Barns hit by jet blast delays Celtics in Phoenix trip
Boston star Jim Barnes suffered whiplash and possible balance loss after being struck by a jet engine blast while boarding in Chicago. He missed the Suns meeting in Phoenix, reporting an outrageous headache and muffled hearing for hours, with doctors citing temporary balance issues.
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Bullets Pace Star Team in All Star Selections
The Baltimore Bullets lead the Eastern Division and helped by Gus Johnson, Willis Reed, Hal Greer, and Jon McGlocklin a 12 man East squad was named for the All-Star game in Baltimore January 14. Earl Monroe and Wes Unseld also later chosen for the East, with Unseld and Monroe making their first All-Star appearance.
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Bulldogs Slip Past Memphis St.
The Missouri Valley race opens with Louisville defending champs and 10th ranked Cincinnati affected by early losses. Butch Beard fuels Louisville’s 71-58 win over Wichita State for a 9th straight victory. Tulsa’s 57-50 win over Cincinnati keeps pace. Drake narrowly beat Memphis State 73-71 in MVC debut. Bradley crushed North Dakota 109-77.
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Landry Faces Unknown as Cowboys Meet Vikings in Playoff
AP report details Dallas coach Tom Landry unsure how his team will respond after a 31-20 loss to Cleveland in the Eastern final. Landry emphasizes focus and learning to play post season, while Bud Grant guides the Vikings in their first foray into playoff pressure after winning the Central division.
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Deep Freeze Hits Bulls as Hawks freeze game in Chicago
The Chicago Bulls, tripped by a cold fourth quarter, fall 106-88 to the Atlanta Hawks after leading 63-50 at the end of the third. Walt Hazzard scores 19 for Atlanta, Bob Boozer 27 for Chicago. Cincinnati edges Milwaukee 113-109 while Boston tops San Diego 107-95 behind Havlicek and Sanders with 23 each.
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Notre Dame Star Carr Out Six Weeks With Foot Injury
Notre Dame leading scorer Austin Carr fractured a bone in his foot during practice in South Bend and is expected to miss six weeks of play. team medical staff confirmed the setback and noted recovery plans, with Carr sidelined as the Irish prepare for upcoming games.
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Jockey Jack Angel Cordero Named Jockey of the Year
Jack Angel Cordero wore a broad grin as he received the jockey of the year award for the second consecutive time. Cordero rode 345 winners in 1968, marking a standout season for the rider.
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Ewbank and Shula Share Film Pick Ideas
Baltimore coach Don Shula and New York Jets leader Weeb Ewbank agree on film study for the January 12 title clash in Miami. Each selects four games from the rival to study, including key playoff and regular season contests involving the Jets and Colts.
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Skating Meet Draws Big Midwest Contingents at Manhattan
Hawkeye Open skating meet opens at 1 p m Saturday on the Manhattan rink with large expected groups from St Paul Minneapolis and St Louis as well as a Cedar Rapids contingent. Officials announced honorary referee Herb Knudten and a list of starters timers and judges with registration starting at 10 a m Saturday.
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Rams Reeves May Rehire Allen
Los Angeles Rams president Dan Reeves may rehire former head coach George Allen after firing him on December 26. Reports from Bud Furillo of the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner and a Times source cited Reeves openness to bringing Allen back, while Rams officials declined comment. Players backed Reeves, with some threatening to quit if the move occurred.
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Cook Will Start At Quarterback In American Bowl
Cincinnati's Greg Cook earned the North team's quarterback slot for the first American Bowl in Tampa. Coach Mollenkopf named starters while Bear Bryant waited to finalize the South lineup. Cook, leading the nation with 3,210 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, carries a strained throwing arm from the Blue Gray game.
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Croskrooked Victory Shocks Danes in Narrow Nod
In a tight contest at a distant venue Eddie Ber Met Cago edged out Kroshe 134 for a knockout finish. Denmark recorded a brief setback as the rally concluded with a controversial lights sequence leaving spectators lively for the closing moments.
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