Patriots Move Into Western Division Lead After Rutland Loss
Mt. Anthony Patriots seize sole first in Western Division of the Southern Vermont League with a 58-57 win by Rutland Raiders over MSJ Mounties. Joe Phillips scored 21 for the Raiders. Dave Clifford led MSJ with 18. Windsor Yellowjackets crushed Otter Valley 96-53 while Fall Mountain edged Springfield Cosmos 61-58 on a late shot.
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Dan Adams
Dan Biebel
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Kates Memorial Gymnasium
Langdon
N.H
Springfield Cosmos
Veteran and Tyro Share Golf Lead at Los Angeles Open
In round two at Rancho Park, 45-year-old Charlie Sifford shot 63 to lead by three as 22-year-old Grier Jones matched 66. Dave Hill tied at 66 with Jones, while 32 of 144 players were under par. Palmer and Trevino shot 72, Sifford's 63 near the course record.
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Grier Jones
Wichita
Kans
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Rancho Park Municipal Course
Jimmy Walker
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Phil Rodgers
Palmer
Namath Bottled by Fans in Florida Poolside Jostle
Joe Namath, famed Jets quarterback, drew crowds everywhere during a Fort Lauderdale stop. He barely had a private moment at the hotel pool as fans asked for autographs and photos, and he joked about the relentless attention while downplaying rumors and a minor publicized drinking claim.
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Fila
UPI
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Joe Namath
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Joe
Colts and Jets Ready for Super Bowl Pressure
UPI reports the Baltimore Colts and New York Jets nearing Sunday’s Super Bowl in Miami are refining strategy and mental edge. Weeb Ewbank and Don Shula express caution about overconfidence and emphasize disciplined, hard football over gimmicks as Namath and the Jets face the favored Colts.
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Weeb Ewbank
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Fla
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Jets
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Fila
UPI
Miami
New York
Tigers
National Football League Kings
Colts
Don Shula
Baltimore
Florida
Ewbank
Sonic Boom Jolts Sonic Five In NBA Clash
Len Wilkens sparked Seattle’s rally as the Sonics beat Cincinnati 119 110 after trailing by 21 in the first half. Bob Rule scored 34, Wilkens 24, Connie Dierking led Cincinnati with 24 as Oscar Robertson rested and Adrian Smith sidelined. New York routed Phoenix 134 120 to take a two game edge on Cincinnati. Willis Reed led the Knicks with 34 while Cazzie Russell added 29 and Walt Frazier 17.
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Cincinnati
New York
National Basketball Association
Len Wilkens
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Wilkens
Sonics
Seattles
Bob Rule
Connie Dierking
Royals
Oscar Robertson
Adrian Smith
Willis Reed
Knicks
Cazzie Russell
Dave Debusschere
Walt Frazier
Dick Barnett
Stan Mackenzie
NBA Standings Prompted by Friday Schedule
New York defeated Phoenix 134 to 120 while Seattle beat Cincinnati 119 to 110. Friday games feature Los Angeles at Boston Seattle at Milwaukee Detroit at Atlanta and Baltimore at San Diego.
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Cincinnati
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Boston
Milwaukee
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Atlanta
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San Diego
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Cinci
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Chicago
San Fran
Bulldogs Beat Slaters For First Cage Win In 45-39 Thriller
FAIR HAVEN Burr and Burton moves up in classification and shocks Southern Vermont League member Fair Haven 45 39 in a non league clash. Downey 16 Hill 10 pace Burr and Burton while Perry 12 Morriaty 10 lead Slaters. Fair Haven home mis shot 16 of 76 and committed 27 turnovers.
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Errol Hill
Perry
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Morriaty
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Lasalle
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Burr &Burton
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Oakland Franchise To Store Tycoons Oak land Seals Move
Buffalo may gain the Oakland Seals hockey club as Seymour and Northrup Knox announce a contract to buy the Oakland entry from Berend Van Gerbig. The deal hinges on NHL board approval and arena expansion, with bids cited up to 5 6 million amid prior expansion costs.
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California
NHL
Seymour Knox
NHL Board of Governors
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San Diego
Montreal
Seals
Knox Group
Niagara Frontier Hockey, Inc
Green Mountain Park Announces February Harness Opening
Green Mountain Park in Pownal plans a February 28 to April 19 harness meet spanning 44 nights marking its seventh year of operation and sixth harness meet. VP GM Vincent J. Bartimo notes favorable public and industry reception, with increased purses and notable Derby and Trot events. Thoroughbred dates to be announced later.
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Green Mountain
Vincent J. Bartimo
Vermont Racing Commission
New England Harness Horsemen’s Association
Harness Horsemen’s International
Vermont
Passing Duel In Senior Bowl
MOBILE Ala UPI analysts expect a passing duel in the Senior Bowl with the North needing strong throws and the South counting on top receivers. Coaches Sherman and Winner anticipate a high aerial game as 56 standout seniors take the field for the all star clash.
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UPI
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Billikens Edge in Overtime Win Over St Louis
St Louis University tied the game in the final minute after Memphis State led 53-51 with 16 seconds left. Fritz Ziegler sank four free throws in overtime as St Louis won 63-62. Notre Dame beat Butler 76-73. Vanderbilt edged LSU 94-92. Drake beat Wichita State 86-81.
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United Press International
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Jim Bryan
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Fritz Ziegler
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