Cronin bombs Yankees as Williams ruling shakes baseball
In Chicago AL President Joe Cronin ruled Dick Williams remains under contract with Oakland and Ralph Houk is with Detroit, while Charlie Finley signaled possible talks with New York. The decision blocks Williams from joining the Yankees immediately and fuels a volatile, multi-front dispute involving compensation, contracts, and future moves.
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NFL Playoff Open With Four Showdowns Across AFC and NFC
The NFL playoff field opens with Steelers at Raiders and Redskins at Vikings. Bengals meet Dolphins and Rams clash with Cowboys as teams chase postseason success and potential repeat glory. Matchups feature notable coaches Paul Brown and Don Shula facing career arcs and division titles drive the tense start.
Don Miller Pro Picks Ahead of Playoffs
Miller Ratings lean toward Minnesota over Washington Oakland over Pittsburgh Miami over Cincinnati Dallas over Los Angeles. Strong pro football analysis notes four picks and a 129 correct 46 wrong season record with 737 percent.
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Hayes lauds McKay as Rose Bowl opponent and innovator
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes praised USC coach John McKay at a Los Angeles Airport news conference calling him the foremost innovator in the last decade and hailed USC players led by flanker Lyon Swann. Hayes noted Ohio State’s chances to end a four game New Year’s Day skid, with spring practice planned at Citrus College and a Disneyland visit on tap.
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Florida Gators Set to Meet Miami of Ohio in Tangerine Bowl
Unbeaten FloridaGators quarterback Don Gaffney leads a 7-4 squad against 15th ranked Miami Redskins in the Tangerine Bowl at Florida Field. Gaffney, starting midseason after a fourgame skid, aims for another Florida win as Miami boasts a top defense led by Brad Cousino Mike Monos Herman Jackson and Dan Rebsch and an offense led by Bob Hitchens Chuck Warner.
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Trojans Aim to Test Buckeyes With Passing Attack
Southern California coach John McKay says the Trojans will push Ohio State with a strong aerial game led by Pat Haden to Linn Swann John WeKas and Ed Obra dowich while boasting a solid running attack with Anthony Davis and Rod McNeil. The Trojans, 9 1 1 in the Pacific-8, prepare for the Rose Bowl against Ohio State, which has been weaker through the air in the Big Ten.
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Pioneers face Marion in key Buckeye Conference clash
The Elyria Pioneer basketball team seeks sole first in the Buckeye Conference with a victory at Marion tonight. Coach Mike Riles’ squad, 3-1 in league play, must overcome Marion’s improving play and a tough home crowd to pull ahead of Findlay and stay in top spot.
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