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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1968

Page

6

Colts and Browns Boost Rushing On Eve of Title Clash

The Baltimore Colts arrive in Cleveland for the NFL championship with Timmy Brown back on active duty and Earl Morrall resuming starter duties at quarterback. The Cleveland Browns counter by starting Ernie Green at fullback, hoping his knee‑injury return sparks another upset of Baltimore, who slipped only once in the regular season.

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Colts Seek Rematch in Cleveland for 1964 Title Remembrance

Eighteen Colts players recall the 1964 NFL championship loss to the Browns in Cleveland as they chase revenge in this Sunday's showdown at Cleveland Stadium. Forecast calls for cloudy windy conditions in the 20s with possible snow flurries and a sell-out crowd of about 79,000. The winner advances to a Super Bowl clash with the AFL champion in Miami on January 12.

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Marana and Flowing Wells Vie for Early State Ranking

Flowing Wells 5-0 after an 87-68 win over Chandler and Marana 7-0 with an 87-63 victory over Casa Grande. The teams meet tonight in the Coolidge Invitational final as coach Norm Patton weighs tempo and rebounding against Flowing Wells size and pressure.

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All-Star Gymnastics Clinic Ends With East Triumph

The East defeated the West in the Western Gymnastics Clinic All-Star meet led by Stormy Eaton of New Mexico who won floor and helped capture multiple events. Mike Kimball of Utah narrowly won parallel bars by 0.20 points and placed second on still rings behind Del Strange of Colorado State.

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East and West clash in all star meet high bar sweep

East athletes dominate the high bar with a 1 2 3 led by Bob Manna of New Mexico scoring 9.35 as Arizona's Doug Roger took runner up in floor and Sahuaro coach Jeff Bennon placed in side horse. Final score East 200.9 West 185.6.

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Rams Players Threaten Walkout Over Allen Firing

Seven Rams stars led by Eddie Meador and Deacon Jones threaten to quit football if owner Dan Reeves does not reinstate coach George Allen. Players express loyalty, vowing to seek a reconciliation conference while Meador hints at a players’ committee and potential retirement if Allen leaves.

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Brown Calls Firing A Dastardly Act

In Green Bay Rams defensive lineman Roger Brown laments coach George Allen’s dismissal. He says the team will seek trades or retire and that the firing was a dastardly act beyond the stated personality-conflict reason. Brown planned to visit relatives with his wife when speaking.

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Sports schedule highlights for Monday and upcoming week

Television and radio listings show Suns at Rockets on KTUC at 7 45 tomorrow with AFL Jets at Raiders on Channel 4 noon NFL Browns vs Colts on Channel 18 Monday 7 PM UCLA vs North Carolina on Channel 4 8 40 Peach Bowl Florida State vs LSU on Channel 4 9 PM Suns vs Supersonics on KTUC with multiple channel guides included.

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Suns Clash With Hayes In NBA Showdown

The Phoenix Suns host Elvin Hayes the top scorer from the San Diego Rockets at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in an 8 p m game. Hayes a 6 9 rookie from Houston averages over 30 points a game and scored 40 in a Friday loss. He earned a Western starting center berth for the All Star Game on January 14. Starting San Diego lineup likely includes Don Kojis John Block Jim Barnett and Al Adelman. San Diego sits fourth in the West at 15 21 while Phoenix is 8 28.

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