Miami Biggest Favorite In First Round Playoff
The NFL playoffs open with the Miami Dolphins as strong favorites led by two 2,000 yard rushers Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris. Pittsburgh, slight favorites in their game, meet Oakland as Daryl Lamonica faces Terry Bradshaw with Franco Harris anchoring the Steelers run. Dallas battles San Francisco while Green Bay faces Washington. winners advance to conference championships on Sunday Dec. 31 with Super Bowl set for Los Angeles Jan. 14.
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Matthau Is Hal's Kind Of Comedian
New York AP profile paints Walter Matthau as naturally funny and resilient. From a poor East Side childhood to stardom after The Odd Couple, Matthau emphasizes humor as life’s response and values good roses, acting, and truth in roles while dismissing boredom.
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Kansans Among Utah State Coach Readiness Applicants
AP report notes two Kansans among applicants for Utah State University head football coach. Utah State interim coach quotes indicate shift to Kansas State’s support in the search. Wichita State’s Bob Seamon among applicants as committee narrows field after Chuck Mills leaves for Wake Forest. Committee aims to name by mid January with more candidates to interview.
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Junior High Gyms Closed This Weekend Then Open Next
The junior high gyms will be closed for basketball this Saturday and Sunday. They will reopen the following weekend on December 30 and 31 according to the regular schedule.
Wooden Rejoins Bruins After Health Break
UCLA coach Johnny Wooden returns to the bench as the Bruins face Pitt aiming for a 50th straight win after his brief hospital stay for a mild heart condition. He jokes about avoiding chili and banana splits and notes doctors advise against hurrying, while recalling his coaching motto in a period sports snapshot.
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Beating Pacers Streaks Utah Stars Top Indiana 118 112
Utah Stars defeated the Indiana Pacers 118-112 as Jimmy Jones led with 26 points and Gerald Govan fueled a late stretch with 23 rebounds and nine points. Zelmo Beaty scored 31 for Utah while Roger Brown led Indiana with 35. The win marked Utah's ninth straight, while Denver beat New York and Memphis defeated Dallas in other ABA games.
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Roundup of scores and upcoming games across leagues
A digest of standings and results listing Seattle Boston Philadelphia Chicago New York and others with records, schedules for Friday Saturday and Sunday games, ABA East and West standings, and notes on rescheduled matches including San Diego Virginia Norfolk and Dallas Richmond and Charlotte matchups.
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