Grant's Route To Top Definitely Round About
AP reports Bud Grant, ex basketball player turned NFL coach of the Minnesota Vikings, was named NFL Coach of the Year by the AP panel. He earned 42 votes to Dallas coach Tom Landry's 2, with Lombardi Collier and Allen each receiving one. Grant credits his team and coaches for the honor after a 12 1 record and division crown, with key wins over Baltimore Cleveland and Green Bay shaping the season.
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Bud” Grant
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Rams QB Roman Gabriel Named AP NFL MVP
Roman Gabriel of the Los Angeles Rams, a 6 foot 4 inch, 220 pound eight year veteran, led the Rams to the Coastal Division title and was voted the AP NFL Most Valuable Player by 48 writers and sportscasters. He threw 23 touchdowns, completed 204 of 375 passes for 2,439 yards and added five rushing touchdowns.
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Landry bets rookie Otto Brown in Cowboys cornerback trial
Dallas coach Tom Landry plans to start rookie Otto Brown at right cornerback against the Washington Redskins and Sonny Jurgensen, hoping the Prairie View A&M star fixes Dallas defense ahead of the Dec 2 playoff clash with Cleveland. Brown impressed in a 27-10 win over Baltimore, playing both cornerback and safety. Brown’s performance and Landry’s gamble reflect a bold experiment amid playoff pressure.
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Charity Golf Nets $12,000 in Houston Tourney
The First Cystic Fibrosis Golf Tournament raised $12,000 for the general fund at Houston Country Club Course. Top touring professionals participated, playing for charity in the event held Wednesday.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Holiday Tree in Wilmington
The Associated Press reports NBA results with Milwaukee topping Boston 124 106 and Seattle beating Cincinnati 117 104 among others. A 300 year old oak in Hilton Park Wilmington North Carolina is decorated for Christmas with a 110 foot spread branches, 7000 lights and six tons of Spanish moss.
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Brooks’ Golden Glove Glittered Throughout Baseball Campaign
BOSTON AP Brooks Robinson broke one major league record and tied another this year as he led Baltimore to dominance in AL fielding. He tied for best fielding average at .9761, led in assists with seven straight titles, and helped the Orioles top the league in team fielding. Hendricks topped catchers with a .998 average.
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