The Great One Roberto Clemente Remembered
In depth tribute to Roberto Clemente, hailed as a perfect baseball player and a humanitarian. He energized fans in Pittsburgh and Puerto Rico, chased 3000 hits, and earned MVP honors in 1966 along with multiple batting titles, All Star selections, and Gold Glove awards while dedicating time and money to underprivileged communities.
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Roberto Clemente
Great One
Pittsburgh
Puerto Rico
Clemente
Pittsburgh Pirate
Pirate
Roberto Clemente A Legendary Pirates Star Remembered
Bob McCray recalls Roberto Clemente as the era defining player who inspired awe in opponents and teammates. The 71 Series MVP profile praises his flawless character and unparalleled skill, noting his Hall of Fame worth and enduring legacy in baseball history.
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Pirates
New York
Yankee
Casey Stengel
Clemente
Trojans Win Rose Bowl. Rodgers Shines in Heisman Race
USC routs Ohio State 42-17 in the Rose Bowl as Sam Cunningham scores four times and USC sets a bowl scoring record. Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers wins the Heisman after four rushing TDs and a 52-yard TD pass in a 40-6 Orange Bowl victory over Notre Dame. Texas upsets Alabama 17-13 in the Cotton Bowl. Rodgers fights flu and reflects on his Heisman, while Ohio State coach Woody Hayes praises USC.
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Associated Press
Southern California
Trojans
Johnny Rodgers
Nebraska
Sam Cunningham
Ohio State
Rodgers
Cornhuskers
Notre Dame
Texas
Alabama
Frosty Anderson
Anderson
USC
Cunningham
Anthony Davis
Buckeyes
John McKay
Woody Hayes
Oklahoma
Penn State
Auburn
Colorado
North Carolina
Texas Tech
Tennessee
Louisiana State
Alan Lowry
Longhorns
Darrell Royal
Bear Bryant
Tinker Owens
Owens
Steve Owens
Bullets Nip Bucks as Riordan Closes Game
The Baltimore Bullets edged the Milwaukee Bucks 88-87 after Mike Riordan hit a jump shot with 57 seconds left. Riordan scored 23, ending Milwaukee’s 14-game win streak versus Baltimore. Lakers downed the Sonics 108-103 as Goodrich and West combined for 35 and 31 points.
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National Basketball Association
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Mike Riordas
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Riordan
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Chicago
Atlanta
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Seattle SuperSonics
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Portland
Golden State
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ABA
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Virginia
Memphis
Carolina
Kentucky
Indiana
Dallas
Utah
San Diego
Jon McGlockin
Elvin Hayes
Elvin
Wes Unseld
Gail Goodrich
Jerry West
Los Angeles
Seattle
Goodrich
West
Beaver Cagers Meet Warren Here Tonight
Corry hosts Warren aiming to snap a four game skid after both squads played in holiday tournaments. Corry's 4-4 season features starting five Brown Gerzina Armstrong Lamendola Harvey with Jackson backing up. Warren is 5-4 led by Piehuta Young and Mervine.
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Corry Beaver
Warren Dragons
Orange and Black
Corry
North Hast
Franklin
Dragons
Warren
Cleveland St. Joseph's
Ed Partch
Jeff Brown
Joe Gerzina
Dave Armstrong
Joe Lamendola
Bob Harvey
Dennis Jackson
Beavers
Partch
Dragon
Ed McGrumphy
Rob Young
Dave Mervine
Ron Borgeson
Mike Piehuta
Tim Nelson
Piehuta
Cleveland St. Joe's
Titusville
Young
Miami Dolphins Reach Super Bowl After Steelers Win
The Miami Dolphins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 17 to clinch the American Conference title and earn a January 14 date with the Washington Redskins for the world championship. Coach Don Shula praised his team while Steelers coach Chuck Noll and players expressed optimism for next season. Larry Seiple’s 37 yard fake punt set up the tying score as Bob Griese led two late TD drives.
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Miami Dolphins
Los Angeles
Miami
Don Shula
Dolphins
Dallas Cowboys
Pittsburgh Steelers
Washington Redskins
Redskins
Cowboys
Steelers
Shula
Larry Seiple
Bob Griese
Earl Morrall
Seiple
Chuck Noll
Allen's Confidence Leads Skins to LA
Washington coach George Allen builds on belief that his aging Redskins can win the NFL title. The team crushed Dallas 26 3 for the National Conference crown and earned a Super Bowl VI trip to Los Angeles. Kilmer hooked up with Paylor for two touchdowns as Knight booted four field goals to set a playoff record. President Nixon praised the team in the White House rose garden.
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Diron Talbert
Los Angeles
George Allen
Redskins
California
Allen
Dallas
Calvin Hill
Cowboys
Miami
Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Billy Kilmer
Charley ‘Paylor
Curt Knight
Nixon Allen
White Hose Rose Garden
Nixon
Taylor
Knight
City Volleyball Opens Tomorrow
City Recreation Volleyball League starts its 1973 season with 11 teams at Corry Area High School. Opening night features Paul’s Men’s Wear versus Spikers, Strait Forms versus Alibi Bar, Methodists versus CJ 11, Melnnes Steel versus CJ I, Try-M versus Glory Stompers, and a bye for Raymonds. A full schedule to follow. see Classifieds for car listings.
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City Recreation Volleyball League
Corry Area High School
Paul's
Spikers
Alibi Bar
Methodists
CJ 11
Melnnes Steel
CJ I
Glory Stompers
Raymonds
Wetmore bowling family shines with high scores
In Wetmore family bowling news Dave "Big Al" Wetmore posted a 709 series and 289 game while sister Pat remains a top women bowler. Younger brother Buzz led the Senior League with a 603 total and a 224 single, as Don Swanson added 560 and Gary Goodwill 212. Avaten Bantam
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Wetmore
Dave
Big al" Wetmore
Pat
Buzz
Don Swanson
Gary Goodwill
Avaten Bantam
L ‘Alley Cats
Nd & Glayme
Clark
D. Ballay
B. Slagle
T. Y Iz
Mackinnaupy
R. Benlokis
Fe Paver
Ottaway
Wolosan
Avalon Santor
U RedNecks
ABM Bopas
Mike Gentile
Mark Hammond
Denny ‘Kubisk
Rosie Caruso
Sam Smith
Stacy Christensen
Tom Reed
Joe Senders
Bow-Aire Bantam
Tesmnaie
Elchynski
Sue Jackson
Tim Gould
Scott Gross
Dannis Newis
Lynne Gates
Moose Dunnewold
Cindy Spitman
Dana Gates
Rick Stayles
Earl Swart
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