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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1977
Page
2
Joan Ryan recalls childhood dreams of sports gifts for her sons and contrasts them with modern professional sports. She laments how violence has corrupted the image of pro athletics, suggesting today’s players seem licensed to maim and maul as time runs out.
The piece argues that modern athletes appear to accept brutal on field acts as fundamentals while deliberate harm grows. It contrasts intentional violence with indiscriminate omissions, citing Bert Jones, Len Randall, and Yankees fights to question sportsmanship and ethics.
The piece criticizes on court violence in hockey and basketball and questions the admiration of players like Dave Forbes and Kermit Washington. It warns that youthful audiences imitate such aggression and urges wiser, constructive role models for boys and girls amid holiday expectations.
Arkansas coach Lou Holtz confirms 12 players will miss the January 2 Orange Bowl against Oklahoma after excluding three standouts Ben Cowins Michael Forrest and Donnie Bobo. Attorneys John W Walker and P A Hollingsworth represent the players while Holtz defends his decision and pledges to play a strong game.
Greg Dever of Amphi, 52, towers over Mark Boogie 35 of Buena to take a shot. Amphi wins 68 to 56 to claim fifth place in the Blue Devil Classic at Sunnyside.
Dorados entered Sunnyside Classic with 54 record and were favorite to win. Salpointe beat CDO 63 55 while Casa Grande and Chandler fought for third place. Sunnyside took third by beating Marana 70 65 as Buena defeated Amphitheater 68 56. CDO, switching starters, dropped to eighth.
Former Giants and Cardinals kicker and end Pat Summerall attracts star attention at a Washington restaurant with CBS team members for the Rams Redskins game. He recalls a 49 yard field goal in 1958 and credits his rise to CBS as the top play by play announcer. Brookshier joins as partner and they describe their on air chemistry and Sanford style. Summerall grew up in Lake City Florida and played at Arkansas before his broadcasting career.
Chicago Bears offensive linemen, led by Revie Sorey and with Walter Payton's help, moved from anonymity to team publicity by winning and protecting Payton. Payton’s 1,290-yard season and a 275-yard single game highlighted a youthful line built by GM Jim Finks, earning national praise.
The final regular season games left several favorites, with Dallas and the Rams seen as strong chances to win. Rams 35 Chicago 10 and Rams 27 19 Minnesota noted, while Dallas looked to exploit Bears weaknesses. Best Bets cites AFC balance and predicts solid effort from top teams.
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