Gibson Becomes Third Repeat Cy Young Winner
New York AP report states Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals won his third Cy Young Award, collecting 23 of 24 first place votes and a total of 118 points. He signed a $150,000 contract, the season after a 23-7 record, with Gaylord Perry taking the remaining first place vote.
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Mike Cuellar
St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball Writers Association
UPI
Aiken Bowling League Leaders Shakeup and Cy Young News
Gregg Division takes lead in the Aiken Sportsmens League as Aiken Sporting Goods falls to second, with Aiken Bowl posting a season high team series of 2718 and Tom Crouch 609 in the mix. In other notes, Bob Gibson wins the NL Cy Young, 23–7, amid voters’ tallies and history highlights.
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Tom Crouch
Tom Watson
Jack Harris
Harry Woodoff
Harry Bethmann
Ed Barrett
Jim Holdren
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Aiken Industries
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Smith Drug Store
C & W Gassers
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Palmetto State Builders
Hutson Etherredge
Tommy's TV
Timmerman Motors
Tom Fears Fired as Coach of New Orleans Saints
New Orleans AP report says Tom Fears 46 was fired by owner John Mecom Jr after a 1-5-1 start this season. J D Roberts, 37, named interim coach due to his familiarity with the organization. Fears expressed shock and disappointment and hoped to stay in football.
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Vic Schwenk
Stanford Battles Washington in Rose Bowl Bid Playoff
Stanford seeks a Rose Bowl berth with one more Pac 8 win as it faces Washington in a key conference showdown. The game pairs top passers Jim Plunkett and another star in a high stakes matchup. Other notable clashes include LSU Alabama Houston Mississippi and Air Force Oregon.
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Cherokee Dhucker
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Charlie McClendon
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Virginia
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William & Mary
Spectacular ACC Records Fall as Duke Leads Stadium Pace
The Atlantic Coast Conference season features record breaking performances from Duke and West Chester's standout, Edenton star West Chessea, whose catches have fueled Duke's league lead with several weekends remaining.
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Don Kelley Wins Defensive Player of the Week Honor
Clemson return specialist Don Kelley was named the South Carolina Sports Writers Association defensive player of the week after a 24 11 win at Maryland. He returned four punts 167 yards including an 85 yard TD and a 56 yard interception return setting up Clemson scores.
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