Vikings Can Clinch Division With Sunday Win
The Minnesota Vikings can clinch their fourth straight NFL division title if they beat the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions lose to the Philadelphia Eagles. At 9-2, Minnesota would gain a tie if both leaders win, with a final December 19 game against the Bears serving as a tuneup.
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Senator Sparkman Seeks Apology Over Marinaro Interview
Senator John Sparkman of Alabama demanded an apology from ABC after an interview with Cornell football star Ed Marinaro. He cited reports claiming sportscasters implied Marinaro was denied the Heisman by southern and southwestern writers who favored Pat Sullivan of Auburn. Marinaro said he would have won with more TV exposure in the South and Southwest.
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World Hockey Association Sues NHL Over Expansion
The WHA's New York franchise sues the NHL for 33 million in antitrust damages. It claims NHL expansion plans were designed to eliminate competition. Suit filed in Brooklyn federal court names NHL officials and team executives.
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Free Hand for Kennedy Grows in NBA Authority
Walter Kennedy gains near dictatorial powers as NBA commissioner after a unanimous owners vote. The move gives him unappealable authority to set game dates, fine clubs up to 250000 for tampering, and punish bets, with limited appeals to the Board of Governors and a 12 team majority.
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Frank Edwards Short of 700 Series by 19 Pins at Jubilee Lanes
RANK EDWARDS a meat inspector at Wilson Sinclair came close to a 700 series in the Torchlighters at Jubilee Lanes, posting 199 245 237 for 681. The 33 year old, averaging 184, missed the mark in the third game due to a couple of ten-pin leaves. Others in the listings include Jan May, Susie Wawro, Fran Humbert, Karen Jacobs and John Welbes with notable scores across several leagues and events.
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Legion
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Karen Jacobs
John Welbes
Lads and Lassies
al Glasford
May City
Tom Stangi
Francis Riley
Joanne Schropp
Kaye Hensley
Boxing results from Paris Bologna Plains NYC and Syracuse
In Paris Roberto Gallois 149 and Manuel Fierro 150 drew. In Bologna Carlo Duran 141 defeated Lonnie Harris 160 on points. In Plains Herschel Jacobs 175 outpointed Hal Carroll 175 in Syracuse 12 rounds.
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Italy
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Lonnie Harris
Los Angeles
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N.Y
Herschel Jacobs
White Plains
Hal “Tnt” Carroll
Syracuse
All-Big Eight 1971 football team announced
Nebraska stars Johnny Rodgers Will Harper and Greg Pruitt were unanimous selections to UPI's All-Big Eight. Oklahoma's Tom Brahaney Rich Glover and Larry Jacobson missed by one vote. Iowa State placed Keith Schroeder and Reggie Shoemake on the first team with several Cyclones on the second.
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Oklahoma
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Rich Glover
Larry Jacobson
Iowa State
Keith Schroeder
Reggie Shoemake
Cyclones
Harold Bassett
Cedar Rapids
Kohawks Open With Wartburg Season Debut at Home
The Cue opens the 1971 72 basketball season against Wartburg Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Moray Eby field house, the first of three home games in four days. The stand includes Carleton Friday and St Olaf Saturday, with St Olaf the defending Midwest conference champion and Marcus Jackson making his Kohawks coaching debut.
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Mitchell Stays Around for One Reason in NFL Coaching
Washington Redskins assistant coach Mitchell, a Black former NFL star, says his goal is to become a head coach. He notes barriers include lack of experience and race, while touting his management work with an insurance agency and Pepsi-Cola, plus his 11 years in the league. He stresses progress in coaching integration but cautions on football’s uncertain path to leadership.
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Jurgensen May Play Sunday for Redskins Giants clash
Washington coach George Allen said quarterback Sonny Jurgensen may be ready for Sunday's NFL game against the New York Giants at RFK after a left shoulder concussion. Jurgensen, making his first start of the season, fractured the shoulder Sept. 4 in an exhibition and initially feared it's rebroken. Allen noted encouragement after consulting team physician Dr. P. M. Palumbo as the week progresses.
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Giants' Ron Johnson Ruled Out for Year
New York Giants running back Ron Johnson, a 1,000 yard rusher last season, will miss the remainder of the NFL season with torn cartilage in his left knee. Johnson, who gained 1,027 yards in 1970 after a trade from Cleveland, exited San Diego last Sunday with a minor leg problem.
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Huskers Near Perfect Alabama Up to 2nd in AP Poll
Nebraska dominated the final regular-season AP poll with 48 first-place votes and 1,086 points as Alabama rose to second after a 31-7 win over Auburn. Oklahoma dropped to third, Michigan remained fourth, and Penn State moved to fifth.
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Sports Slate Tuesday and Wednesday Schedule Notes
Tuesday features Benton Community at La- basketball Marion at Tipton and Norway at Linn-Mar at 8 p.m. Wednesday brings Wartburg at Coe at 7 30 p.m. Also listed are Hardin-Simmons at Iowa basketball and several wrestling bouts including Prairie at Iowa City West and Linn-Mar at Benton Community.
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