Bench Seeks Nurse Help After Lung Surgery
Cincinnati Reds slugger Johnny Bench, upbeat in a Christ Hospital room, joked about needing a nurse after removing a benign lung lesion. He plans to stay a few days, then head to Florida for rehab and perhaps early spring training, while team physician Dr. George Ballou explains the lesion stemmed from a fungal inflammation likely from an inhaled germ.
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SMU Names Dave Smith as New Head Football Coach
SMU hires Dave Smith of Oklahoma as lead football coach after Hayden Fry's dismissal. Smith, former Oklahoma assistant and Winnipeg offensive coordinator, led a 6-5 season at Oklahoma and knows SMU and the Southwest Conference. President Paul Hardin praised his character and recruitment.
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Pacers Sign Gus Johnson Veteran Guard for ABA Team
Indiana Pacers of the ABA sign Gus Johnson a 10 year NBA veteran. Johnson began practice with the club in Indianapolis and is not expected to play against Memphis. He played nine seasons with Baltimore and was waived by Phoenix after 21 games averaging 7.8 points and 6.5 rebounds.
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Indiana Favored to Win 13th Big Ten Title in Swim Meet
Bloomington Indiana AP reports Indiana University's swimming team is No 1 in the nation and favored to win its 13th straight Big Ten title and its 13th consecutive national college title per Swimming World. Indiana has 23 Hoosiers named among 55 performers in the magazine's 1972 top performances.
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Duffy Daughterty Departs MSU After 24-14 Win Over Northwestern
Michigan State coach Duffy Daughterty bowed out with a 24-14 victory over Northwestern at East Lansing. The win marked his 109th in 19 years at MSU and came after an upset over Ohio State earlier in the season.
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Wooden Doing 'Perfectly Well' UCLA Coach Woods Hospital
UCLA coach John Wooden, 62, with a mild heart condition, is reportedly doing perfectly well and may be released this weekend from St. John’s Hospital. He will miss his first game in 25 years as UCLA hosts UC Santa Barbara, with assistants Cunningham and Arnold directing.
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Boy Scout Turkey Shoot Announced Near Water Street Bridge
A weekly event invites participants every Sunday from noon until dark at a site north of the Water Street Bridge in Chesterfield. The activity is organized by local Boy Scout groups and aims to engage the community in a friendly target shooting event.
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One Day Weekend Decides NFL Playoff Frenzy
San Francisco faces a pivotal test against Minnesota while Miami seeks a perfect 14 0 season. The Colts aim to disrupt Miami and vault toward the West title as Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Detroit eye late wins to claim remaining spots.
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Ravens Meet Bluffton In HBCC Battle On Home Floor
Anderson College hosts Bluffton at 8 p.m. in O. C. Lewis Gym as HBCC action resumes. Bluffton’s 4-2 conference record features Clair Becker and John Brown each averaging 26.6 and 23.2 points per game, with double figure rebounding from their frontline. Anderson counters with Steve Pierett and Art Larson sharing 46 points in their 78-76 win at Manchester, while the Ravens sit 3-3 overall and 1-2 HBCC.
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Archey To Compete Today In NFL Punt, Pass and Kick
Phillip Archey age 12, son of Edgar Archey Jr., 1623 West 20th Street, will perform at halftime of the Viking 49er game in San Francisco after winning this year’s local NFL Punt Pass and Kick and the Indianapolis area contest. He advanced to division finals this week in Chicago and the CBS telecast airs today at 4 p.m. from Dallas hosts.
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Kansas City Seeks Arena Plan For NHL Franchise
The NHL demands proof by Monday that Kansas City can build an arena for the new team. A grace period was granted to explore an all purpose arena behind Union Station south of downtown. Rail company directors favor the station site and will discuss further with city officials and Link Incorporated.
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Vincennes JC Tops First JCAC Poll Of Season
Vincennes University remains the national leaders in the first National Junior College Athletic Association poll. The Trailblazers earned 150 rating points and eight first place votes while Casper Junior College of Casper Wyoming had 123 points and one first place vote. The Blazers extend their hold on first place to 12 consecutive polls dating back to December 15 1971.
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Aaron Nears A Dozen News Records
Aaron, age 37, stands to break nearly a dozen NL batting records in the coming season. He leads in total bases and RBIs, with Babe Ruth and Stan Musial among past holders. Aaron has 673 career homers and trails Ruth by 41 to tie the NL mark.
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Agase Named Purdue Coach After Northwestern Run
Alex Agase, longtime Northwestern head coach, was named Purdue University head football coach at a news conference in Mackey Arena. Athletic Director George King announced the hire, with Agase flying in from Chicago. He said he will pick his staff first and begin recruiting prospective student athletes.
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City Gives Golfers Present on Christmas and New Year
Oklahoma City officials announce free golf on Christmas and New Year at three municipal courses. The Golf Commission says club houses will be closed those days, but any golfer may tee off and play without paying green fees.
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Trap and Stillboard Event at Fall Creek Valley
Fall Creek Valley Gun Club hosts a Trap and Stillboard shoot on December 17 starting at noon. Participants compete for aimed marks and accuracy across timed rounds. Local shooters and clubs are invited to join the event at the Fall Creek range.
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Steelers activate Hanratty for Chargers game
Steelers promote quarterback Terry Hanratty while rookie Joe Gilliam goes on injured reserve. Terry Bradshaw, hampered by a dislocated finger, remains the starter for Sundays regular season finale against the San Diego Chargers.
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