Rams players stand with Allen after coach’s sudden firing
Quarterback Roman Gabriel and Deacon Jones lead a Ram stand at a news conference backing George Allen amid Dan Reeves dismissal over a personality clash. About a dozen players support Allen. several veterans threaten to retire or quit if he does not return, while Reeves faces questions over firing.
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Baylor and Hayes Named West All Stars In NBA Vote
Baylor of the Los Angeles Lakers earned unanimous selection to the Western All-Star team while Elvin Hayes of the San Diego Rockets led centers remaining ahead of Wilt Chamberlain. Guards chosen include Jerry West Len Wilkens and Jerry Sloan with Don Kojis Lou Hudson at forward as eight players named and four to be added later by coaches. The game is set for January 14 at the Baltimore Civic Center against the Eastern All Stars.
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Supersonics fall to Hawks in eighth straight loss
ATLANTA. The Seattle Supersonics were routed by Atlanta 126-98, dropping their eighth straight. A 31-22 first quarter lead vanished as the Sonics were outscored 42-17 in the third period. Al Tucker scored 18 for Seattle, while Lou Hudson led Atlanta with 28 points before sitting out the final period.
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Pop Warner Trophy Awarded to O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson received the 21st Pop Warner Award in Palo Alto as the West Coast’s top senior football player. He led the coast’s top team, topped national rushing, and held Heisman distinction, earning votes from the writers and sportscasters panel of Palo Alto’s sponsoring club.
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Trojans move Al Cowlings to end spot
LOS ANGELES UPD Al Cowlings will start as defensive end for the University of Southern California in the Rose Bowl against Ohio State. He moves from tackle after regular end Jim Grissom is injured. Willard Scott takes his spot and Bill Redding shifts to guard as USC emphasizes passing in a 12 hour Rose Bowl workout with Steve Sogge at quarterback.
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Cold weather greets players at Sun Bowl
Auburn and Arizona football players prepared for the 34th Sun Bowl clash amid cold, rain and a forecast of clearing skies. Arizona shifts Hal Arnson to tight end as Mark Bowie rests with the starting lineup unchanged for Auburn. Coach comments note the unpleasant practice conditions and travel weather as teams arrived ahead of Saturday’s game.
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Kings fail to end hex with North Stars in 4-4 tie
In Inglewood, the Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota North Stars battled to a 4-4 draw at the Forum. LA led 4-2 before Minnesota struck twice in the third period, with Danny Grant scoring the equalizer at 1:58 remaining as Gerry Desjardins allowed a 10 footer. The tie leaves LA with one win in four meetings this season. The Kings hit the road next for two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs starting Saturday.
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Penn State to pay staff oranges if Orange Bowl loss occurs
UPI reports Senator Hush Scott of Pennsylvania agreed to buy enough oranges to cover the entire staff of Senator James Pearson of Kansas if Penn State loses to Kansas in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. The wager centers on the Jan. 1 game and the potential citrus payout.
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