Bulls Tap Doctor To Lead Team Amid Suspension
Chicago Bulls named Dr. Robert Biel acting coach after Dick Motta’s one week suspension following a 103-101 loss to Seattle. Biel, a podiatrist and team trainer, faced ribbing from players and prepared the squad for practice at DePaul University as he adjusts to his first coaching role in the NBA. The Bulls’ next tests include Friday at Detroit, then home games vs Portland and Atlanta while Motta serves the ban.
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Andretti to chase world driving title with American team
Andretti plans a four year program to win the Formula 1 World Championship. The 35 year old, Indianapolis 500 winner and three time U S driving champion, will race in Europe 1975 1977 with an American backed effort built in California by Parnelli Jones Vel Melich. He will also compete in S C C A Formula 5000 events this year to prepare.
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Corry pistol team sweeps with dual victories
Green and Haugh pace Corry as it stays unbeaten in 22 caliber and center fire. In 22 caliber scores 285 by Green 284 Kostas and 276 Haugh lead 1383 1356. Center fire trio posted 288 276 273 to clinch 1968 1258. Other shooters included Pirozzola Lugaila Guskea McElroy Turben Lindberg.
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Simpson Named Male Athlete of the Year
O J Simpson, praised as a top football star, was named Male Athlete of the Year ahead of Hank Aaron and Bill Walton. He rushed for 2,003 yards last season with the Bills, earned All Pro and NFL Player of the Year honors, and signed a long term Buffalo contract amid media work and TV commentary duties. Secretariat finished sixth in votes.
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Corry Riflers Beat Amboy for First Win of Year
Corry rifle team earned its first victory of the year in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League by outshooting Amboy 1966.4 to 1957.8. Dave Vercant led with 396, John Noble 393.1, Dru Guskea 393, Margie Shaver 392.2, Kay Anderson 392.1. At 1-1, Corry hosts Meadville tomorrow night.
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Billie Jean King Named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Billie Jean King won AP Female Athlete of the Year with 487 votes, defeating Olga Korbut who had 146. The award, accompanied by the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Trophy, highlighted King’s Wimbledon victory over Bobby Riggs and her role in boosting women’s sports visibility.
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Pirates sign Reuss and sell Lamb to White Sox farm club
Pittsburgh Pirates announce lefthander Jerry Reuss as a new signee and sell pitcher John Lamb outright to Chicago White Sox Iowa farm club in the American Association. Reuss had a 16-13 record with Houston and 3.74 ERA with 177 strikeouts. Lamb had 0-1 with two saves and 6.00 ERA for Pittsburgh after a skull fracture in 1971. The club also signed minor leaguer Ed Ott who played last year in Charleston.
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