Denton Faces Pro Goal With Duke In Mean-Mantle Push
Duke center Randy Denton seeks to harden his game to become an NBA prospect after graduation. Coach Buck Waters presses him to be more aggressive, aiming for a higher ACC standing as new faster outside shooters and freshmen join the Blue Devils.
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Western division races spotlight NFL action this Sunday
The NFL slate centers on two Western division battles with Los Angeles against San Francisco in the NFC and San Diego versus Kansas City in the AFC. Cleveland and Pittsburgh clash for first in the AFC Central while St. Louis meets Philadelphia as St. Louis leads the NFL East. San Francisco Kansas City Cleveland and St. Louis are favored.
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Texas Dominates Texas A M Despite Injury Toll
Texas, ranked No. 1, overwhelms Texas A&M 52-14 as injuries mount for the Longhorns. Key players sidelined include Steve Vorster, Jim Bergelsen, and Worster, threatening the upcoming Southwest Conference title showdown with Arkansas.
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UNC’s Don McCauley Captures ACC Player of the Year
North Carolina halfback Don McCauley is named ACC football player of the year for a second straight season with 86 votes. He set national rushing records with 1,720 yards and 21 touchdowns, surpassing OJ Simpson. Duke’s Leo Hart finished second with 13 votes.
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Morton Named NL Rookie of the Year for 1970
Montreal Expos pitcher Morton won the NL Rookie of the Year with 11 votes, edging Reds outfielder Bernie Carbo who had eight. Carbo supported the Reds with 21 homers and 63 RBIs in 125 games, while Morton posted an 18-11 record and 3.60 ERA over 284 innings.
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Canadiens GM talks with several clubs on Backstrom return
Sam Pollock, Montreal Canadiens general manager, said negotiations are under way with five or six NHL clubs for center Ralph Backstrom who plans to end his retirement from hockey.
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