Lions Move Footing to Pontiac Stadium Decision
Detroit area turmoil ends as Lions owner William Clay Ford commits to relocating the NFL team to Pontiac. The move aims to build a new stadium at routes M-59 and I-75, with Pontiac authorities having land and early design input.
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Warren Wells In More Trouble
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Warren Wells was jailed on a drunken driving charge after a high speed chase on the Mac Arthur Freeway. The 28 year old offered no resistance, failed sobriety tests, and was released on promise to appear in municipal court. He faces an additional hit and run misdemeanor charge with dates in February.
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Wash Beats Linn-Mar In Girls Basketball
Cedar Rapids Washington defeated Linn-Mar 27 19 in girls basketball Monday. Diantha Wilson led the winners with 10 points while Mary Haars and Julie Worcester each scored six for Linn-Mar. Wash remained unbeaten in AAA play but had recently lost to Alburnett under high school rules.
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William Penn Freshman Rally Tops Kirkwood 86 77
William Penn freshman basketball rallied in the final five minutes to defeat Kirkwood Community College 86 to 77 at Taft Junior High. Dan Dingeman led Penn with 20 points as Kirkwood's Ullrick 20 Wade 18 Frantz 18 Smith 11 paced their balanced attack. Kirkwood fouled out Tow.
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Hickok Award To Robinson
Rochester AP Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman, won the 21st Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year award after a standout 1970 World Series with a .428 batting average and notable fielding. Boxed out Bobby Blanda and Bobby Orr by a wide margin in votes. plans a six figure salary talk with Orioles' front office next week.
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Hawks Hold Scant Hope Against Illini
Iowa faces Illinois at Iowa City in a Big Ten clash after winning 87-85 over Northwestern. Illinois sits 3-0 with a 9-3 overall mark, chasing Michigan and Purdue, while the Hawkeyes seek an upset to boost their conference standing. Coach Schultz plans a breaking game and zone defense as Illinois tests Iowa’s limits.
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Brooks Robinson Wins 10,000 Hickok Belt at Rochester Dinner
Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson earned the Hickok Belt award and its 10000 prize after his brilliant World Series performance against the Reds in Rochester.
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Manning Has Grid Preference
New Orleans AP report says Archie Manning the No 1 draft pick plans to sign a football contract rather than pursue baseball. He indicated he would prefer to play football but left a small opening for reconsideration, citing family and supporters wanting football.
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Midland over Lisbon in 37 to 9 wrestling win
Midland defeated Lisbon 37 to 9 to improve to 10-1. Falls were earned by Rich Winger at 112 pounds in 1 07, Dean Hansen at 145 in 5 55, and Charles Westphal at 155 in 1 25.
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Giunti Honored With Uncai Trophy In Milan
Italian racing driver Ignazio Giunti received the Uncai Trophy as the best Italian driver for 1970 in a Milan ceremony. The award honors achievements by Italian competitors in motorsport.
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Iowa to Revisit Hawkeyes versus Cyclones scheduling talks
Bump Elliott Iowa athletic director says dates remain open for four football games with Iowa State for 1979 to 1982 though a board later refused approval. Forest Evashevski had booked Sept 29 1979 Sept 27 1980 Sept 19 1981 and Sept 18 1982 with Iowa State, while Big Ten schedules require adjustment. The column also notes cribbage exploits and commentary on Iowa State coaching, plus a clash at Loras over crowd conduct and possible Midland conference withdrawal.
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Vikings star Jim Marshall helps start fire to aid stranded climbers
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall used his money to help start a fire for a group of 16 adventurers stranded on Bear Tooth Mountain in Wyoming. One person died while Marshall, teammate Paul Dickson, and others endured 12 hours in deep snow before a rescue party reached them.
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