Martin Named UPI Manager of the Year for 1974
New York UPI picks Billy Martin of the Texas Rangers as the 1974 American League Manager of the Year. Martin guided a considered weakest link to an 84-76 finish, five games behind Oakland, after acquiring Ferguson Jenkins and promoting Jim Sundberg and Mike Hargrove. Bill Virdon of the Yankees was runner-up after leading New York to a strong second in the AL East.
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Waldrep in Alabama cancer? Actually football star Kent Waldrep
Kent Waldrep, Texas Christian University running back, was paralyzed from the neck down after a jarring tackle against Alabama. Neurosurgeons saved him after two hours 55 minutes of surgery. He remains hopeful, saying he will reclaim mobility and even swing golf clubs within weeks. He tells his father and mother he will return to football someday and has urged teammates on via telegrams. Bear Bryant visited, and Waldrep called it a privilege to have played against his team.
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Yale Maintains Lead In New England Standings
Yale stays atop the New England college football rankings after a 14-9 win over Dartmouth and collects 10 of 16 first place votes in the UPI poll. Harvard and Boston College chase behind as regional teams prepare key clashes with Princeton, Tulane, and other foes.
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Mt Anthony to Sell Limited Season Basketball Tickets
A limited number of Mt Anthony season tickets go on sale Friday night from 7 to 8 30 at the MAU gym. Athletic director and coach Dave Fredrickson will sell tickets and fans can view seats at purchase. Tickets are 12 50 for 11 home games, a savings over single game pricing. Season holders have seats reserved until after the first quarter of the varsity game.
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Little Three loom large in New England football
Amherst tops the UPI coaches poll at 64 points with a 5-1 record led by Jim Ostendorp. Trinity and Williams also sit at 5-1 as the Little Three race tightens. Bridgeport Norwich Nichols Springfield AIC Central Connecticut Plymouth State also in the standings as the season nears its end.
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Cavaliers Top Bullets 107 99 Behind Smiths 41 Points
Open man Bobby Smith scored a career high 41 as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Washington Bullets 107-99 to improve to 6-4. Smith sparked a fast break with 21 first half points and 8 in the final two minutes, while Austin Carr added 12 in the opening period.
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Celtics handle Walton as Trailblazers fall 128 110
Boston offense overwhelms Portland with John Havlicek scoring 40 as reserve centers Hank Finkel and Jim Ard stifle Bill Walton. Cowens out with injury, Auerbach coaches from bench, Pistons game up next.
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Vennell Speaks At Marble Valley League Champions Banquet
Jeff Vennell Williams College soccer coach addressed the 1974 Mt. Anthony Marble Valley League champions after dinner as parents and friends looked on. He urged careful college preparation, warned against the Little League syndrome, and stressed letting teams play with standings secondary. The Elks Youth Activities program hosted the event and gifts were given to coach Birger Vigsnes and the team along with jackets ordered for the players.
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NBA Standings and Results From Wednesday Games
Boston defeated Prond 128 to 110 and Det beat KC-Omaha 118 to 104. Cleveland 107 topped Washington 99 while Philadelphia 105 defeated Chicago 90 and Buffalo 110 beat New Orleans 98. Thursday schedules include Phoenix at Atlanta, Milwaukee at Houston, Seattle at Golden State.
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