Bengals Fly To Miami For Sunday Playoff
Cincinnati travels to the Orange Bowl for a 1 p.m. EST Sunday playoff against Miami, aiming to extend a six game win streak after a 10-4 season. Coach Paul Brown says the team is enthusiastic and underdogs, with key returns including receiver Charley Joiner and rookie Isaac Curtis boosting the Bengals passing game. Defensive lineman Mike Reid and center Bob Johnson emphasize readiness as they prepare to face the Dolphins led by Warfield and a trio of runners.
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Jackets Lead Tri River Standings in Tough Conference Race
Staunton tops the Tri River standings at 3-0 with Clay City 2-0 and Shakamak 1-0. Montezuma 1-1, Van Buren and State High 1-2, Rosedale 0-4. Duke Smith of Montezuma leads scoring with 180 points at 25.7 per game, while Jeff McNabb of Shakamak tops rebounds and rebounding average. Clay City and Van Buren show team offense and shooting marks, with various leaders across defense and free throws.
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Redskins Big Play Worries Bud Grant
Bud Grant downplays Washington quarterback concerns and focuses on the Redskins big play defense. George Allen weighs Kilmer versus Jurgensen amid illness, while weather and travel disruptions affect kickoff prep for the playoff game in Bloomington.
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Weismuller in serious condition at Las Vegas hospital
Johnny Weismuller former Olympic swimming champion and Tarzan star was reported in serious condition in the cardiac unit of Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Las Vegas after a hip fracture from a fall at Caesars Palace on Wednesday. He is 69 and works at the casino greeting guests.
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Pacers Hold Off Spurs To Edge ABA Thriller 84 81
Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 84 to 81 as Billy Keller iced the game with two free throws with four seconds left. George McGinnis led Indiana with 22 points, Kevin Joyce 14, while Jim Silas topped the Spurs with 17 and Joe Hamilton added 15. Pacers sank 23 of 29 free throws to San Antonio’s 9 of 12.
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Iowa grid staff gains third coach Beckman named
Iowa City Iowa UPI incoming coach Bob Commings added a third staff member naming Dave Beckman of Evansville as offensive coordinator for three seasons at Evansville Beckman has led high school programs in Hubbard and Medina Ohio and assisted at Warren Harding High School Cummings previously named Howard Vernon and Larry Coyer as assistants
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Notre Dame to Practice Indoors Amid Snow For Sugar Bowl
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian expressed frustration as 14 inches of snow forced the team to begin New Orleans Sugar Bowl preparations indoors on a rubberized 35 yard surface. He hopes to practice outside soon and expects outdoor sessions before December 28 in New Orleans.
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USC Trojans in Near Perfect Condition Ahead of Rose Bowl
USC coach John McKay said the Trojans are in nearly perfect physical shape for the Rose Bowl rematch with Ohio State. He noted a cold for himself, praised the defense, discussed Anthony Davis versus Archie Griffin, and outlined a trimmed practice plan with 12 of 16 days used.
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Kunzman Moves to Private Room After Ontario Crash
UPI reports race driver Lee Kunzman, a 29-year-old USAC veteran from Guttenberg Iowa, moved from intensive care to a private room at San Antonio Community Hospital Upland California. Doctors expect possible discharge next week after the December 11 190 mph crash during testing at Ontario Motor Speedway. The California 500 track began in September 1970 and the next running is slated for March 10.
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ISU Wrestler Martin Sets Midland Road At Northwestern
Indiana State’s David Martin undefeated at 126 pounds heads to the Midland tournament at Northwestern this weekend as the lone Sycamore entrant. He previously won the 126 title at the Penn State invitational, facing a top field including three former NCAA champs and two other All-Americans.
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Orioles win team batting title in first DH year
Baltimore’s Tommy Davis topped the individual designated hitter race with a .293 average as the Orioles led in team batting at .393. Davis had 156 hits in 432 at bats and also contributed 13 hits in another role, sharing runner-up honors with Milwaukee’s George Scott at .306.
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Buckeyes Drill for Rose Bowl Prep in California
In Pasadena John McKay and Woody Hayes praise each other as Ohio State prepares for the Rose Bowl against Southern California on New Year’s Day. Hayes drills the Buckeyes three days while McKay plans rest for the Trojans until Wednesday. Both squads near peak form with minor injuries. Vic Koegel has a toe fracture but suits up. Teams toured Disneyland and plan Christmas activities before further practices.
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Indiana State Sycamores Face Long Beach State in Late Show
High school action in the area is curtailed by snow with only two games on the slate. Indiana State heads to Long Beach State for an 11:05 p.m. tip aired by WTHI radio while Brazil at Bloomington North and North Central at North Knox proceed as tonight’s high school schedule. North and Schulte postponed after snow cleanup in the North lot, now moved to January 5.
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Iowa State Coach Maury John Likely to Be Released This Weekend
Iowa State basketball coach Maury John is expected to be released from Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames this weekend. A hospital spokesman said he had been admitted earlier in the week for tests, but the nature of his illness has not been disclosed.
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Stars edge Colonels in Louisville thriller
Ron Boone hit a 10 foot jumper with 44 seconds left to give the Utah Stars an 86 85 win over the Kentucky Colonels in Louisville. Willie Wise led with 29 points while Jimmy Jones and Boone added 17 each. Dan Issel scored 27 and Louie Dampier 22 for Kentucky, their first loss in Louisville in over a month.
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