Free agent draft reshapes baseball bonus culture
Major league owners approved a free agent draft at the Houston meetings reducing astronomical signing bonuses and shifting talent scouting away from romancing young players. Dean Chance of the Angels is touted as the AL’s top pitcher while Bo Belinsky was traded to Philadelphia, stirring mixed views among officials.
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New York
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Dean Chance
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Bo Belinsky
Phillies
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Bob Willis
Fox Cities
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Chance Seeks Peak After Cy Young Triumph
Fred Haney finally approved a raise for the standout pitcher whose Cy Young win boosts his chances for bigger stardom. Officials praise his talent and demeanor but warn that his outspoken nature could hinder reaching greater heights.
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Greenbelt Lanes Hosts Fourth Annual Woman's Invitational Bowling
Amarillo teams swept the top honors in the team event as Greenbelt Lanes concluded its Fourth Annual Woman's Invitational. Nine out of 19 teams were from outside the city, while local entries lagged. Jo Cawthon led singles with 708, and Cawthon teamed with Peggy Russell for first in doubles.
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Michigan Near Perfect Choice for No 1 in Coaches Poll
Michigan Wolverines receive a near unanimous No 1 ranking from 34 of 35 coaches on the UPI board. Vanderbilt climbs to second after sweeping Rice and SMU. Wichita and St Louis rise with upsets. Duke and UCLA slip. Other top 20 include Minnesota San Francisco BYU Illinois Villanova St Josephs Notre Dame Kansas North Carolina Utah State.
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N.Y
NC State fires Case. Maravich named successor
Everett N. Case resigns as NC State basketball coach due to health and stress. Press Maravich, 45, named heir apparent and will coach against Maryland tonight with Case serving as advisor. Case led State through 18 seasons with 378 wins and 154 losses. Maravich previously coached Clemson and others before taking over.
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United Press International
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Pittsburgh
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West Virginia Wesleyan
Pennsylvania
Navy
Indiana
Southern California
ECAC Holiday Hockey Tourney Picks Top East Teams
Five of six teams entered in the ECAC Holiday hockey tournament at Madison Square Garden are listed among the top 10 teams in the East in the intercollegiate hockey newsletter.
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UPI
Madison Square Garden
A&M Seeks Second Victory as SMU Hosts Tulsa
Texas A&M aims for its third win while SMU seeks its second after league play opens. LSU edged Texas 83-75 despite a halftime 43-42 lead for the Longhorns. TCU dominated Arlington State 95-71 as Rich Sauer scored 25 and Gary Turner added 22.
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Dallas
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Arlington State
Rich Sauer
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Gary Turner
Wilt and Bill Hold Onto Leads
The NBA official statistics through Dec 6 show Wilt Chamberlain leading in total points with 805 and points per game at 38.2 for the San Francisco Warriors. Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics leads in rebounds with 552 in 25 games and has a 22.1 per game average as he nears 14,000 career boards. Jerry Lucas is second in rebounds, Adrian Smith tops four shooters with 920 free throw percentage, and Oscar Robertson leads assists with 245. West challenges Robertson as a complete player with high scoring and assists.
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UPI
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Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
NBA
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Big Dipper
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Russell
Los Angeles
Jerry Lucas
Cincinnati Royals
Terry Dischinger
Detroit Pistons
Paul Neumann
Philadelphia
Dischinger
Lakers
West
Robertson
Bobcats Host Memphis Cyclones In Home Double Header
The Childress Bobcats seek a return to victory after a defeat at Henrietta as they host Memphis Cyclones in a two game bill. The Junior Varsity and B Memphis square off at 6 30 p m followed by the A teams at 8 p m. It is their first home game since opening against Boys Ranch.
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Grambling Produces Pro Football Prospects
Grambling Little College turns out strong professional material as two future alumni sign pro contracts. Willie Williams joins the New York Giants of the NFL and Alphonse Dotson signs with the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL.
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Houston
Larry Elkins
Baylor
Ernie Ladd
San Diego
Buck Buchanan
Kansas City
Willie Davis
Green Bay
Michigan Wolverines Hand Missouri a 91 61 Victory
Michigan led by Cazzie Russell Bill Buntin and Larry Tregoning defeated Missouri 91 61 as the Wolverines extended their winning streak. Buntin topped Michigan with 14 points while Russell and Tregoning added 12 apiece.
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Wolverines
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Wolverine
University of Missouri
Cazzie Russell
Bill Buntin
Larry Tregoning
Tigers
Buntin
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Tregoning
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Kentucky
Tarheels
Georgia
Wildcats
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Bob Lewis
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Detroit
John Carroll
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South Africa’s Ludick Knocks Out Miranda in Rio Bout
Willie Ludick of South Africa defeated Argentina’s Oscar Miranda by knockout in a boxing match held in Johannesburg. The victory cites Ludick landing decisive punches in the early rounds to secure the win.
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Johannesburg
Southrica
Willie Ludick
South Africa
Oscar Miranda
Argentina
Stallings Returns to Texas A&M as Head Coach
Eugene Stallings, a former A&M star and Bryant aide, will return to his alma mater to coach the Aggies next season. He will assemble his staff after accepting the offer to replace Hank Foldberg, who becomes athletic director. Foldberg, a Dallas native and former Army All-American, praised Stallings, while A&M officials stressed the need for a full-time athletic director.
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A&m
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Tex
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Foldberg
Paris
Paul Bear Bryant
Bryant
University of Alabama
Feldberg
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Wichita State University
Jimmy Myer
Dallas
West Point
Earl Blaik
Army
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Hornets
Chris Groneman
A&M’s Athletic Council
Earl Rudder
America
Moffitt Ebbern win opening doubles match in Melbourne
Billie Jean Moffitt of Long Beach and Robyn Ebbern of Australia defeated F Marriott and B Crapper 7 6 6 3 in the women’s doubles at the Victorian championships. Neale Fraser, overweight and retired, beat Jan Haier in a five set men’s match lasting three hours.
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