Allen and Shula Voted NFL's Best By AP Panel
New York AP reports George Allen of the Rams and Don Shula of the Colts led the voting, each earning sixteen votes from a panel of Associated Press writers. Vince Lombardi received six votes, George Halas and Blanton Collier two each, Tom Fears one, as the panel weighed the season before final games. The emphasis remained on winning the title as the aim of the coaches and players.
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Associated Press
New York
George Allen
Shula
Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Don Shula
Baltimore
Colts
Vince Lombardi
Bay
Allie Sher
Caleper
George Halas
Chicago
Bears
Blanton Collier
Cleveland Browns
Tom Fears
New Orleans
Rauch Predicts Physical Game In AFL Championship
Oakland Raiders coach John Rauch says the title game against the Eastern Division winner will be a very physical contest. He cites Houston and New York as the likely opponents, notes Houston’s stingy defense and strong running game, and mentions Clem Daniels’ absence for Oakland.
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John Rauch
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Pete Beathard
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Jets
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Daniels
Clem Daniels
AFL
Rams Defeat Ravens to Clinch Coastal Division Title
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen, famed for teaching defense to the 1963 Bears, has molded a winning offense as they crushed the Baltimore Colts 34 10 to capture the NFL Coastal Division and set a Western Conference showdown with Green Bay in Milwaukee. Quarterback Roman Gabriel sparked the win with 257 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, crediting Allen for confidence and quarterback coaching that kept him aggressive despite early losses. Allen cited the defense matching the 1963 Bears while noting the current offense is stronger.
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Merlin Olsen
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Lamar Lundy
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Dick Bass
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Josephson
Bill Truax
Jack Snow
Bass
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Shula
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Jimmy Orr
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Alvin Haymond
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Jim Grabowski
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Sherman
Fran Tarkenton
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Fears
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Washington
Tom Landry
Dallas Cowboys
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Chicago Bears
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New York
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Papa Bear
Kalbaugh Sparkles For Bonnies
St Bonaventure edged Auburn 77 73 to reach the Tampa Invitational final against Seattle Chieftains after Bol Lanier scored 34 before fouling out. Bill Kalbaugh sank both free throws and added a late basket, ending with eight points and a kicker from Catholic Central High School.
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Tigers
Ron Jackson
Bill Kalbaugh
Kalbaugh
Catholic Central High School
Drug Store Tops Builders In Lansingburgh League Contest
Lindsay's Drug Store defeated Dick Yarter's Builders 31 to 27 in a junior division House League game at the Lansingburgh Boys' Club yesterday. Vernon Adams led Lindsay's with 12 points, followed by Bob Gregware with 10, Bud Shongar 4, Chris Fagan 2, Larry Ryan 2, and Vince Verdile 1. Yarter's was led by John Ciavar fdoni with 8, Marty Byrne 2, Bob Morgan 4, Ed Gregware 2, Boh See 1.
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Dick Yarter
Mavericks Defeat Muskies in ABA Showdown
In Houston the Mavericks rallied for 97 91 victory over the Minnesota Muskies. The Mavericks outscored 59-53 in the second half after trailing by two at halftime. Les Hunter led Muskies scorers with 26 points and Willie Somerset added 22 for Houston.
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Broncos Ink Beard On Signing Of Dartmouth QB Beard
The Denver Broncos announced yesterday under Coach Lou Saban that former Dartmouth quarterback Mickey Beard has signed with the AFL team.
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Mickey Beard
Lou Saban
Denver Broncos
Various college basketball scores from a late season roundup
A jumble of men’s and women’s results across multiple NCAA programs includes Florida Atlantic and Vanderbilt losses, Maryland State and Virginia Slaze upsets, Wake Forest and George Washington wins, plus a Hamilton round robin tournament with a 3 0 record. The notes reference Belmont Abbey Canisius Western Ontario Harvard Australian Victorians and several others in a dense scoreline summary.
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Packers suffer injuries ahead of Rams clash in Milwaukee
Lombardi reports fresh Packers injuries after a 24-17 loss to Pittsburgh. Brown is hospitalized with a ruptured kidney. Wright and Anderson add cracked ribs and a hip bruise. Grabowski limited by knee while Pitts out for season with torn Achilles. Wilson and others shaken but hopeful. Lombardi hints at roster relief before next season to cope with injuries.
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Steve Wright
Donny Anderson
Lombardi
Ben Wilson
Pittsburgh
Jim Grabowski
Grabowski
Baltimore
Elijah Pitts
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Rams
Steelers
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Williams
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Colts
Los Angeles
Tom Brown
Packers
Italy
Browns Coach Collier Feels Good After Philadelphia Win
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier praised rookie replacements and absence of new injuries after a 28-24 win in Philadelphia. The team flies to San Antonio for light work before Dallas rematch, seeking to avenge two prior losses including a Thanksgiving setback in 196h that kept them from a title. QB Frank Ryan watched from the sidelines with a sprained ankle.
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Blanton Collier
Philadelphia
Collier
Browns
Cowboys
Dallas
Frank Ryan
George Andrie
Willie Townes
Jerro Pugh
Bob Jilly
Jackson Sparks Americans in ABA tilt at Louisville
Tony Jackson scored four straight three-pointers in the third quarter to lift New Jersey to a 110-101 win over the Kentucky Colonels in Louisville. Jackson led all scorers with 42 points, Barry Liebowite added 21, while Darel Carrier had 24 for Kentucky and Jim Ligon 23. Kentucky drops to 10-17, the Americans sit one game ahead at 14-15.
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Tony Jackson
New Jersey
Kentucky Colonels
Jackson
Barry Liebowite
Darel Carrier
Kentucky
Jim Ligon
Pistons Triumph With Chappell Rally in Seattle
Len Chappell scored 28 points in the second half to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 149-122 win over Seattle in Tacoma. The Pistons surged after halftime to pull away and secure the victory.
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Len Chappell
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball Association
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