Bruins Ride Walton to 119-81 Win Over Texas Christian
UCLA star Bill Walton scored a career-high 31 points with 16 rebounds as the No. 1 Bruins crushed Texas Christian 119-81, surpassing 100 points for the sixth time this season and marking the season high for UCLA with Walton cited as the standout. Kevin Joyce added 24, Tom Riker 18, in a dominant Big Eight showcase.
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A9ers Hit Plan to Stay With Redskins Early
Coach Dick Nolan of the 49ers says the key to beating the Washington Redskins is to stay with them in the early going. He notes Washington starts fast and fades after the intermission, a pattern to disrupt.
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Cowboys Vikings clash headlines festive weekend NFL games
NFL previews focus on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach vs Bud Grant's three QBs for Minnesota. Hank Stram touts Kansas City Chiefs experience against Miami. 49ers host Redskins in Candlestick Park clash as Allen and Nolan praise veteran rosters amid rain and mud.
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Japanese loop buys Lodi team in Cal League
Reports say Lotte Onions owner Napasyeoshi Nakamura acquired the Lodi franchise in the California League. The deal returns the club to Cal League play after years with the Padres organization, with details forthcoming from club and league officials.
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Portrait of Courage A 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson plays through a shattered wrist
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson, with a badly broken right wrist, returned to action after six weeks. Despite immense pain and a cast, he continued to cover top receivers, earning praise from teammates and coach Dick Nolan for his grit and professional focus.
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Colts Aim to Prove Worth in Divisional Clash
Eight Pro teams vie as the Colts and Browns clash in the AFC divisional round while Miami faces the Chiefs. Baltimore touts top defenses and a healthy Norma Bulaich as Leroy Kelly and Bo Scott pace Cleveland’s ground attack. Dallas meets Minnesota and Washington plays San Francisco in the other playoff games. Johnny Unitas remains a key figure as the league’s late season narrative centers on whether the Colts can rise to the occasion.
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Playoff teams eye NFC and AFC title bids in wild card rounds
The conference playoffs feature Miami’s top AFC passer Bob Griese and 1 000 yard rusher duo Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick powering a 2 429 yard ground game while Kansas City’s Len Dawson Ollis Taylor passing duo shines as the AFC’s top quarterback–receiver pair. In the NFC Dallas boasts the league’s top passer Roger Staubach backed by Duane Thomas and Calvin Hill. Minnesota leads the league in defense and points allowed while San Francisco battles to defend the NEC West title against Washington and Baltimore as wild cards. The winner of the Miami vs Dallas style clash meets the survivor of the Washington San Francisco game for the NFC crown with Kilmer seeking revenge after starting as a Forty-Niner.
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West Shrine Game Preview Highlights Fry Marinero Worry
SMU coach Hayden Fry fears Cornell star Ed Marinero may feel compelled to prove Ivy League football can compete. Marinero denies such pressure while East practice in Los Altos proceeds. Fry notes Marinero’s mindset as West squad drills at Stanford under Warmath’s double option plan.
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Holiday Football Coaching Clinic Speakers Named
At the 12th annual Holiday Football Coaching Clinic in Palo Alto on December 27 and 28 speakers included Charles McClendon of LSU Jim Owens of Washington and Hayden Fry of SMU. About 400 West coaches are expected to attend at Rickeys Hyatt House.
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