Knicks acquire McAdoo in blockbuster trade
The New York Knicks land Bob McAdoo from the Buffalo Braves in exchange for $3 million and John Gianelli plus forward Tom McMillen. McAdoo, a three time scoring champion seeking a new contract near 500000 per year, joins Walt Frazier Earl Monroe and others to form a championship hopeful lineup.
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Vikings press powers Palmer girls to win
The Viking press disrupted Stromsburg, turning a 15-13 halftime lead into a 44-24 Palmer victory. Sheila Flodman scored 11, Susan Retzlaff led Palmer with 15, and Stromsburg hosts Polk on December 21.
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Orioles to Play Games in Washington as MLB Considers Plans
UPI reports Baltimore Orioles games may be moved to Washington in 1978 as MLB leaders pursue a suitable number of Washington games to mollify Congress. Kuhn and MacPhail voiced optimism while NL hinted at possible interleague play if a relocation or two 13-team leagues arise.
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Storts Close In College Lineman Race and Hoops Preview
Nebraska’s Mike Fultz and Pittsburgh’s Al Romano tied for runner up in college football lineman honors behind Ross Browner of Notre Dame. Illinois looks to challenge Nebraska as Cagers face Illinois in Champaign while Holtz’s coaching future stirs Reds trade rumors and Vida Blue gossip persist.
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Nuggets Rout Cavaliers For Home Win And Margin Gain
Denver built a four game lead in the Midwest division with a 104 94 victory at Cleveland as David Thompson led with 29 points and Dan Issel and Bobby Jones added key minutes. Ringo Smith topped the Cavaliers with 20.
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Flyers break Boston Garden drought with 3 1 victory
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Boston Bruins 3 1 at Boston Garden for their first regular season win there since 1967, extending an unbeaten streak to nine games and closing within three points of the idle New York Islanders in the Patrick Division. Bernie Parent stopped 18 shots as Rick MacLeish and Gary Dornhoefer scored for Philadelphia.
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Pioneer and area sports scores in mixed league action
Pioneer Basketball League Leigh beat Clarkson 95 92 in overtime. Slow Break leads Deanes 41 3. Platte College and Family League New York Life defeated Dales 2 1. Godfathers Pizza beat Sarges Used Cars 3 0. Oasis edged Columbus Bowl 2 1. A W over Bombers 2 1. Daisy Chain over General Telephone 3 0. Fleischer MFG over Marshall Nelson 3 0. Smoking Timbers over Austin Campbell 3 0. Bakenhus Construction over Bombers 3 0. Various prep and college results follow with boys and girls scores across multiple towns and institutions. A $950 000 gymnasium funded by Joseph and Leonard McCoy adds local support for high school basketball.
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Brestel Wins Pro Style Singles at Boulevard Lanes
Columbus bowler Craig Brestel, 20, won the 4th Annual Boulevard Lanes Pro Style Singles Tournament earning 100 dollars. Finalists included Dave Henke Paul Gottschall and John Jacobitz after 24 entrants rolled 12 games to qualify with top averages. Brestel 193 Gottschall 189 Henke 188 Jacobitz 185.
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Zorn Leads All Rookie NFL Team For 1976
Seattle quarterback Jim Zorn headlined the UPI All Rookie team for 1976 after throwing 2,334 yards and 11 touchdowns as a free agent rookie. The honor spotlights rookie standouts across offense and defense including Clark Gaines, Chuck Muncie, Steve Largent, Sammie White, and Lee Roy Selmon.
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Holtz resigns as Jets coach after one season
Lou Holtz quits the New York Jets citing a return to college football. Jets general manager Al Ward notes a coaching hunt is on with candidates Walt Michaels and Bill Walsh under consideration. The team, 3-10, finishes the season against Cincinnati as Holtz explains his decision followed ongoing reflection and happiness found in college play.
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Albion Surges Past Aurora 42 35 In Girls Basketball
Albion defeated Aurora 42 to 35 after a tight game. Laurel Tisthammer led Albion with 20 points on 64 percent shooting as Albion improves to 5 0 in the Central Ten Conference and prepares to host Central City.
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