Walker Named Top Track Coach of 1972
LeRoy Walker of North Carolina Central, 1972 NAIA champion, named Outdoor Coach of the Year by the US Track Coaches Association. Mel Brodt of Bowling Green and Stan Huntsman of Tennessee named Indoor and Cross County Coach of the Year respectively. Walker’s team won Penn Relays relay events. Brodt’s BG squad was NCAA indoor runner up. Hunter (Huntsman) led Tennessee to NCAA and SEC barrier titles.
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Proell Clinches World Cup Title in Switzerland
Annemarie Proell of Austria virtually clinches the 1973 World Cup women’s title by winning the downhill on the 3,200 meter Oberjoch course in Grindelwald. She raises her season total to 150 points, with Monika Kasserer second on 56 after a fall. no American finishes in the top 10.
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Chenery Named Outstanding Owner for 1972 in Racing
The late Christopher T. Chenery, famed owner and breeder of Secretariat and Riva Ridge, was named thoroughbred racing's owner-breeder of 1972. Chenery, who began in 1939, died January 3 after a long illness. His daughter, Mrs. John C. Tweedy, has run Meadow Stud and Meadow Farm in recent years. The award followed a consolidated vote by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers Association.
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Ike Signs Contract With Tigers
DETROIT The pitcher who won the most games in Michigan State University history Larry Ike has signed a $25 000 contract with the Detroit Tigers.
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Carlton Signs Record Contract With Phillies
Steve Carlton signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies for a reported $165,000, making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball. The move positions Carlton as the team’s ace for the coming season.
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Golf leaders Craig Valentine share first round 68
Craig Valentine of Gain of Professional Golf Inc shares the first-round lead at the eighth tournament with a 68. Metz of Arkansas City Kansas also shoots 68 to tie for lead amid the VADLDOSTA Ga event.
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Orr Named To All Star Squad In East Division
Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr, after missing 14 games due to knee surgery, was the unanimous pick for the East Division in the NHL All Star Game. Orr led with 120 points, while Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden followed with 114.
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ACC teams gear up as NC State Maryland and UNC clash
ACC battle line forms as NC State Maryland and North Carolina hold spots 2 3 and 4 in the AP poll behind UCLA. UNC faces Wake Forest at Greensboro NC Coliseum while Clemson visits St John s, Duke plays Davidson, and Saturday features Duke at UNC with NC State at Clemson and Maryland at Navy.
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Bulls top Trail Blazers 100 89 to stay in hunt
Chicago Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 100-89 as Garfield Heard and Bob Love led with 54 points while Jer ry Sloan and Bob Weiss had modest shooting but contributed rebounds and assists. Milwaukee routed Philadelphia 108-92 as other NBA results noted.
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Stewart Leads Conference Scoring Race
Stewart has vaulted into the Southern Conference scoring lead after Richmond’s Stewart joined the Spiders. In six games since becoming eligible, he scored 168 points for 28.0 ppg as Richmond rose to a 3-3 mark. He overtook Stan Davis of Appalachian State, who has 291 points in 12 games for 24.3 ppg. Moose Leonard of Furman is third with 241 points in 12 games, 20.1 ppg. Mike Arizin of William and Mary sits fourth with 235 points in 13 games, 18.1 ppg.
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Aiken High Girls Edge Union 51 47 In Big State Win
Aiken High girls defeated Union 51 to 47 in a key early-season game. Faye Ryans scored 21 points, Lindy Scott 15, Pam Carothers 6, Maria Tewksbury 5, Lillian Harris 4. JV team also won and remains undefeated.
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Indy Cars May Enter Road Races
In Indianapolis type race cars may soon be competing wheel to wheel with the Formula 1 Grand Prix racers, a welcomed prospect to the U S Auto Club.
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