid for No 1 faces slim odds. Bo Schembechler says national championship playoff unlikely even with a Rose Bowl win over Stanford. Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama also strong, while Penn State, Syracuse, and San Diego State posted varied bowl-season results.

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Panthers Host Kermit Tonight Basketball Doubleheader

The Permian Panthers host Kermit Yellow Jackets in a non district game at the Permian Field House. JV starts 6 15 p m and varsity 8 p m. Panthers sit 4 1 this season after a third place finish at the Odessa Invitational. Ector county teams head to San Angelo for a two game set against San Angelo Central with JV at 6 15 p m and varsity at 8 p m.

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Gopher Coach Moved Upstairs

Murray Warmath era ends at Minnesota as he moves from football coach to assistant athletic director in charge of special projects. Warmath, 58, coached 18 years with two Rose Bowl teams and a 97-84-10 record at Mississippi State and Minnesota. His Gophers finish 4-7 in 1971, with tears as players carried him off after the season finale against Wisconsin.

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