MSU Football Turfs Fear Injuries Despite Safety Claims
Michigan State University suffered more football injuries this season while playing on artificial turf, with 13 players sidelined for the rest of the year. Dr Lawrence Jarrett cites modern equipment and faster field conditions as contributors, not the turf itself, as linemen gain speed and traction.
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Stars Thump Pros as Utah Dominates ABA Game
The Utah Stars routed the Memphis Pros 145-101 with nine players in double figures. Donnie Freeman led Utah with 22 points, while Dick Nemelka’s late layup extended the lead. Dan Issel scored 32 for Kentucky in a 125-110 win over Indiana. The NBA slate saw New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and San Francisco win their games.
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Tulane's Coach Hired by Froggies
Jim Pittman, former Tulane coach, is hired to lead Texas Christian as head coach replacing Fred Taylor. He signs a five year deal worth about 30 thousand dollars annually and vows to win, aiming to quickly build a staff and recruit top Texas players.
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Al Kaline Voted the Hutch Award recipient in 1970
Dayton Ohio AP veteran Detroit Tigers outfielder Al Kaline has been voted the 1970 Hutch Award by major league writers and broadcasters. The award honors the competitive instinct and character of the late Reds manager Hutchinson. Kaline, who debuted in 1953, held a .298 lifetime batting average and won the AL title with .340 in 1955. Ernie Banks of the Cubs was Kaline’s closest 1970 vote competitor. Previous winners include Mantle Koufax Yastrzemski Rose and Conigliaro.
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Solunar Tables Schedule for Hunting and Fishing
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below is drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day has to offer.
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Terrapins Suffer Defeat and Coach Socked in melee
Maryland 70 South Carolina 96 in Columbia as fight erupts near Maryland bench. Coach Lefty Driesell bruised after being punched by South Carolina’s John Ribock. game halted with 4:62 remaining. Referees ruled final score at the time. other scorers include Howard White 38 for Maryland and Tom Owens 28 for SC.
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Bonavena’s Doctor Bans January Fight
Oscar Bonavena cancels the Madison Square Garden bout with Floyd Patterson set for January 22 after his doctor orders rest. Boxing official Harry Markson cites Bonavena’s earlier readiness but acknowledges the doctor’s insistence, while Palandino notes Bonavena is exhausted after the Ali bout. Each fighter would have earned 60,000 plus 25 percent of the gate.
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Deerslayer Picture Prompts Eastern Conference Atv Feature
Basketball standings and results from the ABA and college games are listed, highlighting teams such as New York, Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Kentucky with wins and losses. The page notes Wednesday results, upcoming games, and regional matchups across divisions, plus high school tournament brackets at West Fork.
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Nicklaus plans 8 to 10 more years of golf play
Jack Nicklaus, 30, said he expects to compete for eight to ten more years or longer. He traveled to Rancho La Costa near San Diego to receive Golfer of the Year honors from West Coast writers and outlined a 1971 schedule of about 25 events starting with the Bing Crosby Pro-Am and the San Diego Open.
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Hazzard Powers Hawks Past Rockets in Dark-Uniform Controversy
Walt Hazzard sparked Atlanta with 10 points in a 4th quarter burst as the Hawks beat San Diego 128-117. Hannum protested the dark uniforms and lighting, saying it influenced San Diego's 19 turnovers. Maravich 27, Bridges 20, Lantz 31, Hayes 30 led SD scoring. Knicks, Lakers, and Warriors won elsewhere.
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Hockey night results and track extension in Rhode Island
NHL scores listing New York 4 Buffalo 0 Boston 6 Los Angeles 4 California 4 Detroit 2 Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 8 St Louis 3 Montreal 1 Minnesota 1. Los Angeles at Buffalo Montreal at Vancouver Philadelphia at California on Jan 3 with dates set by Dec 26 27 results. Rhode Island Racing and Athletic Commission allowed Lincoln Downs to extend its thoroughbred meet one day to Monday Dec 2.
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Pro Football Divisional Playoffs Set
The NFL division playoff schedule for December 26 and 27 was announced by Commissioner Rozelle. Baltimore faces Cincinnati or Cleveland or Kansas City at 12 or 1 p.m. EST, with sites and times depending on New York and Dallas or St Louis outcomes. New York, Dallas, or St Louis hosts the NFC East winner against San Francisco or Los Angeles or Detroit. On December 27, Minnesota entertains the NFC Central champion or the NFC’s fourth qualifier, while Oakland hosts the AFC Western winner or the AFC’s fourth qualifier. NBC will televise the AFC games and CBS the NFC games. The four playoff winners advance to the conference championships on Sunday.
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