Orr fires coach as Hawks slump in NHL action
The Chicago Black Hawks dismissed head coach Bill White and interim assistant Jy Martin, with Stan Mikita named as fan coach. The move comes after a 10‑of‑35 slump as Sabres rose to first in Adams, Blues widened gap to seven as Penguins and Flyers posted ties and losses in other NHL games.
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Texas Tech Prepares For Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Texas Tech coach Steve Sloan says the Red Raiders held a sharp practice Wednesday as they prep for the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. The team will review assignments Thursday before Christmas, arrive in Houston Monday, and have their first workout in the AstroDome that day.
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Steelers Injury List Shrinks Ahead of Raiders Clash
Steelers report gradual improvement in the Blue Cross Backfield with Franco Harris expected back from a toe sprain and bruised ribs bruising his chance of playing. Frenchy Fuqua sits out with a knee sprain but hopes to be ready for Sundays AFC showdown with Oakland. Bleier warns Raiders will target weak spots if he plays. Rams at full strength prepare for Minnesota as Pat Haden starts again after a tie with the Vikings last season. Foreman notes Rams shutout by Rams remains a key motivator for improvement.
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Colorado ski areas report mixed conditions in state
Colorado Ski Country U.S.A. noted 17 areas open on a limited basis while base depths vary widely. Crested Butte reports six inches, Eldora thirty six inches, Keystone twenty two inches, Pikes Peak thirty inches with very cool powder, and Winter Park twenty inches with marginal to good conditions.
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St Francis Meet Opens Tuesday With Four Schools
St Francis hosts a two day meet starting Tuesday with four schools entered. Humphrey High faces Leigh at 6 30 p m followed by St Francis and Lindsay Holy Family at 8 30 p m on opening day. Final round games are set for Wednesday.
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Tide holds off Georgetown in Carolina Classic close win
Alabama coach C M Newton praised his team after a 66 64 victory over Georgetown in Columbia. Rickey Brown led Alabama with 23 points as the Tide avoided a letdown despite shooting 37.3 percent. The win kept Alabama unbeaten as they head to a semifinal versus South Carolina.
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Russians seek $100 million TV rights for 1980 Moscow Games
UPI columnist Milton Richman reports the Soviet Olympic Committee and Satra Corp confirmed an agreement on U S television rights to the 1980 Moscow Games but no price figures were disclosed The piece questions the feasibility of such a price and the motives behind the negotiations noting network executives skepticism and contractual ambiguities.
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Howells Holiday Cage Tourney Set
The annual Howells Holiday basketball tournament will be played Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in Clarkson and David City, followed by Dodge and the host school Consolation and championship finals the next night at the same times. Admission is 1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students.
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