European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - January 8, 1978, Darmstadt, Hesse January 197b the stars and stripes Page 17 exr Vals at Dallas tangle again in super staubach mobility key in Trade of Morton Symik Eraftus up for the name of one without mentioning the their careers were what one did affected Uve and some of the Livues of debates in Dallas took place in taverns with super fans arguing the capabilities of the cowboys two quarterbacks now three years after they finally struck off in Dif Ferent they will once More share the Atten the confrontation of Roger Vietnam voter Fly ii Champion and the undisputed on the Reid Leader of the Dallas and Craig the newly Strong armed inspire Likely be one of the highlights of super bowl u to one of the highlights in the week Long buildup which ends a week from 15 in the Ulle game at the Louisiana its not As if Morton and staubach Haven played against each other since Morton was traded from Dallas to the new York giants six games into the 1974 but when the giants and cowboys Morton didst have much to work consequently the giants lost All five of those this is obviously and it has jarred memories of the onetime Battle Between the two quarterbacks with the different it was Morton who Quarter backed Dallas to the super bowl in but in was a Lambech who won the Job and took the cowboys Back to the title game in it was Morton who look Over in 1972 when staubach separated his shoulder during the exhibition but in was staubach who returned in the playoffs that year to rally the cowboys to a memorable win Over san and it was staubach who was Given the Job far Good in a year arid a half before Morton eventual re quest to be traded was staubach had the mobility Dallas coach Tom Landry recently recalled the Deci Sion he had to the decision was basically made because of the mobility of said i didst feel it was a crucial decision in that t could win either i have great respect for Morton As a quarterback and As a and 1 had great respect Tor somebody has to make such a and t made the right one for the t think Rogers whole background in leadership being a graduate of the naval Academy was a but the big swinging Point was Rogers Craigs Knees we rent very they were he still int of but he Hast had to even at Hes scored four touchdowns this year on Roger perhaps did not have As much experience As Craig did at that but he was a Guy who could win the Ball game for you any time you got in the those arc hard to come Craig was probably the one thing Denver they were 95 last and All they needed was a solid performer at Craig has matured As a person through a lot of the Guys up there love they believe he is a real Factor in their Suc the giants Mode no particular move with Morton As but when Denver coach red Miller went looking for a Morton looked Good to the reason we traded for him was that he was such a Good said he can throw the foot Ball As Well As if you gel a Guy who can really throw the football plus have the mobility which sounds like staubach then you have the but As far Asim you have to Start with the throwing that Why we picked Craig the fact that he docs not have mobility is sell but the Guy can Hes a Hes he plays Hurt and be gives his teammates everything Hes whats we could get him head up for Steve and i thought that was a pretty Good just How Good a Deal Speaks for Connors Routs Orantes to gain masters semis Vilas and Borg default sports by Steve Wilsten new Vork Lipo while Guillermo Vilas and Bjorn Borg sought a Day of rest and defaulted their matches Jimmy Connors routed Manuel 6 to Advance to the semifinals of the masters Tennis championship at Madison Square Vilas claimed a strained Tendon on the outside of his left ankle prevented him s Friday defaulted his meaningless match to Eddie Vilas already qualified for Satur Days semifinals of the round Robin tournament by beating Orantes and if Vilas did not play Connors was to meet Borg and Orantes was to nil Vilas spot and play Brian after beating Connors in a spectacular three set match thursday night and fulfilling his obligation to play in this tournament to earn his grand prix Vilas May not be anxious to risk his foot or reputation further and May Bow out Borg complains of a slight but he want staying under the covers Friday of he was out in the Chilly air filming a commercial for an the sudden absence of Vilas and Borg took some of the Luster away from the tournament and threw tournament director Ray Bertoti into a Bjorn Borg defaulted because of a severe Case of Benton Benton was asked it the players were not merely taking advantage of a loophole in the grand Pix rules and he next year the rules will be examined Connors had no trouble handling Orantes on the fast surface Orantes Dis Connors showed no sign of fatigue As he stepped on the court just 15 hours after leaving it against Connors kept Orantes behind the Baseline mod of the charged the net frequently and had the momentum in just Here to Connors in not a if i was sick and asked the same i dont know How it should be in sure they both have legitimate who now looms a the favorite to win the first prize if Vilas and Borg Are out said he was pleased with his play against i played Good Connors i moved surprisingly Well today after last last night was Good for me in the Way of i had six hours in not out of it in the Only singles match in the evening before an annoyed crowd of mexi cos Raul Ramirez upset Roscoe Tanner 6 if Borg was unable to play with a 12 was to Lake his place in the Norman the Davis cup physician who examined also was called to examine Borg and reported Borg woke up Friday with a sore Throat and slight it his temperature rises id recommend he not play Rudy but most Likely i think hell be Well Vitas was unable to leave his hotel room for a news and his Ion said he was not optimistic about Vilas ability to come theres 8 very Good Chance Vilas will not be in the tournament Siriac super Bow bound Broom red Miller Hes Many Miller Little known outside Denver b join Moss an Denver api recognition has come hard for Robert red a pro football assistant coach for 17 Miller has made the most of his first head coat Hirtz Job in the National Couball league his Denver Broncos raced to a 12 2 record tying Dallas for Best in the Icagic knocked off and Oak land in the playoffs and Are i Roule to new Orleans far a super bawl Date with the but Hes still old to a television and former Kansas City referred to Miller As red Phillips during the final Reg Ula season game last Phillips was a former Star receiver at Auburn and in the wife of los Angeles rams owner Carroll Rosc Riblom called him red Smith Ullin Rosenbloom owned the Baltimore Colls and Miller was on assistant Smith is a sports columnist for the new York three weeks while waiting for a plane at the Denver a Shoeshine attendant who was polishing Millers shoes turned to a colleague and know who thai is that red of is the late country Western Miller jokes about the but Hes starting to lose his selection Friday As the associated press nil coach of the year should help erase the identity Miller received 58 of the k votes cast by a nationwide panel of sports writers and Thrle from each league Dun Shula of Miami received 25 Voles and the remaining nod went to Leeman Bennett it its truly an said Miller upon naming of his this is a tribute to my assistant the players and he Bronco organization which on Page 11
