Spahn gains Hall of Fame on first try amid voting debate
New York BP UPI Warren Spahn was voted into the Hall of Fame on his first ballot, while Ike Ford Ralph Kiner Gil Hodges and Robin Roberts were rejected for 1973. The BBWAA faces questions about strict qualification rules as Spahn reflects on the honor and the lone selection.
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Alabama Makes Bid as Two Sport Program Tops SEC
The University of Alabama basketball team dominates the SEC title race after a 52 74 win at Florida improving to 12 13 overall and 5 0 in conference play. Wendell Hudson led with 17 points as five Tide players hit double figures while Florida’s Tony Miller scored 25 in a tight first half before Alabama pulled away.
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Canadiens Win Streak Hits 12 as Dryden Out
Rookie Wayne Thomas, Montreal’s No. 3 goalie, wins his sixth straight start in relief of injured Ken Dryden, guiding the Canadiens to a 6-1 victory over the New York Islanders and extending their unbeaten run to 32 games. Ed Giacomin shines for the Rangers with a 4-3 win over Boston as other Wednesday results roll in.
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Washington's Birthday Cross Country Ski Race Set for Feb 19
Notices announce the Vth Washington's Birthday Cross Country Ski Touring Race on Feb 19 starting at Simonds Farm Westminster West and finishing at Putney School Putney 18 km. Race officials urge early arrival by 10 00 am and advise limited parking primitive facilities and cold conditions. Entry $3 plus mailing of full results. number required to ski. maps and blanks from Race Organizer HD 2 Box 18 Brattlebury VT 05301. Wax data posted and course closed to advance access.
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Sanderson May Be Free To Contact Any NHL Club
Boston attorney Bob Woolf says Derek Sanderson may be a free agent in the NHL and could deal with any team, not only the Boston Bruins. The claim follows a court dispute over his move to the World Hockey Association and a Bruins arbitration filing that failed to meet deadlines.
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Rockets end Kentucky jinx with ABA win over Colonels
Denver Rockets triumphed 1887 at Kentucky as Warren Jabali fueled a late surge with 26 points, including 10 in the final quarter. Byron Beck added 21 for Denver while Dan Issel had 24 and Artis Gilmore 23 for Kentucky. In the other ABA game, Willie Wise sparked Utah Stars past Dallas Chaparrals with late layups. Ron Boone scored 26 for Utah, while Rich Jones led Dallas with 44.
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Hoosick Falls Dominates Tamarac in 67 0 Wrestling Shutout
Hoosick Falls wrestlers overwhelmed Tamarac 67 to 0 in a league win. Jay Manovigan earned a forfeit at 100 pounds, Paul Brown debuted with a win at 107 pounds, while Denny Merills closed out the bout.
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State keeps betting pools in Vermont despite controversy
Vermont officials reportedly chose not to join regional efforts to end exotic betting pools. Vermon t Green Mountain track GM Vincent Bartimo told lawmakers the state would miss about 1 million dollars in yearly revenue if the pools were eliminated, while noting a $2 bet could yield a $30,000 payoff.
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Worsley Announces Retirement From North Stars
Gump Worsley, 43, retires after 23 pro seasons with the Minnesota North Stars. He played two full seasons and parts of two others, has been sidelined since November 22 by a hamstring injury, and plans to return his family to Montreal while leaving the door open to a possible change of mind.
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