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Sports Section 6 Classified Ads (Oiicaso (Tribune Wednesday, December 25, 1974 3-year pact as GM-coach Packers Bick Bart Starr www 9wmm -w r' Bart Starr gets one vote he'll succeed as new boss of the Green Bay Packers. See Cooper Rollow's column on page 3. "TV 1 hope to do is surround ourselves with people of diverse backgrounds, people who challenge you and are capable of fresh input," he said. "But I would hope one of those who joins me will be Dave Hanner. He is recognized as one of the finest defensive molders in the N.

F. L. "I ask the prayers and patience of Packer fans everywhere," he said. "We will earn everything else. It may take awhile, but it is my unequivocal pledge to give this organization a fresh start.

"THIS LEAGUE is too tough to allow for bickering and internal strife," he said. "If energies are directed toward bickering and squabbling from within, a team can't really direct itself to the opposition on the field." The comment was an indirect reference to the turbulent four-year reign of De-vine, whose administration GREEN BAY, Wis. AP-Bart Starr, who quarter-backed an unparalleled National Football League dynasty under the late Vince Lombard! in the middle 1960s, rejoined the Green Bay Packers Tuesday with a tliree-year contract as head coach and general manager. Starr, who holds N.F.L. records for fewest pass interceptions and best pass completion percentage during his brilliant 16 year career, becomes the eighth coach in the club's 56-year history.

He succeeds Dan Devine, who resigned under -fire Dec. 16 to become head coach at Notre Dame. "I am absolutely ecstatic about this," said Starr, who will be 41 Jan. 9. ASKED HOW he compared the announcement of his new job with the thrills of his playing career, which included six divisional and five N.F.L.

titles, Starr replied, "right at the top." Starr said he hoped to re- 1. '-f- M' tain Dave Hanner, the Packers' defensive coordinator and member of the team as player and coach for 23 years. Starr and Hanner were the only candidates interviewed by the Packers' seven-member executive committee. Hanner, former all-pro defensive tackle, said he was disappointed at not getting the head Job. "YOU HAVE to be somewhat disappointed, but I would very much like to for Bart, altho I haven't talked to him yet," said Hanner.

"Coming in second to Bart can be a lot better than coming in first ahead of somebody else." Starr said: "One of the things we I Biiiiiiiiiftv rm 0'" "iiil ail imiiiiiMiili' 1 1 ml UPI TelMwto continued on page 2, col. Bart Starr at Tuesday news conference. Archie Griffin repeat performance. MVP named Griffin again ig Ten Griffin becomes only the second multiple winner in the 51-year history of the award. Paul Giel, now athletic director at his alma received the prize as a Minnesota halfback in 1952 and 1953.

GRIFFIN COULD become uable player in the Big Ten for 1974. For this, he will receive the Silver Football, awarded annually by The Chicago Tribune. It is the second straight year that the 5-9, 184-pound junior from Columbus, Ohio, has won the Silver Football By Roy Damer DEAR SANTA: When you do it all again next year, please bring a huge trophy case to Archie Griffin. The Ohio State tailback won another trophy Tuesday. He was named the most val the first three-time winner of the Silver FootbalL Among his many other honors, he was picked earlier this month as the Heisman Trophy winner.

Including the 1974 Rose Bowl, Griffin has rushed for more than 100 yards in 22 consecutive games, an N.C.A.A. record. The last time he didn't go over the 100 yards was against Southern California in the 1973 Rose Bowl game when he picked up 95 yards. "Archie not only is the best player we've ever had at Ohio State," said veteran Coach Woody Hayes, "he's the most popular player we've ever had. He was chosen our most valuable player last year when he had two senior Ail-Americans Tackle John Hicks and Linebacker Randy Gradis- har." GRIFFIN WON the Silver Football by a comfortable margin.

His closest challenger was Quarterback Charlie Baggett of Michigan State. Baggett had an outstanding season in leading the Spartans to a surprising 6-1-1 Big Ten record. The balloting awarded two points for a first place vote and one for a second place vote. Those participating in the voting were: the 10 coaches, 10 veteran officials, Continued on page 2, col. 7 Christmas messages 'a bell to ring, a song to sing: THE WAKE THIS MORNING Is devoted entirely to contributions in keeping with the spirit of a day that is sacred to millions: In the wake of the news By David Condon Arms extended in a blessing, Peacefully the Christ child lay As he welcomed lowly shepherds On that first white Christmas day.

