Seals Take Over Top Spot in NHL West Division
The Oakland Seals edged the Minnesota North Stars 3-2 to move into first in the NHL West, one point ahead of Minnesota and St. Louis. Gary Smith starred in goal after replacing Charlie Hodge, while Cesare Maniago struggled for Minnesota before being relieved.
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Animals as College Football Mascots Through History
AP News Sports features recount the long tradition of animal mascots in college football. Stories highlight Wyoming's Cowboy Joe II, Navy goats since 1893, West Point mules, Yale’s Handsome Dan line, and Smokey the Tennessee hound, noting persistence, public attention, and harmless outcomes for mascots.
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Hanratty Named AP's Star Buck
Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty set a new school total offense record with 212 passing yards and three TDs plus 55 rushing yards in a 58-8 rout of Illinois. His career total reached 4,179, surpassing George Gipp's 4,110 from prior decades. The AP named him College Back of the Week.
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Bowling Top Five Echo Lanes Rockets Lead Scores
Echo Lanes Rockets led by S Kilgore 526 and W Petersen 492 top a cluttered bowling page. Newcomers Winkels 515 and Peterson 497 plus Milton 640 and Adams 4096 appear among scattered scores for teams National B and American L divisions.
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Lakers Struggle Despite Wilt On Team In NBA Start
Wilt Chamberlain's presence fails to lift the Los Angeles Lakers as they drop to 2-3 after a 107-103 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Cincinnati. Knicks top 76ers 117-114 at Madison Square Garden as Cazzie Russell seals win with late flurry. Hal Greer, coaching debut for Philadelphia, fouls out on the bench while Jack Ramsey is ejected late in the game.
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Budde Named AFL Offensive Player of the Week
Chiefs guard Ed Budde earned the AFL offensive player of the week honor after anchoring the line in a 24 10 upset of the Raiders. Coach Hank Stram praised Budde and the line for the return to the old fashioned T formation. Other standout performances included Jim Whalen’s two TD catches for Boston and Jacque MacKinnon’s 172 receiving yards for San Diego.
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Olympic athletes investigated for paid use of equipment
The USOC reportedly continued an inquiry into claims that athletes were paid to use certain equipment. Reports say the probe could involve six American athletes with possible payments in the thousands, plus investigations of competitors from other countries. officials offered no confirmation.
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Expos Announce Bailey Acquisition From Dodgers
Montreal Expos confirm the purchase of Bob Bailey from the Los Angeles Dodgers for an undisclosed cash amount. Bailey, a veteran third baseman and outfielder, joins Montreal to bolster their infield and depth.
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Tigers sign Sain and Naragon for another year
Detroit Tigers announce the re-signing of pitching coach Johnny Sain and bullpen coach Hal Naragon for another season with terms undisclosed. In New York the Mets released infielder Jerry Buchek to Jacksonville and added 11 minor leaguers to their roster.
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Starr Ready for Packers Clash With Cowboys
Green Bay star Bart Starr says he will be ready to play in next Monday night’s NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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