Padres Call Up High School Star Goddard In Debut Season
Former Sophia High School catcher Joe Goddard finally reached the majors with the San Diego Padres at season's end. The 22 year old, after Marshall University, has a strong chance to stick with the Padres or move to the Hawaii Triple-A club. His career spans Little League through Class AA and Class A. Also noted are injuries among pro quarterbacks including Roman Gabriel Staubach Brodie Griese Jurgensen, a book on watching sports on TV co authored by OUG Huff, and WVU alums debating officiating. Rich Meckfessel previews Morris Harvey Golden Eagles for 1972-73 with a strong forward lineup.
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Terry Bradshaw
Bobby Douglas
Greg Landry
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Rich Meckfessel
West Virginia
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Miller accuses Kuhn of violating pact in talks
Marvin Miller accuses Commissioner Bowie Kuhn of breaking an agreement and waging a mischievous destructive press campaign amid baseball negotiations. He cites Honolulu press conference remarks and ongoing talks since September aiming to avert a strike with potential changes to the reserve clause and player free agency terms.
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Tech's Rector Field to Receive Artificial Surface
Virginia Tech will install an artificial surface at Charles W. Rector Field House early next spring following an anonymous gift. The renovation enhances the indoor facility used by intercollegiate teams health education and student recreation. Rector a 1958 graduate and head of a northern Virginia contracting firm funded the project in honor of his ongoing support.
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Northern Virginia
University
Padres May Be Leaving San Diego
The San Diego Padres threaten to depart if city financial terms do not improve after panels promoting products near San Diego Stadium upset radio sponsors. Padre president E. J. Bavasi cites NL competition and higher TV revenue gaps, saying current conditions may force relocation.
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Seven Sooners On All Big 8
The Oklahoma Sooners place seven players on the 1972 All Big Eight team as they aim to claim the conference title by beating Oklahoma State. Nebraska leads with five selections, while Iowa State and Colorado have four each and Kansas and Oklahoma State have one apiece.
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Dean Urah
Leon Crosswhite
Rod Shoate
Johnny Rodgers
Rich Glover
Willie Harper
Daryl White
Joe Blahak
George Amundson
Cyclones
Keith Krepfle
Geary Murdock
Mervin Krakau
Twins Build Pitching Staff in Two Trades at Winter Meetings
Minnesota swapped Cesar Tovar to Philadelphia for Ken Sanders and Ken Reynolds plus Joe Lis. They then sent Dave LaRoche to the Chicago Cubs for Bill Hands Joe Decker and Bob Maneely. The moves, part of 12 deals at the meetings, reshape Minnesota’s bullpen and rotation.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
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Ken Reynolds
Joe Lis
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Chicago Cubs
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Joe Decker
Bob Maneely
LaRoche
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Wayne Granger
St. Louis
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Don Money
Brewers
Quilici
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Cubs
John Holland
Bob Locker
Locker
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Chicago
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Browns Steelers Meet In Top NFL Contest Sunday
The piece previews Sunday NFL games as the Browns and Steelers battle for a crucial win while Spurrier ponders his status with the 49ers under coach Dick Nolan. It notes Rams and 49ers contenders, injury concerns for Steelers, and oddsmaker expectations across multiple matchups.
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Miami Picks To Top New England In NFL Preview
Bruce Lowitt previews two NFL Central Division showdowns and matches key games for the AFC and NFC. He predicts Pittsburgh over Cleveland and Detroit over Green Bay, with Miami dominating New England 41–14 and other strong picks across the board.
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Army Navy gridiron clash looms in 73rd service classic
Army, favorite by seven, aims to upset Navy at John F Kennedy Stadium in a 73rd service football classic. Billy XVIII the Navy mascot was reportedly abducted with a helicopter, but Navy still presents a potent offense led by Al Glenny and flanker Al Calland while Army counters with quarterback Kingsley Fink and running back Bob Hines. The game caps a doubleheader with Southern California versus Notre Dame, in cloudy weather with upper 40s.
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Former Vol Player Fritz Brandt Dies at 63
Fritz Brandt 63 former Tennessee football end from the 1928-30 teams was found dead in a Knoxville hotel room. A native of Erwin Tennessee he later lived in Panama City Florida. Brandt played opposite Paul Hug on the 1928 squad coached by the late Gen Bob Neyland part of a program that compiled a 26-1-2 record over three seasons with one loss to Alabama and ties with Kentucky.
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Frank Robinson Suspended in Puerto Rican Winter League dispute
Frank Robinson manager of the Santurce Crabbers was suspended 15 days and fined $200 after a heated clash with umpire Tom Romanesko during a game with the Ponce Lions. The incident followed a call reversing Hal Breeden’s double to a homer after arguments, and Robinson allegedly stepped on the umpire’s shoes.
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Lindgren Signs IA Schedule for 36 Meets in 1970s
Gerry Lindgren, former Washington State distance runner, said he has signed a contract to compete in 36 meets of the International Track Association. He does not plan to quit his management and motivational consulting job to run full time.
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