Grant NFL Coach of Year Led Vikings to 12 1 Season
AP named Bud Grant Coach of the Year after guiding the Minnesota Vikings to a 12 1 season. Former NBA player with the Lakers and Eagles star, Grant built a strong defense and . He emphasized team achievement over personal honors after a career spanning basketball in Minneapolis to pro football in Canada and the NFL.
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Bud” Grant
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Roman Gabriel Named NFL MVP by AP panel
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel, 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, was chosen NFL Most Valuable Player by a 48-strong AP panel. He led the Rams to the Coastal Division title, boosted by 23 touchdown passes and 2,439 passing yards, while also rushing for five touchdowns.
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Robinson Tops Orioles in Fielding Records Tie
Brooks Robinson led Baltimore to a dominant AL fielding performance tying for the league lead at .9761 and topping in assists with 270. He joined Ken McMullen as the only players to lead at their position nine times, as the Orioles posted a team fielding mark of .984, fourth title in seven years and near the 1964 major league record.
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Lamonica Leads Raiders Bombing Passes In Playoff Bid
The Raiders rely on a bombs away passing attack led by Daryle Lamonica with 34 TDs this season aided by Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff. Wells' shoulder injury threatens the aerial game as Rod Sherman or rookies step in. Oakland’s defense, anchored by Grayson and Davidson, supports Lamonica’s relentless deep throws toward a possible playoff showdown.
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Roswell fans upset by Class AA All-State snub
Roswell supporters note top local players but see no All-State recognition. Roswell invites fans to Roswell Invitational Hoop Tourney at Coyote Gym with Roswell vs El Paso Austin and Grants vs Clovis in tonight’s schedule. Holiday football chatter covers Cotton Bowl Rose Bowl Sugar Bowl and pro playoffs leading to the Super Bowl.
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European bantamweight title bout ends in Zurlo victory
In Las Vegas Franco Zurlo of Italy outpointed Mi moun Ben Ali of Spain to claim the vacant European bantamweight title. In Milan Sandro Mazzinghi knocked out Cipriano Hernan dez in 2 rounds. In Stockton Roger Pedrano stopped Manny Camay in 10 rounds.
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Bucks Defeat Celtics in 124 106 Victory
Milwaukee outscored Boston 16-2 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 124-106 win. Lew Alcindor led the Bucks with 29 points, Flynn Robinson 27, and Jon McGlocklin 20. Boston’s Henry Finkel had 23 as their three-game win streak ended.
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College Scores Roundup from Wednesday Action
Princeton over Navy 67 to 60 while Columbia defeated Fordham 80 to 69 in OT. Clemson topped Alabama 104 to 95 and Wake Forest beat South Carolina 53 to 52. Missouri State edged Colorado State 81 to 55 as Texas lost 54 to 51.
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Iba’s Cowboys Stay Unbeaten Slowdown Seals 54-49 Win
OSU led Texas 12 points before Henry Iba slowed the pace with seven minutes left, guiding the Cowboys to a seventh victory of the season in a methodical 54-49 win. Iba, 65, in his 36th season, weathered front-line turnover as OSU remained undefeated. Other top teams posted wins as Ohio U, Houston, and Columbia also won while North Carolina State and Clemson climbed with key road victories.
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Coyote Hoop Tourney Opens With Roswell Matchups
Action is hot at the 23rd Roswell Invitational Basketball Tournament. Tonight at 7, Roswell hosts El Paso Austin as Grants and Clovis meet in the nightcap after Goddard Portales and Lovington NMMI opened the event with a doubleheader. The Coyotes feature veterans Alan Graham and others under Coach A Burger’s man to man pressure. mañana sessions run 9 am 1 pm and 7 pm with seven remaining games.
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