Fly's Super UA Dominates NC Charlotte as Williams Leads
Austin Peay fans pack the 2305 seat gym and cafeteria to watch James Williams score 38 as Fly’s Super UA tops North Carolina-Charlotte 85-76. Alabama, Providence, St. Johns and others win in Wednesday action. Williams boosts averaging 33 points, outshining Raymond Lewis in the race for the nation’s top scorer.
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West Point Five Deck Stuns Good Hope in County Tourney
West Point surviving a slow first half surged past Good Hope 76 67 in the county tournament quarterfinal. Steve Freeman led WP with 12 points after a 10 point third quarter burst while Gary McMinn Harris and Randy Blackwood added double digits. Good Hope carried a five point halftime edge behind Carry Tubbs 25 points but faded after intermission as West Point outscored them in the third quarter and pulled away.
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Matte weighs future after trade to San Diego Chargers
Colts trade running back Tom Matte to the San Diego Chargers for an eighth round draft pick. Matte, nicknamed Garbage Man, is undecided about reporting to San Diego or retiring, following health issues and a midseason benching. John Unitas was traded to the Chargers earlier, and both veterans questioned interim management.
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Alabama Track Coach John Mitchell Earns District Honor
University of Alabama track coach John Mitchell is named District Three Coach of the Year by the American Track Coaches Association for the 1972 indoor season. His Tide team upset to win the SEC championship in Montgomery last February, with Mitchell crediting his squad and Boar for the victory.
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Limestone County tourney near as Clements faces Ardmore
Top seed Clements with a 7-2 county mark meets Ardmore at 8 in varsity play while Tanner Clements and Athens Bible School vie in junior high action. Tanner edged Elkmont 87-46 to reach semifinals as Don Southard led Elkmont with 21, and Thatch had 16 for Limestone rivals. The winner advances to Saturday 8 p.m. final.
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Gump Worsley Retires After 20 Year NHL Career
The Minnesota North Stars goalie Gump Worsley announced his retirement ending a distinguished 20 year NHL career. He played with the North Stars for the past three seasons in an AP Wirephoto end note.
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Surtees to unveil TS-15 car after 1972 title win
European Formula II champion John Surtees will unveil the TS-15, a sleek new racer with an all aluminum engine claimed to develop 270 brake horsepower. Mike Hailwood won the 1972 Formula II title for his team boss.
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Rams Owner Puts Coach Knox On Spot After Prothro Firing
Los Angeles Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom rapidly replaced coach Tommy Prothro with Chuck Knox after firing Prothro, saying the team should have reached the Super Bowl. Knox, 40, comes from the Detroit Lions where he served as an assistant after a Jets tenure, and promises enthusiastic coaching.
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Clemente Fund Nears 350000 With Donor Flood
Pittsburgh AP reports pennies to $100000 flood the Clemente Fund office in memory of Roberto Clemente. Donations from all states, Puerto Rico, Germany, England and Ireland total nearly 350000 since the Dec 31 plane crash. Money funds earthquake relief and a Puerto Rico boys sports camp.
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