Herron Shines in Emergency Penguins Win Over Islanders
Denis Herron, called up after a season-ending arm injury to Dane Wilson, stopped 30 shots to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. He faced 21 shots in the first period and 14 in the second, with goals from Lew Morrison and Jean Pronovost sealing the win.
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Leighs tie Norfolk Catholic in season opener wrestling dual
Norfolk Catholic and Leigh battled to a 28 28 tie in the season opener at Norfolk. Forfeits helped shape the score as multiple weight classes produced decisions pins or forfeits including Leffers beating Osborne Imholte edging Scheffler and Loeffler winning at heavyweight.
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Chadron Holding Tournament Expands With Women’s Debut
Chadron State College hosts a three day basketball tournament December 28 to 30 with 16 colleges and 32 high schools, doubling in size from last year. For the first time in 13 years women will compete, boosting the event’s profile as a major holiday tournament in the Midwest.
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Rockets Cruise Past Bucks to Narrow Central Gap
Houston toppled Milwaukee 137 to 110 as Rudy Tomjanovich scored 38 and Calvin Murphy 26. The win, Houston's seventh straight road victory, narrows the Rockets within two games of Cleveland in the Central Division while Tomjanovich and guards Murphy and John Lucas fueled the attack.
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Danny Murtaugh dies at 59 former Pirates manager
Danny Murtaugh died at 59 in Chester Pa two days after a stroke ending a 30 year baseball career. He retired last fall to spend time with family but illness interrupted those plans. Murtaugh led the Pirates to the 1960 World Series title and the 1970 championship era, earning Manager of the Year honors three times.
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NU band trip undecided as fund drive eyed
University of Nebraska Chancellor Roy A. Young said a Monday decision is needed on whether there is public interest to raise funds to send the Cornhusker marching band to the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. The university lacks funds for the trip but officials may launch a drive. bowl officials want the band for pregame and halftime events.
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Kekich Condition Improves After Spleen Surgery
Left-hander Mike Kekich shows improvement after emergency surgery in Maracaibo to remove a damaged spleen from a Venezuelan Winter Baseball League game. Doctors report Kekich has two spleens, the remaining one expected to function, with release planned Sunday.
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Bowling Boulevard Lanes Results Summary
Senior Citizens Vera Cud deford 214 520 and Julius Hollman 220 507 lead the bowling results. Multiple bowlers listed with scores and team associations such as One More Time 755 and 2146 total, plus Road Runners 740 and Pin Pointers 2163. Also noted are Wilma Krumland 194 Rita Fuhr 504 and others. Los Angeles update mentions Foyt and David Pearson among 22 wheelmen in the 1976 77 ROC racing series.
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Don Semin
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Nebraska hunting report shows drop in pheasant duck hunters
The Game and Parks Commission reports fewer pheasant and duck hunters in the past week, with more coyote hunting activity rising. Pheasant season ends December 12 and eastern duck season ends January 4, western Nebraska ducks continuing through January 4.
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U S Davis Cup Team Selected for Mexico Tie
Arthur Ashe Brian Gottfried Bob Lutz Stan Smith and Roscoe Tanner named to the U S Davis Cup squad to meet Mexico in the American Zone North Section semifinal in Tucson December 17 18. Jimmy Connors out due to back injury and ankle sprains per Tony Trabert.
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Former Sooner coach to UTEP
Oklahoma Sooner assistant Bill Michael, tied to a transcript alteration case, has been named head football coach at the University of Texas at El Paso. He replaces Gil Bartosh. UTEP officials praise his regional recruiting ties and prior defensive coordinator role from 1964 to 1967. Michael, 41, is married with two children.
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Columbia Lions upset Rutgers 85 75 on road
Columbia freshman talent shone as sophomores Mitchell and Byrd led a 85 75 win over Rutgers halting the Scarlet Knights 1 1. Copeland 20 Jordan 18 for Rutgers. Columbia improves to 2 0. Multiple top 25 games noted with Kentucky Arizona Maryland Wisconsin Rhode Island and Oral Roberts wins.
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