Unanimous Opinion on Cosell Draws Football Forum
George Connor, famed Notre Dame and Bears tackle, spoke at the Quarterback Club luncheon in the St Anthony hotel Anacacho Room. He praised Cosell, predicted pay TV NFL games within a decade, and doubted a players strike despite a strong association amid long pre season schedules.
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Bassmaster Classic Ends With Don Butler Victory In Tennessee
Don Butler won the Bassmaster Classic with a 38 pound 11 ounce total from 22 fish. Ricky Green placed second with 25 pounds 4 ounces as Butler built a late lead using a custom head spinner-bait. Rain wind and cold marked the event while observers note the growing prominence of fishing among outdoor sports.
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College Coaches Meeting Welcomes Modern Pro Football Evolution
Tommy Prothro Johnny Ralston Bill Peterson Dan Devine and others praised the sport’s tempo change and wide plays. He lauded Abe Gibran and Tom Landry while noting Dallas cannot win again with Craig Morton. He praised Union athletes, hinted at an all time backfield, and proposed rule changes to restore the corner kick by punters.
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Muscled praise for pro football figures from era of old masks
Duane Thomas praises mental toughness of a young rival as George Halas Frank Leahy Gale Sayers and Clyde Turner receive commendations. Fred Davis of Alabama taught him pro tackle basics with a signature whack before relief signals, during days when face masks were rare.
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Prophet Pete Football List Opens Contests for Prizes
Prophet Pete announces a football picking contest with rewards of 25 dollars for first, 10 dollars for second and third, plus theater tickets for other top performances. Participants must circle the teams they expect to win and submit lists with name and address to The San Antonio Light Sports Department by 5 pm Friday. The contest is open to everyone at no cost and multiple entries are allowed.
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Roosevelt Leaks shines as Texas tops Rice in standout showing
Roosevelt Leaks, Longhorn fullback, fueled a key victory over Rice with multiple rushing bursts and 154 yards in 13 minutes before a knee strain sidelined him. Coach Darrell Royal praised Leaks’s run game and the offensive line for creating big chunks of yardage, while observers noted the sophomore’s breakout performance drew strong attention.
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Leaks Credits Oline Play in Saturday Blocked Game
Leaks praised his teammates for blocking after a Saturday effort and noted the team’s line finally clicking. Prentice won the Corpus Christi Civitan Open after a two day playoff, earning $3,000 by birdying the final hole.
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Longhorns face injury scare as Akins hurt against Owls
Texas football saw a potential collarbone fracture feared for freshman quarterback Marty Akins after a hit against Rice. Doctors assess fracture possibility with tests due Thursday. Backup plans floated with other freshmen like Larry Miller and Walter Rowan in consideration.
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Suns Fire Coach Bill Van Breda Kolff After Short Tenure
Phoenix Suns dismiss head coach Bill Van Breda Kolff after seven games into the season. General manager Jerry Colangelo will assume coaching duties as the team reevaluates its direction amid a 3-4 start. Kolangelo cites need for change while Kolff cites overall situation as factor.
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Morton Tops SWC Rushing in Conference Stats
ARKANSAS star Dickey Morton leads the Southwest Conference in rushing with 112.1 yards per game as Texas sophomore Roosevelt Leaks rises to second at 101.32. Alvin Maxson of SMU drops to third after 408.7 yards per game. Bruce Gadd of Rice tops in passing and total offense, Gary Butler of Rice leads receivers, and Texas climbs to first in rushing with 488 yards against Rice.
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