Rams fire Allen shocks Los Angeles crowd
Dan Reeves, Rams president, ousted head coach George Allen after a string of losing seasons and rumors of his firing. Allen had rebuilt the team to 10-3-1 this year, but Reeves cited personality clashes and said Allen would not return next season. Players expressed mixed reactions and contemplated trade or retirement.
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Gator Bowl matchups feature Bryant and Devine
Jacksonville AP notes the Gator Bowl pits Alabama under Bear Bryant against Missouri led by Dan Devine in a tossup game. Alabama passer Scott Hunter set season records, while Missouri relies on Terry McMillan and Greg Cook in a run and pass balanced attack.
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Cole fuels Peoria Manual in 77 62 win over Pinckneyville
Howard Cole 35 points leads Peoria Manual’s 77 62 victory over Pinckneyville as first round play opens. Eisenhower, Mt Vernon, Cahokia and others win while Glenbard East and St Patrick lose. Bobby Hull out with broken jaw but may miss only a few games.
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U S doubles team clinches Davis Cup
Stan Smith and Bob Lutz of USC defeated Ray Rufels and 17 year old John Alexander 6 4 6 4 6 2 to give the United States a 3 0 lead in the Davis Cup final in Adelaide Australia. The Americans used teamwork to outplay the scratch duo and edge toward a 5 0 sweep.
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Associated Press
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United States
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John Alexander
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New York
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Richmond
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College Basketball Scores From Various 1960s–70s Matches
A roundup of college basketball results across multiple venues including Quincy Holiday defeating Lincoln 91 84 Kenyon beating Millikin 108 100 Washburn 74 over Oral Roberts 68 and Tennessee A I 97 over Quincy. Other notable games feature Duquesne 93 Texas A M 71 Oklahoma City 94 Tulane 86 Colorado 63 Oklahoma 56 Kansas 82 Nebraska 56 Northwestern 76 Florida 72 and more across various leagues.
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Browns rely on Leroy Kelly to power title game run
Cleveland coach Nick Skorich says if Kelly carries 20 times he can break a long gain and reach 100 yards, as Kelly aims to outpace Baltimore’s defense led by Don Shula. Kelly has 1,239 rushing yards this season and two touchdowns in the Easter title game.
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Portland trapshooting legend Frank M. Trosh dies at 86
Portland resident Frank M. Trosh, an influential figure in American trapshooting from 1912 to 1942, died in a local hospital at age 86.
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