This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1976
Page
19
In Austin, AP reports Monday morning analysis of Darrell Royal’s departure. Critics say he could not beat Oklahoma, struggled with recruiting, grew wary of spies, lie detector tests, and the Wishbone offense's decline, signaling burnout and pressure.
The text portrays Darrell Royal's retirement after a long Texas tenure amid talk of recruiting, cheating, and personal doubt. It highlights Royal’s gut driven decisions, a pivotal 1969 game against Arkansas, and his struggle with lingering pressures, while noting his desire to coach less but not fully quit.
Decades ago Tucson Daily Citizen reporters watched USC and UCLA from afar. Now Arizona and Arizona State are invited to the Pac Ten, a shift stirring debate over conference alignments, independent options for USC, and the economics of travel and stadiums as the old football map redefines itself. The piece reflects on memories and the evolving college sports landscape.
An Otro le region weekend saw a trailer strike power poles causing cable TV and electricity outages during the Oakland New England game while a Sunday crash knocked out TV north of Baltimore Pittsburgh. Police reported high call volumes as residents lost service.
USC coach John Robinson says the Rose Bowl game against Michigan is an even matchup. He notes Michigan as a six point favorite but insists the outcome should be decided on the field. He cites both teams’ 10-1 records and highlights players Bob Lytle Ricky Bell and Tony Dorsett as top talents.
A dozen Denver Bronco players released a statement voicing support for Fred Gehrke as general manager and backing ownership decisions, while omitting any explicit stance on coach John Ralston who was let go. The team finished 1976 with a franchise best five wins but missed the playoffs.
Notre Dame coach Dan Devine emphasizes a three part plan for the Gator Bowl against Penn State: educate the players, let them enjoy the experience, and work toward victory. Penn State coach Joe Paterno echoes balance between fun and hard work. Both teams stress staying focused on the game despite travel delays and chilly Jacksonville weather.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.