Cavaliers ride horseshoe good luck streak after Dec 11 moment
Cedar Rapids native Bill Fitch now taps a horseshoe before games following a lucky moment from a young fan on December 11, triggering the Cavaliers’ unbeaten run in the NBA. Fitch had dismissed superstition but now relies on the talisman as part of game routine.
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Unclear sports scores from scattered college results
Fragmented list shows Ohio State 79 Evansville 74 and Purdue 97 Cal 79 among numerous college games. Includes midwestern and western results with various team names, locations, and tournament mentions. Dense OCR text lacks coherent single outcome. multiple scores and teams appear without consistent structure.
Ali to defend title February 20 against Coopman
Mu hammad Ali will defend his world heavyweight title Feb. 20 against Jean Pierre Coopman the Belgian Lion of Flanders promoter Don King disclosed. Site options include San Juan Las Vegas or Paris with CBS telecast planned. Coopman 8-0 this year with two wins over American veterans and no WBA or WBC ranking.
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North Bend girl acts as wrestling team manager
Carolyne Hynek, a junior at North Bend Central High School, serves as student manager for the boys wrestling team. She helps with injuries, mats, drills, and equipment. She trained with her five wrestling-minded brothers and would try girls wrestling if offered.
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Riggs Still Hustling Now He's a Runner
Former tennis star Bobby Riggs, 57, ran 25 miles from Furnace Creek to Bad Water and back in Death Valley in 8 hours 10 minutes, beating rival Bill Emmerton who completed 50 miles. Riggs spoke of plans for rematch, new challenges, and a guest spot on The Six Million Dollar Man.
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Dreams Come True As Reed Named Kennedy Coach
Greg Reed was named head football coach at Kennedy High School after six years as an assistant under Jerry Mauren. Reed, Regis and Northern Iowa graduate, plans to emphasize a more quarterback oriented offense and a slightly more open attack while maintaining defensive foundations.
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Bowl Facts or AAA RE Tn Ab Tues EST Monday
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Big Ten Teams Roll Past Nonconference Foes In Early Action
Michigan State fell to Detroit 85-82 as the Big Ten added four more nonconference victories. Minnesota stayed hot with an 88-84 win over Stanford, led by Mike Thompson's 34 points and Kay Williams's late surge. Iowa hosts Drake as Ohio State edged Evansville 79-78 while Purdue beat California 97-74.
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Michigan coach Boh Schembechler declines polls focus before Orange Bowl
Bo Schembechler says Michigan is not concerned with national rankings after facing No. 2 Oklahoma, aiming for Big Ten glory and Rose Bowl hopes. Rick Leach echoes that focus on a tougher opponent than Ohio State, as Wolverines travel to Miami in cold weather.
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Cyclones Roll 31 9 in Oregon State Dual Meet
Iowa State, ranked No. 1 at the time, pinned opponents with Johnnie Jones and Willie Gadson to rout Oregon State 31-9 in Corvallis. Jones pinned Pat Ploard in 1 58, Gadson pinned Mike Dillenburg in 2 23, while Oregon State won only two of ten matches, including Joe Kittel’s 7-5 decision and Paul Bartlett 8-2. Larry Bielenberg pinned Tom Walden at heavyweight.
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Head Injuries Top Problem In Football
Doctor Joseph Torg says head injuries are the main danger in football and accuses the NCAA of ignoring evidence. He sought to present findings to the Rules Committee but was turned down. The Temple physician and NBA team physician notes the issue while others in local junior high games yield mixed results.
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