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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1969

Page

8

Browns Coach Collier admired for game plan mastery

NEW YORK AP Blanton Collier, often overlooked for Coach of the Year, is praised as a master at crafting a perfect game plan. The piece recalls his 1964 34-0 win over the Colts, the 1963 upset of Dallas, and notes his Browns shuffle and reliance on Kelly, Warfield, Collins, and Moore for a balanced attack while facing injury and defensive adjustments.

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Frazier Ellis Bout Near deal at Madison Square Garden

Teddy Breuner and Madison Square Garden officials say talks are close to closing a deal for a heavyweight title bout between Ellis and Frazier. Angelo Dundee and Angelo Markson press for terms, with February 16 in New York eyed as target. Both camps say they are ready to fight and willing to stage the bout wherever convenient. Ellis holds the World Boxing Association title and is recognized in New York, while Frazier is seen as the top challenger, with negotiations centering on venue and terms.

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High School Boys Hoops In San Antonio Tourney Buzz

San Antonio city squads clash in prep basketball amid talk of Frazier Ellis bout hype. Central Catholic snaps East Central with strong defense as South San Antonio and Antonian contend for late-season momentum ahead of next week’s L A tourney.

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Aggies take third at Sun Carnival amid upsets

Texas A&M cagers place third in the Sun Carnival tournament after a 78-83 consolation win over Clemson in El Paso. Earlier Centenary defeated TCU 69-38 and Baylor fell 78-74 to the Geals as Bill Cooksey led with 22 points and Chuck Smith added 19.

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Pro Scouts Eyeing QBs at North South All Star Game

Pro scouts target quarterbacks as Miami and Purdue stars headline the North South All Star Game. Purdue All-American signal caller leads the North attack against a South squad featuring Louisiana Tech’s Bradshaw and Indiana’s Gonso. Florida’s Reaves and Alvarez loom for the East in a high profile charity contest.

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Cowboys Dowt Buy Hex in Pro Football Roundup

A chaotic sports item mentions Landry and Hillis shaping a Cowboys approach as a top draft focus. It notes quarterbacks Gordon and Morton, Hill learning through pain, and a Cotton Bowl context with Texas and Penn State among top contenders. The piece references the Heisman era and college rankings, with Baylor or SMU contexts and the West Coast offense backdrop. It wraps with scattered notes on players Owens, Shaver, and other college names amid a season-long roundup.

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Florida woos Doug Dickey amid rumors of change

Florida officials publicly denied reports that coach Ray Graves plans to relinquish coaching duties. Doug Dickey reportedly told Marvin West he had been approached about becoming Florida head coach, while Tennessee and Florida figures offered cautious statements and no firm decisions.

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Durslag on Football Tradition and Weather Contests

Durslag critiques football tradition and the role of weather in games, noting claims that football evolved into a high defense and passing sport. He jokes about December and January play, cites Nor'easter risks, and discusses how teams move games to milder climes like Florida or Los Angeles.

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Cage Scores in scattered action across several colleges

The score rundown lists Harvard, Centenary, UCLA, Santa Barbara, Stanford, Riverside City, and Loyola among others with selections including Harvard 75, UCLA 9, Santa Barbara 61, Stanford 62, and Central scores noted. Team names, venues, and minor results appear in a fragmented standings snippet from a sports section.

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Pan American Golf results and racing notes at parks

Turf report covers Pan American Golf results and racing action at Tropical Park and Fair Grounds. Jockeys, riders, and odds are listed with race outcomes and track conditions noted for Liberty Bell Park and ALAS City Association events.

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Cole State hires new coach amid season turmoil

The article notes Cole State appoints a new coach as Mika Lane and Wapfler are mentioned in context with Rams and a disappointing 29 611 record. It references a Pontiac renewal issue and indicates the eighth season for the Rams/teams under discussion.

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