Lance Rentzel Charts for Cowboys Big Party Plans
Dallas Cowboys star Lance Rentzel anchors a festive season mindset as the team contends with Cleveland for the Eastern Conference crown en route to the Super Bowl. Rentzel fuels the fundraiser kitty with fines from curfew lapses while staying focused on football and team harmony with Bobby Hayes as a dynamic duo on offense.
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Vermont Racing Solons Demand Details On Swanton Track Plan
The Vermont Racing Commission refused to consider a Swanton race track license without concrete plans. Commissioner Fred Davis pressed International Raceway President Bernard Young for working plans, construction specs, and cost estimates, plus disclose financial backers. Young cited a $1 million backing commitment from ABC Vend.
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Surprising Illini Five Bids For National Recognition
Illinois basketball team defies expectations with an early promise of national recognition as critics note a surprising surge this season. UPI reports strong play by the Illini, positioning them for key national attention and potential postseason consideration.
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Prince’s Move Into Cage Leads Local League Action
The Bennington YMCA Industrial League enters week three with Eight beating Salem’s 62-51 and Prince’s undefeated squad beating Carlton 57-50. Steak House swept St Joseph College 73-62 while Manchester beat Star Electric 51-38. Ivan Purdy led Steak House with 32 points. Carrangio had 17 for Manchester. In other college action, Illinois beat Tulane 105-71 as Dave Scholz scored 24. Iowa and Northwestern won, Drake upset Iowa State 81-71, and Kentucky Wesleyan continued its win streak with 86-63 over San Diego State.
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Baseball Owners Split on Ballot
Chicago report says MLB owners meet to pick a new commissioner after firing William Eckert. Mike Burke and Chub Feeney are named possible choices, with a committee expected to survey candidates. Open-minded talks may set terms and require nine of 12 votes to approve a nominee.
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Bruins Win Over Los Angeles Extends Hot Streak
Boston edges Los Angeles 6-4 fueling a three game win streak and closing in on Montreal in the East Division. Eddie Westfall scored the winner with under six minutes left as Bruins prepare a home and home with Montreal while coach Harry Sinden warns of bad habits.
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Raiders Draw Underdog Role in West Playoff Clash
Oakland faces Kansas City as 1 field goal underdogs in a showdown that decides the Western Division winner and a spot in the NFL title game. Ben Davidson notes the pressure is off as the two rivals chase a Dec 19 Shea Stadium clash versus the New York Eastern champion.
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