Arms extended, in the manner He blessed Wise Men from afar Who had come in adoration, Following His special star. Arms eztended, I implore Him In a world of hate-worn strie Grace to treat all men as brothers As He did thru out His life. KGP of Kedzle. That Memorable Night. The mangered kine stood hard by 'Twas dark, the night was chill, And when they heard the babe cry They did not move or mill They stood, is if with second sight, When Christ was born, that memorable night.

Howard Linden Thomaa The Message The sheep are all asleep, Firelight glows on shepherds Swapping yarns "Hush!" says one, "Do 1 Hear music?" A moment, Two, no comment, then, "Midnight is no time for Daybreak!" "Listen! Look! Who can they be?" "What do they sing?" Rising, they left the sheep To find The Lamb. Beatrice Michelle Gronde Reflections Mom, it's Christmas. And as I reminisce awhile. I see again the radiance. Of your sunny smile.

In each shimmering candle on the tree. Your tender, loving face I see. The pressure of your fingers lingers in my palm. As once more we sing together. Our favorite Christmas psalm.

Gunny of Wisconsin. Christmas Is Christmas is a little Babe Lying sweet and still In a manger lowly near The silence of a hill. Christmas is a brilliant Star Shining in the night Leading Wise Men from afar To this wondrous sight. Christmas is a carol sung By angels from Above To tell the world the miracle of God's great gift of Love. Carice Williams.

Humble Boy Humble boy, Of royat birth, Full of love O'er the earth. Wake the sleeping On this glorious night! Fill every man's heart With Your divine light! BKF The Best Christmas It is Christmas today In every heart and home, The snow on the pines Sings a beautiful poem, The lonely are hungry For love from someone, The families gather For feasting and fun There is wine and tree glitter, There are carols and smiles, There is coming and going, They travel long miles. And some see the Star of the Christ child today, And some know the meaning, And some find the way To bring happiness To the lonely and sad, For them it's the best Christmas They've ever had. Marlon Schoeberlein. Christ's Birthday Christmas Is more than a time, A place, or a tradition.

Christmas is a home filled with love Because a glorious, brtght baby was born. He was born not only to bring joy, But to give more to a troubled world. He has come to build faith where hatreds destroy, To show us war is not the way to peace. 0, let us embrace Him with thankfulness And take Him to our hearts with yearning. Let us fill the vacuum of our lives With the importance of His presence, For He has made all of us His family.

Come, let us honor Him on His day of days-Christmas! Lorraine Good. The Blessing of Christmas Today, Enjoy Let me bring, with the kings, To the Christmas manger, A bell to ring, A song to sing, An Angel's wing, A baby wren. Soft toys bereft of danger, For an infant boy. As years unfold, And you are told How brave and bold You must become To fill a plan Ordained by man, Then I might bring The sorrows of the world For which you'll pay. Bui not today, Ho, not today.

Virginia Pennock. Only A Woman Only a woman could bring Him to Earth, Only a woman thru travail the Birth; And only a woman, when Life has been won, Can know the pure price that was paid for the Son. Only a woman on a cold Christmas morn Can feel the wide wonder of Holiness born; And only a woman, motherly, mild, Can know the great Love and the Joy of the Child! -Frank H. Keith. A Sacred Word Christmas at once a sign, a sound, a word A whisper, that the waiting heart holds dear, A symbol, that the Christ Child's life is near, A never ending mystery from above.

The sign the Wise Men followed was a star, The sound of angels' voices tiled the shy. The word of God, a gift to signify We are His children, born His great love. Christmas a heavenly note wherever heard, Above all, for all men a sacred word. Helen T. Brown.

The Christmas Tree The tree that once stood dark In this cold and dreary world Christmas tree. Which around we children gathered. In flickering candlelight. And rejoiced and were so happy. Because it was Christmas night.

Gunda K. Christiansen. The Lord Born of a Virgin Christ, the Lord, Light of the World, Incarnate Word! Touch our hearts, 0 Love Divine! Come, Prince of Peace Let your Light shine! Betty K. Farrell. Night Divine Within the cave that holy night Kings and shepherds prayed In wondrous unity.

One heart, one voice As rich and poor, black and white Knelt together that holy night. Lucille Glanfranclsco. Now glows with ornaments And, in its glory, reflects The beauty brought to earth By Christ's redeeming birth. Kay Grayman Parker Prayer for The Day Dear Father, may the pure, white snow, As it glittetingly descends from the heavens. Be your sign.

That we on earth are forgiven our Trespasses, and by the birth of the Christ child, also are born f-jala Dan of "the Fed Christmas Echoes I love the Christmas carols. They mean so much to me. Because on hearing I remember. An early.