Bucks End slump with 21-21 record as Kareem shines
The Milwaukee Bucks, after a brutal stretch without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar due to eye and hand injuries, beat the Golden State Warriors 113-100 to reach 21-21 and move within three games of first place Detroit in the Midwest. Kareem scored 40 points and anchored defense as coach Larry Costello hailed the comeback.
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Robinson Expects Indians To Be Busy on the Basepaths
Frank Robinson, six weeks from becoming baseballs first black manager, says the Cleveland Indians will be on their own in base running and must prove they can handle situations. He plans a thoughtful, open approach, stressing learning from every play and pushing for improved bullpen depth and a left handed starter.
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Two Kansas athletes depart Jayhawk athletics
Lawrence AP reports pole vaulter Ralph Blaymie and guard Mark Fletcher withdraw from Kansas athletics. Blaymie, 17 feet vault, left due to dislike of the track program and is last year’s national junior college champion at Arizona Central JC. Fletcher, a freshman, plans to enroll at Tulane after limited varsity play and high school career in Collinsville under his father Virgil Fletcher. Boston AP notes Charles E. Moss, 27, longtime Northeastern trainer, named new trainer of the Boston Red Sox, succeeding Buddy LeRoux who resigned last fall. Moss, a Fairbury Nebraska native and Nebraska Wesleyan graduate, also holds a master’s from the University of Amenia.
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Ole Miss to Open 1975 Football Versus Baylor in Waco
University of Mississippi will start the 1975 football season with Baylor University in Waco Texas. Athletic Director Johnny Vaught said the Rebels, coming off a 3-8 season, will an 11 game schedule including all Southeastern Conference games. Ole Miss faces Texas A&M Tulane Southern Mississippi Alabama Georgia South Carolina Vanderbilt Louisiana State Tennessee and Mississippi State.
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Rock Island Dominates Washington In Dual Swim Meet
Rock Island defeated Cedar Rapids Washington 98 to 74 in a boys swim meet, taking both relays and winning five events to four. Jeff Henry swept events, winning the 100 freestyle and a specialty race, while Randy Ableman and Phil Lenzen noted in diving and butterfly respectively. Washington captured the junior varsity 98 to 74.
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Extra draft choices for NFL draft revealed
New York AP reports the Steelers top the list with 21 picks in the 1975 NFL draft set for January 28 in New York. Rams hold three first rounders and 11 selections through five rounds. Cowboys Texans and Chargers each own two first round choices. Giants and Colts, tied for worst record, flip for No 1 pick. Giants already traded their first rounder to Dallas in a Celg Morton swap.
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National Ausa Sports Results Snapshot
Thursday results show Atlanta beating Washington 85 to 80. Golden State 160 over Seaitia 121. Houston 175.04 defeated Airwayknt. Utah 104 topped PRO. In hockey, Los Angeles and Boston tied 4 4 while Washington 0 beat Detroit. Kansas City 4 defeated CNY.
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Luther College Tops Upper Iowa in Iowa Conference Wrestling
Luther College defeated Upper Iowa 42 30 in Decorah in a match where Luther seized the first five bouts. Notable results include Koennen of Upper Iowa with a 52 second fall over Nebergall and multiple decisions and pins featuring Duane Boos Chuck Frawley and Steve Riess among others. On this date in 1707 Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston.
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Dream doghouse prize at Pacific National Exhibition show
Vancouver AP reports the Pacific National Exhibition Dog Show offers a prize dream doghouse valued above 500 dollars. About 907 canines from across Canada and the United States are expected to compete in the all breed event January 24 to 26.
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Cosmos sign three players to 1975 contracts
Three players including Johny Kerr signed 1975 contracts with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. Kerr, a midfield standout on the 1972 championship team, had a back injury last year and underwent a spinal fusion. Carling Scott and Mark Fiveri also signed.
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Masters and City Scores Highlight Bowling Night Shine
Glen Svoboda led Jubilee Lanes with a 694 series near 700 and 237 224 233 for GH. Damong Serbousek surged at Lancer Lanes with a 163 average and first 600 series. The May Classic featured Frank Lawrence 257 and Rick Hofer 253 681, while Duane Weaver opened 600s. Majors and legs saw many high marks and century awards across multiple leagues.
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LaSalle Girls Rally Behind Charipar Stepanek
LaSalle beat Iowa City Regina 96 to 40 as Lisa Charipar and Mary Kay Stepanek combined for 63 points. Charipar scored 30 and Stepanek 33, lifting LaSalle to a 9-4 season mark in a LaSalle gym game.
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Tim Anderson Signs Contract With 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO AP Tim Anderson former Ohio State defensive back who played in Canada the last four seasons signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 1971 No 1 NFL pick joined the Argonauts before becoming a free agent. Anderson, 25, was a corner back in Canada with potential at safety for coach Dick Nolan. The deal length is not disclosed beyond more than one year.
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Manilla Tops State High School Girls Poll Despite Snow Closures
Manilla again holds the top spot in the eighth straight state girls high school poll as a major snow storm forced 20 game postponements. Paton Churdan drops after an 85 85 tie with Lohrville. Lake View Auburn and Maple Valley rise to ninth and tenth. Glidden Ralston beaten 105 57 by defending champion Manilla, their 12th straight win. Mediapolis extends to four straight. Bullettes remain 21 0 in regular season.
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Pazdernik Leads Jeff Birls Gymnasts In Triangular Win
Staci Pazdernik won three events including the all around as Jeff Birls Gymnastics edged Regis and Prairie at Prairie. Pazdernik tallied 157.35 to pace the team with Regis 112.70 and Prairie 109.55. Slocum, Marshall, Barker swept top spots in several events.
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Ten Cardinals Sign 1974 Baseball Contracts
Ten St. Louis Cardinals players including 1974 NL Rookie of the Year Babe McBride and third baseman Ken Reitz signed 1974 contracts. McBride hit 309 with 21 steals last season and Reitz batted .271. Also signing were Claude Osteen, Ren Fairly, and Larry Herndon.
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