12 — THE CITIZEN. Prince George — Friday. December 22. 1978

N e w a w a r d Ho, ho on the hill THE FOOTBALL SCENE

received by Boston's Rice These the class of NFL MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bos­ ton Red Sox slugger Jim Rice, NEW YORK (AP) - Roger in interceptions (32) and mostplayers who ran for more thanleague in two the American League’s most Staubach of Dallas was the yards thrown for (3,468). 1.000 yards, two more than last categories —yards gained valuable player, has been passing leader, Earl Campbell Campbell, the 1977 Heisman season, when there were 14 (1.169) and average (24.4). named recipient of the first of Houston won the rushingTrophy winner from thegames instead of 16. Rookie Frank Corral of Los annual Henry Aaron award as title and Rickey Young of Min­University of Texas, had 1,450 Young, obtained by the Vik­Angeles was the NFL scoring baseball’s man of the year. nesota took the pass receivingyards rushing, 55 more thanings from San Diego before theleader with 118 points (31 con­ Rice is to receive the award title in final 1978 statistics runner-up Waiter Payton startof of the season, caught88 versions and 29 field goals), Jan. 14 at tlie Diamond Dinner announced by the NationalChicago, last year’s NFL rush­ passes. 14 more than Tony Gal-while running back David of tlie Milwaukee chapter of Football League. ing champ when he gained breath of New Orleans. Wesley Sims of Seattlp was the top the Maseball Writers’ Associa­ The NFL statistics show 1.852. Walker of the New York Jets, scorer among non-kickers with tion of America. The chapter Staubach edged Pittsburgh's Campbell was one of 11 who had 48 receptions, led the90 points on 15 touchdowns. initiated the award with Terry Bradshaw 84.9 to 84.8 Aaron’s consent. points in the complex system Aaron, baseball’s career by which the league rates its home run leader and now an passers. San Diego’s Dan executive with Atlanta Fouts was third at 83.2. Braves, said he will attend tlie Staubach completed 55 per might stay presentation of the award. cent of his passes (231 of 413) “ I played baseball 23 years (CP) — It appears night to correct what Dunlapgrown into full-fledged negoti­ for 3,190 yards and 25that Frank Clair will remain felt was a breakdown of com­ations with Clair saying in an and I haven’t had anything touchdowns, while Bradshaw with Ottawa Rough Riders— munications. interview Wednesday night: touch me as this has," said hit 56.3 per cent (207 of 368) for but not as general manager. Clair listened to McCabe, a Aaron, who played 12 seasons 2,915 yards and a league-high “ I’m very optimistic. The The 61-year-old dean of close friend throughout Clair’stalks are going well.” for Milwaukee Braves before 28 TDs. Leaguetenure here, and agreed F'ri- So it now appears he will get that club moved to Atlanta in Miami’s Bob Griese was the 1966. He finished his playing managers quit last Thursdayday to meet again with the club the two-year contract lie was most accurate, with a 63- after 22 years with the Eastern executive. seeking, perhaps even in time career with Milwaukee Brew­ percent completion rate, and Conference club—14 as coach That tentative link has for Christmas. ers in 1975 and 1976. Fran Tarkenton led the league ‘‘This ranks up there with all and eight as general manager. my honors," Aaron said. ‘‘This With his contract running means I can help preserve my out Dec. 31, Clair had been of­ ties with Milwaukee. After all, fered a place on a four- Saskatchew an 'Riders I got my start in baseball in Two players member club management Eau Claire, Wis.” — board with president Allan Rice led the major leagues in missing game Waters of Toronto, executiveboosting ticket prices home runs last season with vice-president Terry Kielty OTTAWA (CP) - Injuries and vice-president John REGINA (CP) - A new pub­ ability for players not under 46— highest total in the AL have forced Queen’s Univer­ licity director, higher ticket contract to any football team. since 1969—and led the league (Jake) Dunlap, since named sity quarterback Jim Rutka general manager to replace prices and a free-agent camp Dorsch said ticket prices will in runs batted *n *139), triples and running back John Mac- were all announced today by (15), hits (213) and slugging Of course Santa Claus knows how to ski — he lives in snow all year around. Since his Clair. increase an average of about elves helped him get all the toys ready early this year, he had a chance to take a kay of British Columbia Thun­ Clair’s resignation, in the be­ of 65 cents in the 1979 season. percentage (.600). His.315bat­ derbirds to pass up the Can- the . ting average ranked third in break Thursday and go for a ski at Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain. His sleigh was lief that the job he was being parked near the lodge and he’ll be ready to roll Christmas Eve. Am Bowl intercollegiate foot­offered—with a significant Roughriders’ general mana­ Sean Quinlan, executive the league. ball game at Tampa, Fla., on ger Henry Dorsch said the The announcement of the salary increase—was