Tigers Win AL Fielding Championship for Third Straight Year
Detroit Tigers capture the American League team fielding title with 112 errors, edging Baltimore by one percentage point .982 to .981. Bobby Grich of Baltimore sets a major league record for second basemen with a .995 fielding average across 162 games and five errors in 945 chances. Ken Berry heads outfielders at .997, Bill Freehan leads catchers at .995, with Don Money and Jim Colborn sharing pitcher honors as top fielding pairs.
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Bannon Named Defensive Player of the Week After 17 Tackles
Miami Dolphins rookie linebacker Bruce Bannon exploded for 17 tackles against the Detroit Lions last Saturday, leading the defense in a 347 win and earning AP Defensive Player of the Week honors. Recruited after a Jets cut, he rose from special teams to star status as coach Don Shula noted his impact.
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Corry Boys Wrestling Clash Recounts Civil War Rivalry
Corry meets Yale in a Jan 5 wrestling match at Lock Haven State College as 150-pound rivals Jim Bennett of Yale and Dave Crowell of Corry stage a high profile duel. Bennett, a former PIAA champ and All Ivy freshman, bids for more wins while Crowell is praised as the Eagles' most improved wrestler. Local fans expect a keen encounter in this Civil War themed showdown.
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Miami Places 12 Men Pruitt Shankin Make AFC Stars
The Miami Dolphins lead AFC Pro Bowl selections with 12 players, the most from any team. Oakland, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati also contribute multiple players as 40-man squad eye Arrowhead Stadium clash on Jan 20. Coaches voted, no players from their own teams. New England and San Diego miss AFC nods.
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OJ Simpson Rebounds to 2003 Yard Season Peak with Bills
OJ Simpson's breakout season climaxed with 200 yards against the Jets, lifting his 1973 total to 2,003 yards, shattering Jim Brown's record. Teammates and Buffalo linemen Montler DeLamielleure McKenzie Foley Green shared Offensive Player of the Week honors. Xavier drops football after 71 seasons.
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