Frank Robinson No. 20 Retired by Orioles
Baltimore Orioles retire uniform number 20 for Frank Robinson after six years with the club. Executives and manager laud his on field success and leadership including four AL pennants and two World Series titles while noting his trade to the Dodgers. Robinson's storied career features a 1966 AL Triple Crown and MVP honors, plus 1971 World Series MVP.
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Jones Boys Lead Dallas Past Pacers in Double OT Thriller
The Dallas Chaparrals beat the Indiana Pacers 123-120 in a double overtime ABA game. Steve Jones 29 and Rich Jones 25 sparked Dallas, while Simmie Hill sealed it with a late 2-point play. Donnie Freeman scored 25 for Dallas. Mel Daniels led Indiana with 43. Kentucky beat New York 95-91. Memphis defeated Carolina 113-102.
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Boosters Set Pancake Sale To Benefit Athens High Football
Athens Booster Club hosts pancake supper December 27 28 29 to raise money for Athens High School football team Peach Bowl trip. Dr Jerry Tucker says bus seats remain at 16 dollars each including ticket price and donations are welcome. Contact Dr Tucker or Coach Larry McCoy to donate or buy seats. Mississippi and Georgia Tech meet in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta.
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Nebraska Looms Over Alabama in Flawless Game Preview
Alabama analyst notes Nebraska’s strong line led by Larry Jacobson Rich Glover and Bill Janssen able to disrupt the wishbone. Nebraska’s defense, like LSU’s, stifles the triple option while Johnny Rodgers’s kick returns threaten. The team is praised as the best Alabama will face, demanding a flawless performance.
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Osh Shaughnessy On Defense And Skiing Ambitions
Oklahoma football cornerback Osh Shaughnessy discusses facing faster receivers and his passion for skiing. He notes speed versus size on the field, his nine years of snow skiing, vacation plans to Colorado New Mexico and hopes for a Switzerland trip. He compares footwork and reaction in football and skiing as key similarities.
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