Lindsey Nelson recalls first TV Cotton Bowl and Lewis tackle
In 1954 the Cotton Bowl aired on TV for the first time as Lindsey Nelson and Red Grange prepared for the game. Nelson notes the moment Tommy Lewis tackled Dickie Moegle, a play discussed the night before on air. Now a CBS host, Nelson reflects on early TV with four large cameras and a broadcaster’s shift to promos and cues.
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Nelson to co host Cowboys game booth with Hornung
Nelson teams with Paul Hornung for a Dallas broadcast linking Notre Dame history to CBS coverage. He cites Notre Dame’s revival at the Cotton Bowl after a 45 year bowl gap in 1970 and recalls last year’s Notre Dame win over Houston. The 20th New Year’s Eve in Dallas awaits.
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Page Thirteen Sees Arkansas Fans Yell Pig Sooey All Night
The subject says he does not mind the crowd except for Arkansas fans in town shouting pig sooey and keeping him awake. He has not chosen a sports jacket yet but may find something special in Dallas.
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Smith brothers meet as Anna-Jonesboro trims Coulterville
Don Smith coached Anna-Jonesboro as they defeated Coulterville 73-51 in the Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament first round. Kohler and Evans led the Wildcats inside with rebounds and blocks, while Hormann led Coulterville with 17 points and 14 rebounds before an injury to Evans ended his night.
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Rockets blast off as boss pops off
The Houston Rockets, 16-19 and tied for fourth in the Central Division, snapped a six-game skid by routing the San Antonio Spurs 143-110. Owner George Maloof blasted the team over its negative approach, while Calvin Murphy led with 29 points and Moses Malone added 27.
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Boston College Upsets Georgetown in OT at MSG
In the Holiday Festival opener at Madison Square Garden Boston College edged 17th ranked Georgetown 75-74 on Vin Caraher’s buzzer-beating 12 footer after Jim Sweeney’s full-court pass. Caraher scored 15, Bagley led BC with 17 as BC rallied from 11 down to force the OT and grab a finals berth vs St. John’s. Wayne McKay led St. John’s with 18 in a 59-50 win over Lafayette.
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Murphysboro Player Rains to Get SI Grid MVP Honor
Joe Rains of Murphysboro High School earns the first IGA Most Valuable Player Award for area football. The Red Devils went 8-2 and reached the Class 3A state playoffs. Rains, a four-position contributor, will be honored at halftime of the January 3 Creighton vs Southern Illinois basketball game at SIU Arena, in an IGA night promotion with ticket coupons from area stores.
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Star quits on Kentucky guard amid suspicions
Dwight Anderson leaves the second-ranked Kentucky Wildcats amid personal reasons as reports swirl about suspensions for freshmen Sam Bowie and Dirk Minniefield. Coach Joe B. Hall declines to confirm or deny the possible one game suspensions for the Notre Dame matchup.
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University of Kentucky
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Tire Shop Leader Sought For Independent Firestone Dealership
A career in the retail tire business rewards leaders with drive energy and competitive spirit. Firestone independent dealers offer the rest including support, training, and a path to ownership.
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