Dallas Cowboys Predicted to Rule Super Bowl Field
Cowboys dominating punditry argues Dallas will beat Baltimore in the Super Duper Bowl after a victory over Minnesota. The piece weighs strength, defense, and Staubach leadership against Unitas while noting power parity among 1971 contenders. It also covers Baseball Hall of Fame ballots and boxing endorsements with regional promotions and personalities.
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Minnesota
Cowboys
Vikings
Dallas
NFL
Baltimore
San Francisco
Miami
The
Observer
Dolphins
Johnny Unitas
Joe Nemath
Roger Staubach
Unitas
Baseball Writers' Asst
Sandy Koufax
Yogi Berra
Ralph Kiner
Early Wynn
Koufax
Hall
Friday Sports and TV Schedule Highlights
TV and radio listings for Friday feature Lakers versus Seattle on KTLA at 5 pm with Peach Bowl Mississippi against Georgia Tech on delay at KCOP 13 and John Wooden Show at 10 45 pm. UCLA Brain Classic on KTLA 5 L pm. Radio KABC airs UCLA versus Ohio State at 8 pm and Shrine East West Game. Gator Bowl Georgia versus North Carolina on KNBC 1 am. World Hockey Cup at Colorado del je Cele listed.
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Lakers
Seattle
KTLA
Mississippi
Georgia Tech
KCOP
John Wooden
UCLA
KABC
Ohio State
KMPC
Georgia
North Carolina
KNBC
Matte questionable for Dolphins' game
Tampa Flor da Tom Matte star running back for the Baltimore Colts is a questionable starter for Sunday’s American Football Conference championship game with the Miami Dolphins. Coach Don McCafferty on Wednesday said the loss of Matte could leave the Colts with a rookie backfield of Ton McCalley and Dan Nottingham alongside Norm Bulaich if he is unable to play.
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Dolphins
Tampa
Fla
Tom Matte
Baltimore Colts
Miami Dolphins
Don McCafferty
Matte
Norm Bulaich
Colts
Ton McCalley
Dan Nottingham
UCLA Faces Stern Fest in Buckeyes Showdown
UCLA and Ohio State prepared for a high-stakes clash after dominant wins. Ohio State crushed Arizona 90 47 while UCLA routed Texas 115 65 to reach the title game. Allan Hornyak heated the crowd with 27 points, Take Witte added power, and Bill Walton paced UCLA with 28 points and 24 rebounds in the Texas win.
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Fred Taylor
UCLA
Pau Jey Pavilion
Ohio State
Bruins
Arizona
Texas
Aruins
Bucckeyes
Allan Hornyak
Witte
Taylor
Buckeyes
Hornyak
Longhorns
Texans
Larry Robinson
Jimmy Blacklock
Bill Walton
Walton
John Wooden
John Dixon and December 30 1971 sports page note
Sports Editor John Dixon writes a Thursday December 30 1971 C page overview highlighting local games, scores, and upcoming events with emphasis on team results and standout performers.
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John Dixon
Vikings hold off Fullerton in Riverside semifinal duel
Long Beach City College used man-to-man pressure and a 40-36 halftime lead to beat Fullerton Junior College 89-73 in the Riverside Invitational semifinals. Guards Bill Mullen and Steve Dallas harassed the Hornets into 11 first-half turnovers as the Vikings pulled away late.
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Riverside
Long Beach City College
Fullerton Junior College
Vikings
Viking
Bill Mullen
Steve Dallas
Hornets
FIC
Rich Plante
Dallas
Vikes
Floyd Heaton
Lecc
Fullerton
Rick Planie
Dan Peters
Rick Aberegg
Aberegg
Bears Fire Dooley as Halas Eyes New Coach
Chicago Bears owner George Halas dismissed Jim Dooley after a 6 3 finish to the season. The 76 year old Halas said the job is wide open and might go to a staffer or someone from college or pro ranks. Ara Parseghian Abe Gibron and Bill Austin were named as likely replacements amid speculation. Gale Sayers voiced sympathy for Dooley.
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Halas
Jim Dooley
Bears
Dooley
Svith
Oor
Ara Parseghian
Notre Dame
Abe Gibron
Bill
Austin
Bear
Gale Sayers
49ers win third straight title at International City Classic
Cal State Long Beach defeats UC Riverside 109-85 to capture the International City Classic title, with Lamont King and Eric McWilliams leading a strong 49ers performance. Ratleff earns tournament MVP honors after a dominant 30 points as Long Beach seals a 46th straight home victory and a ninth win in 0 games this season.
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Nate Stephens
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State
Lamont King
UC Riverside
Sam Cash
49Ers
Eric McWilliams
Bagea
Une
UCR
Riverside
McWilliams
Fd Ratleff
4Ser
Rablett
dSers
Svith
Chuck Terry
Cal
Tatleff
Jame
Columbus
Ohio
Terry
Gal State
Mike Reid
OC Riverside
Ed Gibbons
Gal State Fullerton
Titans
California Collegiate Athletic Assa
Vival
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
Jerry Tarkaniga
Ratleff
Cal Male
Laninni King
Reiad
Terry Adkdied
Lee Fair Faces Balancing Act Between Sports and Studies
Lee Fair, 5-11, 205-pound offensive guard for the Indians, repor ts a busy life balancing spring wrestling, football in the fall, and academics at Stanford. After a CIF heavyweight title and football at Long Beach Jordan High, he rejected appointments to the Military and Air Force academies to study law or teaching, find time by budgeting his schedule, and consider staying away from spring football to relax. He recalls moments of doubt yet says he stuck with athletics, even amid benching and late-season pressure, preparing for a start against Missouri.
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Long Beach Jordan High
Fair
U.S
Air Force
Oothal
Stanford
Michigan
Bruins
Ann Arbor
Mike Flores
Ina
Palo Alto
Scott Henderson
Indians
Pepper Rodgers Answers Rose Bowl Question About UCLA
Pepper Rodgers, UCLA coach, declines to pick between Rose Bowl opponents Michigan and Stanford, noting both teams have strong talent. He explains season results against the Wolverines and Indians and says UCLA will field its own all-star team next year, not an opponent’s.
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Pepper Rodgers
Jerry Quarry
Joe Mrazier
Muhammad Ali
Rodgers
UCLA
Michigan
Stanford
Pepper Fella
Pasadena
Sea
WGLA
Don Bunce
Miles Moore
Bruins
Bunce
Depper
Texas
Longhorns
Eddie Phillips
Pepper
Austin
Parrell Royal
Mark Karman
Pieree JC
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World Boxing Hall OF Fame
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Jersey Joe Walcott
Max Schemling
Exzard Charles
Sammy Angolt
Hogan
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Gene Fullmer
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Chief Jacobsen
Tino Rivera
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Joe Louis
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John L. Sullivan
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Oakland Raiders
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Patriots
George Parnassus
Forum Boxing Promotions
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Gary Gerrison
Billy Parks
George Allen
Redskins
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Southland Press
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49Ers Storm
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