Steelers Victory Sparks Downtown Pandemonium in Pittsburgh
A Super Bowl IX win over the Minnesota Vikings sparked a chaotic victory celebration in downtown Pittsburgh as police arrested 224 people, including nine officers, for disorderly conduct or intoxication. A 10,000 strong crowd clogged Sixth Street and Liberty Avenue, with dozens of injuries reported and property damage not yet assessed.
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College Basketball Scores and Awards Report
AP roundups show Notre Dame and multiple teams posting decisive wins across the East and Midwest including Notre Dame 125 Villanova 90 and Penn 108 Dartmouth 79. Also mention Kansas City Nostalgia Award for Mickey Mantle set for January 26 alongside prior winners Satchel Paige Casey Stengel Stan Musial.
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Catamount Cage Coach Resigns at Western Carolina
CALLOWHER NC AP Jim Hartbarger resigned as basketball coach at Western Carolina University after a fifth season with three straight losing records. Assistant Fred Conley was named to succeed him. Hartbarger, 37, arrived from Virginia Tech five years ago and had an 86-73 at WCU. Conley, 35, came from a Florida high school where his teams were 105-24. No future decision could be made until the end of the season.
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Key Games Mark This ACC Week
The ACC race clarifies as NC State visits Maryland on Thursday and hosts North Carolina Saturday, with the three teams unbeaten in league play. Maryland sits 3-0 in the ACC and 11-1 overall, NC State 1-0 and 10-1, UNC 1-0 and 7-3. Virginia hosts Davidson in Charlotte, Terry Holland's return. Davidson snapped an eight-game skid with an 81-77 win over St. John’s. Maryland beat Wake Forest 89-73, Wake is 1-2, 8-4, with Skip Brown scoring 32. North Carolina routed Howard 109-67, Duke beat South Florida 95-86 as Pete Kramer posted 26. ACC idle Tuesday. Wednesday features UNC at Wake Forest, Clemson at Duke, and Penn State at Virginia. Thursday NC State at Maryland. Saturday UNC at NC State, Duke at Virginia, Wake Forest at Clemson, and Maryland vs Navy in Baltimore.
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Indiana Isnt Cocky About No 1 Ranking
The Hoosiers downplayed their No 1 status after a 102-49 rout of Iowa, with Coach Bobby Knight and Coach Town acknowledging their modest view while the team rolled with reserves to build a 57 point lead. Buckner and Benson each scored 16 as Indiana extended its Big Ten record to 3-0 and its overall streak to 17 wins.
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Miller Starts Another Streak At Phoenix Open
Johnny Miller dominated the Phoenix Open with a record 14-stroke victory and a 260 total, the lowest in 20 years. He earned 30 thousand dollars and extended his recent run of decisive wins to eight on the tour, while Jerry Heard finished second after an eagle on the final hole.
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Petty Drives To Fifth NASCAR Title In 1974
Richard Petty, driving Dodges to a record fifth NASCAR Grand National championship, was named stock car driver of the year for 1974 by the National Motorsports Press Association. He won 10 Winston Cup races in 30 starts, with 22 top fives, earning nearly $280,000 and pushing career totals to 164 victories and over $1.8 million. Other winners and finalists include Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Earl Ross, and Marty Robbins. Herman Hickman to receive Joe Littlejohn Award. Mobley, Jones, Perry, and OReilly also honored for motorsports journalism.
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College hoops scores from the Carolinas and nearby schools
The Associated Press lists multiple college basketball results in late season action. North Carolina 109 over Howard 678. Connecticut 79 over East Carolina Citadel 70. Duke 95 over South Florida 86. Pembroke State 77 over Guilford 70. others include Barton, Mars Hill, Lincoln Memorial, and Carson-Newman with varied outcomes across the region.
NBA Expansion Plans In Tight Money Era
Phoenix AP reports the NBA faces an economic pinch as expansion may stall. Toronto's expected 19th franchise delays due to investor hesitation above six million dollars. New Orleans, costing about 6.15 million, struggles financially. Kennedy retirements and a five member committee prepare for a new commissioner selection, with decisions postponed past the All-Star period.
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