Scrambled Title Races Come To An End
In New York AP report San Francisco and Los Angeles will win Sunday, but the Rams lose. The 49ers likely clinch a playoff spot with a win over Detroit, while Los Angeles must beat Pittsburgh to stay alive. AFC East and NFC East races remain, with Baltimore and Dallas as frontrunners.
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Poll favors Khayat to stay as Eagles coach in 1972
Philadelphia Eagles players praise Ed Khayat after interim tenure and urge him to return as head coach for 1972. The group highlights improved communication, pep talks, and unity, though a few veterans express reservations and note differences on and off the field.
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W Orange Coach Resigns Position
Donald Jay former president of the Texas High School Coaches Association resigns as head football coach at West Orange High School effective Jan 15. He will become assistant to the association’s executive vice president and plans to reside near Austin. Jay led West Orange to the East Zone title and an 8-3 record this season after guiding the team to a zone championship in a Class AAA upgrade year.
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Panthers Take Big Victory Over McCamey
Fort Stockton Panthers powered past McCamey 75-36 in a non district game led by Bert Rainwater and Charles Roberts with 18 points each and Eloy Salcido adding 14. Montoya topped the Badgers with seven points.
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Texas Stadium Could Host NFC Title Game If Cowboys Win
The piece discusses possible NFC title hosting at Texas Stadium in Irving if Dallas wins the Eastern Division and then beats Minnesota in Green Bay style conditions. It notes ticket sales handled by the league, box owners with no seats, and a roof hole idea to view the game. It mentions Munich Olympics schedule and Buck Robley quote, then Santa visits and gifts, and ends with Lee May being named Houston Astros MVP for 1971 after a Reds career.
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