Larry Brown Captures NFL MVP After 1972 Breakthrough
Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown earned the NFL Most Valuable Player honor after a breakout season that included 1,216 rushing yards and a 89 yard touchdown reception. He matched Pro Bowl selections each year of his four pro campaigns and topped the league in rushing before an injury late season.
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Allen Steps In As Bucks Playmaker In Robertson's Absence
Allen replaced the injured Oscar Robertson to run the Milwaukee Bucks offense as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 37 points in a 99-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Allen added 20 points and assisted, with Bob Dandridge adding 23. Other Sunday NBA results included Boston over Baltimore 116-98 and Chicago over Buffalo 119-96.
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Paterno chooses Penn State over NFL GM role
Joe Paterno said he wants to be more than a football coach and will remain at Penn State. He turned down a Patriots offer worth about 1.25 million over five years, preferring influence over young men to running a pro team.
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Big Night for Garden City Matmen in 3-Way Showdown
Garden City High School hosts a trio of events including a WCKL dual between Buffaloes and Great Bend while celebrating former Garden City wrestlers who lettered here. Admission free for former Buff matmen and seating in a special section. parents invited to a reception in the high school cafeteria after the matches.
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Coach Charged for 125 Violations
NEW YORK AP Coach Beryl Shipley of Southwestern Louisiana faces NCAA charges of 125 recruiting violations ahead of a game with Cincinnati. He calls the accusations political and cites a disgruntled former assistant and resistance from Louisiana officials. A Chicago hearing was halted by a federal court restraining order.
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Pro Basketball Standings and Scores Snapshot
Eastern Conference standings show Boston New York Philadelphia and others with varying records. Western Conference lists Pacific and Midwest divisions led by Los Angeles Golden State Phoenix and Portland. Saturday results include Atlanta over Detroit and Milwaukee over Buffalo, while Sunday picks feature Utah over New York and San Diego over Memphis.
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MU Stars Lead Big Eight Scoring Parade
Missouri senior John Brown leads the Big Eight scoring at 21.9 points per game followed by Oklahoma freshman Alvan Adams at 21.6 as both pace their teams through 11 league clashes. Adams tops in field goals with 102 while Brown has 53 free throws. Other leaders include C Harris Iowa State and Sallie Kansas, with notes on season dates and upcoming races. Gordon Johncock to drive a Chevrolet in 14 or 15 Winston Cup stock car races in 1973, including the Daytona 500 on February 18, with Hoss Ellington ownership and Fred Lorenzen’s former ride.
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Funseth Captures Crown In Riviera Open Narrowly
Rod Funseth edged a crowded field at Riviera Country Club with a two under par 69 final round to win the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open. He finished 276, earning 27000 dollars and his second career PGA title as Don Bies David Graham Dave Hill and Tom Weiskopf tied for second at 210. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer also contended, while Lee Trevino failed to qualify and Sam Snead finished one back after a tough last day.
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Sterling Moves To Lead KC Conference Race
Sterling moved into the lead in the Kansas Conference basketball race with a 78-74 win over Kansas Wesleyan to stand 4-0 in league play. Southwestern sits at 3-0. Bethany edged McPherson 73-72. Friends fell to Marymount 73-62 in the Friends Invitational, with Marymount reaching 13-1. Missouri Southern dominated Sacred Heart 175-76 to claim the Friends slate, and Benedictine and Marymount were noted among independents. The all tournament team featured Mike McGhee, Mike Bayer, John Thomas, Jim Lassiter, and Sylvester Cuyler, with Cicero Lassiter named MVP.
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Hillyard Classic and Conference Games Highlight Week
Tarkio earns third in the Hillyard Classic by downing Culver-Stockton 72-68, James Marlin named to all tournament team. St Marys of Texas wins the Hillyard Classic 69-61 over Missouri Western. Ottawa defeats St Marys of the Plains 81-60. Central Methodist loses 79-76 to St Louis Concordia. Southern Colorado and Nebraska Omaha tie for first in the Great Plains. Washburn 21 and Fort Hays State 21. Washburn beats Northern Colorado 76-71 for a conference win.
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Arizona Kiddy Korps Upsets Top Teams in Weekend Run
Four Arizona freshmen led a surge as the Kiddy Korps topped Texas El Paso 79-73 and upset New Mexico 83-73 to tie for first in the Western Athletic Conference with Arizona State. Daniel Norman scored 34 against the Lobos, while Norman, Money, Fleming and Rappis fueled the upset. UCLA meanwhile extended its win streak to 85 by routing Oregon State 87-61.
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New Big Eight Cage Race Opens Tonight
Oklahoma opens its season in the Big Eight basketball race as the conference enters a new campaign with hopes of challenging for the title. Reporter Robert Moore notes the league's shift and the expected early clashes shaping the race.
Big Eight clash opens tense race in Ames Iowa
Big Eight night action features Oklahoma State visiting Iowa State as the Cowboys seek improvement after a 4-8 start while the Cyclones, 9-3, aim to challenge Kansas State for the conference title. Missouri and Colorado also headline non conference assignments amid a busy week that could reshape standings.
Frosh from GC topple Southwestern Heights in title race
Garden City freshmen beat Southwestern Heights 67 to 63 to share the Liberal round robin crown. Randy Morgan led with 20 points eight of nine field goals and two free throws. Brad Fansher added 15 and Ronnie Lopez 14 as Fansher grabbed 11 rebounds. Garden City shot 13 of 19 from the line while Heights struggled at 17 of 78.
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Frosh Meet Four Win At Scoti In Freshman Tourney
Four teams Scott City Syracuse Ulysses Scott and Tribune won Friday night in the first round of the freshman basketball tournament. Scott City edged Syracuse 38 36 led by Terry Presta 12 Randy Huck 8 while Syracuse scorers included Randy Johnson 18 and McFadden 12 Ulysses beat Dighton 31 26 Briant Hampton 10 Larry Walkameyer 9 Scott defeated Sharon Springs 52 16 Richard Schwindt 22 Shane Greer 8 Sharon Springs had Earl Jones 6 Dane Chaney 4 Tribune topped Lakin 61 56 with Bob Moser 14 and Brian Grubb 13. Tonight losers bracket Syracuse Dighton 5 30 Sharon Springs Lakin 7. Winners bracket Thursday Scott Ulysses 5 30 Scott Tribune 7 Finals Saturday
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