Jabbar Sparks Milwaukee Past Hawks With 52 Points
Kareem Abdul Jabbar lit up the court as Milwaukee defeated Atlanta 116-111. The 52 points set the season high, following his return from injuries. Coach Coselllo praised his hot hand as the Bucks leaned on him late. The night also saw Detroit edge New Orleans 99-95 and New York beat Phoenix 117-113 in overtime.
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Finley sues to reclaim Catfish Hunter from Yankees
Oakland owner Charles O Finley asks Alameda County Superior Court to overturn an arbitration ruling and return Catfish Hunter to the A s after Hunter joined the New York Yankees for a reported 3.75 million package. Attorneys cite contract breaches and tax issues as grounds while players comment on Hunter s move and its impact. The case unfolds as the baseball world watches bidding and legal action intersect the sport.
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Cale junior tourney to be held in January
The Red Devils host a twelve team junior tournament for girls and boys with first games January 13 and finals January 18. Teams include Bearden Blevins Bodcaw Emerson Emmett Laneburg McNeil Okolona Village Waldo Willisville and Cale. Admission 50 cents students 1 dollar adults.
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Players weigh in on Catfish Hunter contract
The AP survey finds mixed views on Hunter's 3.75 million Yankees deal. Some see it as isolated due to free agency. others anticipate a salary spiral and higher bids in the future. Players like Brooks Robinson and Steve Garvey doubt broad impact, while Vida Blue and Graig Nettles foresee rising salaries for top stars.
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Dietzel given until January fifteenth to decide on job
Former South Carolina football coach Paul Dietzel has until Jan. 15 to decide whether to accept the vice president for university relations post at USC. President Patterson says Dietzel and the offer terms were agreed, with Dietzel resigning as coach early in 1974 and Jim Carlen succeeding him as coach.
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Bo" Hagan
Woods earns NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honor
San Diego rookie Don Woods, who began with a $100 waiver bid after being cut by Green Bay, finished the season with 1,162 rushing yards and seven touchdowns to claim the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He topped Otis Armstrong and John Hicks in voting, and set a San Diego and NFL rookie record for rushing yards. Woods, a college quarterback turned running back, played at New Mexico where he led the nation in rushing as a senior while amassing 1,840 total offense yards.
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Lambert tabbed defensive star for Steelers in Super Bowl week
Pittsburgh's Jack Lambert was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by an AP panel. The 22-year-old middle linebacker started all 14 regular season games and led Pittsburgh in tackles, stepping into a pivotal role after Henry Davis was injured.
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Minnesota Tops Wisconsin In Big Ten Opener
Minnesota dominates Wisconsin 64 46 in a Big Ten opener as Bill Musselman berates his team at halftime. Mark Olberding leads the Gophers with 20 points and the rebounding edge after intermission. Wisconsin's Dale Koehler out with an ankle injury, final score 64 46.
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World Football League attendance figures disputed
Orlando Sentinel Star reports the Birmingham championship game attendance was 20 985 paid and 22 918 total, far below the WFL figure of 32 376. Florida Blazers coach Jack Pardee asked Orlando's state attorney to probe receipts as players’ shares neared 400 dollars each after a loss to Birmingham.
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Jenkins Named Ontario Athlete of the Year in Rangers Pact
Ferguson Jenkins of the Texas Rangers, born in Chatham Ontario, wins Ontario athlete of the year with a 25 win season. The Ontario Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association notes strong support for the right hander in voting. Chicago White Sox sign rookie Jim Otten and outfielder Mike Ondina to 1975 contracts. Otten, 23, went 7-2 in the American Association last season. Ondina was No. 1 draft pick in 1972 and hit .275 for Appleton in the Midwest League last year.
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Thorobreds Lead AP Poll In 1974 College Basketball Rankings
Kentucky State's Thorobreds remain No 1 in the AP college basketball poll with 319 points and 14 first place votes. Gardner-Webb moves to second with 258 points and five first place votes after their Holiday Tournament run. UT-Chattanooga is third, New Orleans fourth, and Jackson State fifth as the Top Fifteen are listed with season records through Dec 28.
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Bowling Standings End 1974 Rollings Pins League Tie
Rollings Pins standings show H and M Grocery and C and L Co tied for first with 34 percent wins. Prescott Feed Mill sits second at 30 33 percent, Allen's DX last with 28 12 35 percent. Donna Hamilton tops weekly honors with 180 game and 427 series as the four team league standings are listed.
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Solunar Tables by Richard Alden Knight
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides daily fishing and hunting times. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize sport potential.
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