Reggie Jackson unanimously named AL MVP in 1973
New York AP reports Oakland A's slugger Reggie Jackson won the 1973 American League Most Valuable Player award on a unanimous ballot. He led the league with 32 home runs and 117 RBIs while hitting .293, edging Jim Palmer of Baltimore. Jackson’s victory continues Oakland’s World Series success era with talks of a potential $150,000 salary.
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No Changes In Top Six Small College Rankings
The Associated Press reports Abilene Christian gains one first place vote to 13th in the Top Fifteen College Division poll, as Tennessee State leads with 777 points. Other top teams Hawaii, Western Kentucky, Cal Poly SLO, Louisiana Tech, and Wittenberg hold spots, with several moves including Grambling to seventh and Boise State rising to tenth. Meanwhile, horse racing results at Aqueduct, Laurel, Atlantic City, and Sportsman's Park highlight stakes wins for Live Oak Plantation's Guided Missile, Lady Jacqueline, Starkadder, and Baby's Swinger with payouts posted.
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Lemon to Manage Milwaukee Farm Club Next Season
The Milwaukee Brewers named former pitching star Bob Lemon as manager of their Pacific Coast League farm team for the upcoming season. Lemon had a 13 year career with Cleveland, including seven 20 win seasons and seven straight All-Star appearances from 1948 to 1954.
Brown Runs 101 Yards as Vikings Beat Lions 28 7
Bill Brown, at 35, started for the Minnesota Vikings and gained 101 yards on 19 carries with a touchdown in a 28 7 win over the Detroit Lions. The victory kept Minnesota unbeaten and tied the division title race. Fran Tarkenton urged Brown to stay humble while Brown noted his unusual durability and rare 100 yard game.
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Baseball Hall of Fame era star names recalled in list
A fragmentary roster mentions Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio among many star players tied to 1931 era teams. Other names include Hank Greenberg Lou Gehrig Jimmy Foxx and Lefty Grove with Detroit New York Boston Philadelphia associations.
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Chiefs Win Over Bears Sets Up Clash With Raiders
Kansas City tops Chicago 19-7 to stay tied with Oakland at 5-3-1 in the AFC West race. Coach Hank Stram lauded the effort as the offensive line opened gaps for 197 rushing yards and 118 passing, while Jan Stenerud nailed four field goals and Otis Taylor scored on a 24-yard reception.
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Maravich Tops NBA Scorers Amid League Rankings
New York AP reports Pete Maravich of Atlanta remains the NBA scoring leader at 29.2 points per game while Bob McAdoo of Buffalo is second at 27.3 and Gail Goodrich of Los Angeles third at 26.3. Ernie DiGregorio of Buffalo leads in assists at 7.9 per game. Nate Archibald tops field goal percentage at .600 and Clem Haskins leads free throws at 1.000. Elmore Smith of Los Angeles holds most blocks at 7.5 per game and Elvin Hayes of Capital leads rebounds at 17.3.
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Pitts Needs Win This Weekend For Fiesta Bowl Bid
In Phoenix AP report, University of Pittsburgh must beat Army this weekend to earn Fiesta Bowl invitation. Fiesta director John Reid notes Houston and Tulane are unlikely. host berth goes to the Western Athletic Conference champion, likely decided November 25 with Arizona at Arizona State.
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Danny Kepley Earns Weekly Honors at ECU
East Carolina middle linebacker Danny Kepley earned the Southern Conference defensive player of the week after a 15 tackle game and two pass breakups in the Pirates 44 14 win over Richmond. Kepley played hurt with a fractured sternum and twisted knee, keying the defense that limited the Spiders to 49 rushing yards.
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Tech shows flashes as Dodson and Barber shine in practice
Virginia Tech players Dennis Dodson and James Barber stood out in Blacksburg practice. Coach Charlie Coffey noted sluggish moments but said both sides picked up, while the kicking game remained rusty.
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Cavaliers Seek Season Finale At West Virginia
Virginia meets West Virginia in a late season showdown at Mountaineer Field. Scott Gardner leads Virginia’s air attack backed by freshman Bill Copeland, while WVU looks to senior Ade Dislon or sophomore Ben Williams at QB. Mountaineers hope to exploit Virginia’s inexperience on defense in what could be a Civil War reenactment.
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Maryland to meet Madison in NCAA soccer opener
Park, Md AP Maryland will oppose Madison of Harrisonburg Va Sunday in the preliminary round of the NCAA soccer championships. The winner, to be played on the neutral Catonsville Community College field near Baltimore, will meet ACC champion Clemson next week in the Southern Regionals.
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