in fact a director of the Regina free-agent camp will be held at award was made Wednesday. Jan. 6. demotion, drew outraged reac­ Chamber of Commerce, will Rutka, who missed much of tion from fans here and aroundLos Angeles Harbor Juniortake over responsibilities for CFL'S SCORING the Gaels’ season because of a the league. College Feb. 10-11. The camp marketing, publicity and pub­ Speed skating knee injury but returned toFew could understand howwill test basic football skills lic relations sometime in Feb­ lead them to the Canadian the club could not renew thesuch as speed and throwingruary. team selected Interuniversity Athletic Unioncontract of a man who had led championship, re-injured thehis team to a playoff position in VANCOUVER (CP) - Vic­ Cutler official champion knee while undergoing a train­all but one of the years he toria and Fort St. John 22 ing program. was with Ottawa. SPECIAL dominated the British Colum­ other Western Football Con­ TORONTO (CP) - Dave Cu­ He will be replaced in the It was explained at a Friday bia speed skating team named tler of Edmonton Eskimos won ference kickers this season. lineup by Thunderbirds’ Dan Sunday for the Winter news conference following his fifth Canadian Football Cyril McFall of Calgary Stam­ Smith. UBC’s Mackay, Clair’s resignation, that he SKI RATES Games in Brandon. Man.. inLeague scoring title in six peders had 163 points and Lui selected to the CIAU all-star February. was being offered a vice- years in 1978 with 167 points. Passaglia of British Columbia lineup, suffered a knee injurypresidency with responsibility $17.50 Per Night Double Unit (Couple) Rod Phillips, Brenda Shields Lions had 159. Bemie Ruoff of in the Western Bowl against 20.00 Per Night Twin and Wilson Louie, were named for recruiting. was Wilfrid Laurier and was forced Dunlap, a successful Ottawa from Victoria while JanaLee fourth with 144. out of the College Bowl final,corporate lawyer and former CAPRI MOTEL Davidson, Leslie Davidson, Smithers, B.C., Box. No. 3418 Canadians The Eastern Conference a losing effort against Queen’s.player with Toronto Ar­ and Roderick Corriveau were Phono 847-4226 leader was rookie John Hay of His spot in the lineup will begonauts, asked Ottawa Citizen selected from Fort St. John. (Reverse Charges Accepted) • work Can-Am Ottawa Rough Riders, fifth filled by Wilfred Laurier's Phil sports editor Eddie McCabe to Also to the team by the pro­ over-all with 136 points. Rafes Effective to Jan. 8th, 1979 OTTAWA (CP) - The Cana­ Colwell. speak to Clair that Thursday vincial association were Scott Cutler extended his CFL dian Interuniversity Athletic Donatelli of Mission, Bill career record to 1,328 points Overend of Abbotsford, LaurieUnion has named Ken Green of Toronto to head a three-man and 300 field goals and set Burleigh of Chilliwack and another record by kicking his Sandy Vyse of Dawson Creek.Canadian officiating staff for the Can-Am Bowl all-star col­ CUTLER 137th consecutive convert The team was selected fol­ lege football game at Tampa, without a miss, surpassing tlie MID-SEASON CLEARANCE lowing weekend trials in Fort Fla., Jan. 6. the CFL announced in officialprevious mark of 132 set by St. John. Green, 42, a school teacher, statistics released last week. of Ottawa. has worked in two Canadian The Edmonton place- Rookie Calgary running D efending College Bowl championship kicker’s total was the third- back Jim Sykes led the league games. highest in CFL history, sur­ in touchdowns with 15, 13 of BOMBARDIER INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The two Canadian back um­ passed only by his own recordthem on running plays. Tony moto-ski World Boxing Council lightpires on the game staff are 195 [Mints scored last year andGabriel’s 11 touchdown pass heavyweight champion Mar­Dave Tagoeff, 36, of Montreal the 169 he ran up in 1975. receptions for Ottawa were vin Johnson said Wednesdayand Ron Walsh, 45, of Saska­ Cutler barely topped twoa not lier league high. AT he expects to make his first toon. title defence here against The Canadian officials will Eddie Gregory in February. Ajoin CIAU referee-in-chief FOREST title fight between Johnson andJack Gurney of Ottawa and former champion John Contehthree U.S. counterparts for C H A I N S A W of England has beenthree days of classroom and announced by Top Rank Inc.field work prior to the Bowl of New York but Johnson saidgame. he has not yet signed for the The Can-Am Bowl will be fight. played under Canadian rules, using the wider field, three First pick downs instead of four, backfield motion and men NEW YORK (AP) - Buffalo 12 instead of11 . Bills will have two first-round The game will be televised picks —including the No. 1 on the CBC national network, selection they got from San starting at 1 p.m. EST, as well Francisco ’49ers in the O.J. Best buy iri an SPIRIT* as a country-wide hookup in all round snowmobile Luihtwekjht Simpson trade-w hen the the U.S. National Football League con­ ✓ fun mat’hiiK1 ducts its college player th.it uoes anywf.i May 1-2. 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