Thornton Trojans Exceed in Defense Faces Tough State Title Route
Sports Bits notes Thornton Academy sportsmanship versus Deering and outlines TA’s rise on defense after holding opponents to 20 points in five games. The piece previews TA’s bid for a state title against Edward Little and mentions Burns junior high soccer champs and upcoming local hoops and soccer schedules.
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Pro Basketball Championship Clues From Early Season Scores
Army opens its season earlier than ever facing LaSalle at the Palestra on December 1. Coach Dan Dougherty, in his second year, relies on senior guard Bob Sherwin who averaged 22.6 points last season as the Cadets plan a March 3 season finale at Colgate.
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Phillies trade Money and Vukovich for Lonborg and Brett
The Philadelphia Phillies ship Don Money John Vukovich and Bill Champion to Milwaukee in exchange for Jim Lonborg Ken Brett Ken Sanders and Earl Stephenson. Also notes Cy Young winner Perry, plus various team moves and tournament leads.
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Chicago Cubs
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Perry Wins Cy Young in AL After Move to Cleveland
Gaylord Perry, 34, of the Cleveland Indians, wins the American League Cy Young Award with 64 votes to 58 for Wilbur Wood. He finishes 23-13 with a 1.92 ERA for the fifth-place Indians after a 24-16 season with the Giants. Perry credits AL infields and catcher Ray Fosse, noting Astroturf differences and his pitching style. He never missed a turn and completed 29 of 40 starts.
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Nicklaus Named PGA Player of the Year for 1972
Jack Nicklaus, Columbus native, was named the PGA Player of the Year after winning six championships in 1972 including the Masters and U S Open. He missed the Grand Slam by one last-hole loss at the British Open to Lee Trevino and tied for 13th in the PGA. Nicklaus thanked the PGA and noted record earnings near $300,000 and his two-time achievement of all four majors.
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Can Colorado Do It Again This Week
Colorado faces Nebraska in a pivotal clash as the Buffaloes seek another upset while Nebraska aims to extend its dominance. The preview lists key matchups across the Big Eight and notes Nebraska’s dominance in offense and defense, with Oklahoma, Stanford, SMU, and others also highlighted for potential upsets.
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Massachusetts Extends Lead In New England Poll
The undefeated Massachusetts Minutemen captured all 18 first place votes in the Associated Press New England college football poll after a 49-16 win over Connecticut. Dartmouth lies second at 4-0-1, Harvard third, Yale fourth, and Boston College remains fifth with a 2-4 mark.
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Muhammad Ali Set for Boston Fight December 13
Promoter Sam Silverman announced Muhammad Ali will clash with Jack O'Halloran in a 12 round bout at Boston Garden on December 13. Both fighters will sign the deal in Boston on Thursday.
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