Oiler Owner Welcomes Seventh Head Coach In Last Twelve Years
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams introduces Bill Peterson as the eighth head coach in 12 years, promising a long tenure. Peterson, 48, leaves Rice on a 15 year deal and recalls Adams’ early pro-coaching pursuit. He commits to a new pro offense and may name an assistant soon, aiming to end coaching turnover.
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Colts Reserve Running Backs Eye Dolphins Clash
Baltimore uses rookies Don Nottingham and Don McCauley as backups to hurted regulars in the AFC title game against Miami at the Orange Bowl. Nottingham has 388 yards on 92 carries with five touchdowns, McCauley 246 on 56 tries, as coach Don McCafferty backs their readiness for the third meeting with Miami this season.
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UCLA Reigns in Bruin Classic with 79 53 Win
UCLA the top ranked team extended its flawless run by defeating Ohio State 79 53 to stay unbeaten. Luke Witte fouls hampered Ohio State as UCLA used a pressure defense to seize control early and cruise to victory. The roundup also notes Villanova upset South Carolina 77 76 for Quaker City title and Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisville, Missouri, Eastern Kentucky, Duke, and Duquesne achieving tournament wins in various showcases.
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Longhorns top Arizona in Bruin Classic consolation
Texas defeated Arizona 86-69 in Los Angeles to claim consolation honors as SWC teams struggled through New Year’s hangovers. Rice was hammered by Vanderbilt 105-87 in Nashville, while Minnesota crushed Texas Christian 83-57 in Honolulu. Other results included Indiana State beating Texas Tech 88-84 and UCLA routing Texas 115-63.
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Andrews Tops Seminole In League Opener
Andrews defeated Seminole 88 to 74 in a District 2-34 basketball opener. Andrews starved the Indians with 26 points in the fourth quarter as Mike Pearson led all scorers with 24. Albert Maxie 16 Clay Gray 12 Alfred Rougeaux 11 joined the Mustang scoring. Seminole’s Wayne Baker 15 Stuart Coffee 12 Jim Livingston 11 led the Indians. Andrews improved to 10-8 while Seminole fell to 8-11.
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Calvin Hill Analyzes Cowboys Mystery Man
Dallas star Calvin Hill discusses Duane Thomas in a pivotal week before the NFL title rematch with the San Francisco 49ers. Hill praises Thomas's quiet focus and intellect while noting his strained relations with management and his guarded public stance.
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Gaechter Sues Cowboys Over Postoperative Injury
Mike Gaechter sues the Dallas Cowboys Football Club Inc and doctors, seeking 200000 in damages plus 503364 total for injuries from a 1969 season play. He alleges careless surgery and inadequate post operative care by Dr Knight and the clinic, leading to a permanent Achilles injury and ongoing pain.
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Kermit and Crane to Clash in New Year’s Eve Showdown
Kermit’s Yellow Jackets host Crane’s Golden Cranes in a New Year’s Eve basketball doubleheader. JV starts at 6 15 pm followed by the varsity at 8 pm. Kermit enters at 11-5, Crane at 5-9 after Crane won the Division 1 title at Abilene 73-70 over Breckenridge. Vermit edges Post 76-33 then falls to Fort Stockton 58-49 and Pecos 61-58 in the Lamesa tournament.
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