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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
9
A festive verse by Red Smith imagines industry stars and sports icons in a Christmas night of sport and satire. It salutes figures from baseball, boxing, football, and racing while poking light fun at managers, owners, and bookmakers. The poem blends holiday cheer with a sport world panorama.
Florida State coach Bobby Bowden quipped about next year after a 40-17 bowl win over Texas Tech. The 10-2 Seminoles, moving from bottom ranks to Top 20, were led by MVP Jimmy Jordan who threw for 311 yards in three quarters, while Wally Woodham added two TDs. Bowden praised the youthful squad and eyed a stronger 1978 campaign.
University of San Francisco suffers an 87 85 home loss to Rhode Island. Bill Cartwright scores 14 points in his debut hampered by left arm injury as the Dons drop three of four, while Kentucky, North Carolina, Notre Dame and UCLA win. Roy Williams, Jim Valvano react to top- ranked foes.
In 1960 the original Denver Broncos practiced in shorts amid a heavy snowstorm. Frank Tripucka recalls Dean Griffing as penny-pinching owner and Frank Filchock guiding the team that went 4-9-1. Lionel Taylor and Bud McFadin joined unexpectedly. early uniforms were brown and gold with vertical stockings.
Marc Wilson with three touchdown passes leads the 17th ranked Brigham Young Cougars to a 71-0 victory over the Collegian All-Stars of West Japan in Tokyo. George Harris and Scott Phillips connected on scoring plays as BYU built a commanding first-quarter lead.
Detroit alongside Dallas as the favored team to win the NFL playoffs after finishing 6-8. Lions players and coaches praise Dallas as the strongest squad, recalling a 37-0 loss to the Cowboys. Paul Naumoff, cooling expectations, bets on Los Angeles instead.
A 1977 Big Bird award parade mocks sports figures for audacious moves and quotes. George Allen earns top honors for bold, controversial acts as Washington prepared for the 1977 opener. Other recipients include Chuck Tanner for lineup gaffes and Gene Upshaw for frank but flawed comments, with Mutual Broadcasting and Sam Huff also singled out for farcical actions.
Nine Arkansas players will miss the Orange Bowl after coach Lou Holtz barred three standout performers earlier. Holtz is named Waller Camp Foundation coach of the year and will be honored February 4 at Yale Commons along with Camp All-America team members.
Skaneateles dominated its Christmas Wrestling Tournament posting 198 points to outpace Marcellus 198-183 while capturing four weight classes as Brillo 91 Gray 112 Dye 126 and Austin 215 won. Cazenovia placed third with 141 points.
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