New York City Woman Wins Right to Umpire in Baseball
Mrs. Bernice Gera of Jackson Heights won approval from New York's Court of Appeals to become a professional baseball umpire. The 5 to 2 ruling upheld lower court findings that she was denied an umpire job because of her sex. Gera hopes training starts soon and may seek entry to the minor leagues this summer. Rep. Mario Biaggi indicated no likely Supreme Court appeal.
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Frazier to defend title against Terry Daniels in New Orleans
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier plans to defend his world title against Terry Daniels in New Orleans on a Saturday night promoted as a pay TV showcase by Century Telesports Network. Daniels, a former SMU football player, has 32 bouts and ranking interest varies by source, while Frazier expresses confidence and looks ahead to future ambitions and personal projects.
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Terry Daniels
Southern Methodist
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Lion’s den
Century Telesports Network
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Century Telesports
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Muhammad Ali
Floyd Casey
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Tony Doyle
Floyd Patterson
Sonny Moore
Jack O’halloran
Mac Foster
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Boxing Illustrated
Terry
Ring Magazine
Ali
Westchester County Center
White Plains
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New York Football Giants
Giants
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LCHS Rout Mt. Hope 107 70 In LCHS Thursday Home Win
Lawrence County improved to 7 8 for the year by routing Mt Hope 107 70. Al Johnson led with 22 points while five teammates reached double digits. Steven Wiley Vernan LeMay Alvin Gibson and Tommy Drane each added 10 or more. Jim Young topped Mt Hope with 17.
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Vernan LeMay
Byron Willhite
Alvin Gibson
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MT. Hope
PFET
Youn
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Brittwell
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Kirby
Phillips
H.ard
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Decatur Falls Short At Free Throw Line To Austin
Decatur outrebounded 45 to 37. Austin won 11 of 15 free throws to Decatur 8 of 17. Austin's David Faught left early due to illness. Mark McClanahan scored nine points. Decatur led 16-10 after the first, 29-21 at halftime, and 42-35 after three quarters. Whitworth scored 10 of Decatur's final 14. Decatur improves to 11-2, Austin to 9-6.
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Devaney Might Quit After Championship Run
Hollywood AP reports Nebraska coach Bob Devaney, winner of two straight national titles, may retire after 10 years at the helm. He has never won Coach of the Year despite 15 years in major college coaching and was considering stepping down within weeks. Bear Bryant and Harold Raymond were named AFCA coaches of the year.
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SBPC Sets Cage Game at Calhoun Junior College
The Students for a Black Progress Club hosts a basketball game on January 27 at Calhoun Junior College in Decatur Alabama to raise funds for a new student union building. The club teams up with a Huntsville radio station for the charity event with admission 75 cents adults 50 cents students 25 cents children under 12. Proceeds go to the student union building fund with receipts issued and donations tax deductible for contributors.
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Calhoun Falls Short as Hawks Trounced 75 54 by Northeast
Northeast improves to 10 3 after a 75 54 win at Calhoun Junior College led by 23 from Bill Patton and 14 point efforts from Breedin Pettiway and Whittlemore. Calhoun drops to 4 13 with 29 rebounds to 43 for Northeast and 21 turnovers to 20.
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Cowboys Meet Dolphins In High Stakes NFC Title Preview
Bob Hayes leads Dallas as the AFL's top deep threat with 36 receptions and an 85 yard score. Miami relies on Larry Csonka and Jim Kiick with Csonka at 1 051 yards and seven TDs while Kiick adds 738 yards and three TDs. Staubach and Warfield are key targets for Dallas with Lilly and Renfro anchoring defense.
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Garrison
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Staubach
Warfield
Griese
Howard Twilley
Marv Fleming
Lance Alworth
Billy Truax
Mike Ditka
Landry
Miami
Nick Buoniconti
Bob Lilly
Lilly
Mel Renfro
Frazier and Daniels Prepare for Rivergate Title Bout
The 25 year old Daniels vows to fight, while Frazier weighs a decisive payday of 2.5 million for his last win over Ali. The bout is set for 10 p.m. EST at Rivergate Auditorium with Century Telesports Network televising the event from New Orleans. Daniels, based in Dallas and pursuing a degree at SMU, will earn 35 thousand dollars. Daniels sports 28 wins, four losses and one draw in three years as a pro.
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Frazier
Ali
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Southern Methodist
Pro Bowl selections fill in for injured players
Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas and Oakland Raiders back Marvy Hubbard were named to replace injured players in the NFL Pro Bowl to be played January 23 at the Coliseum. Thomas takes Willie Ellison’s spot on the NFC squad and Hubbard fills Norm Bulaich’s AFC slot as Bulaich recovers from a leg injury.
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Hubbard
Norm Bulaich
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Bulaich
Frazier Seeks 28th Pro Bout Victory Record
The boxer Frazier will fight for the 28th time as a pro since 1965 and has won 27 bouts, with 23 by knockout.
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