Vikings Steeled For Super Bowl IX Clash In New Orleans
New Orleans hosts a predicted tight Super Bowl IX showdown between the Minnesota Vikings led by Tarkenton and a young Pittsburgh Steelers squad led by Bradshaw. Both teams boast veteran lines and a pair of seasoned stars, but the Vikings’ poise under pressure and Page’s disruption could tip the balance in a 24-20 Vikings win.
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Hope. Srciees Baseball draft underway nailed ue
Major league baseball’s winter draft saluted a wealth of right handed pitchers and Shenandoah Valley alumni. South Carolina State’s Gene Richards went first to San Diego with Willie Mays Aikens following to California. Brothers Tom and Tim Brookens, twins from Fayetteville, were chosen by Detroit and Texas respectively. The Yankees and Phillies also added right handed talent in both draft phases, with Bonnell landing in Philadelphia.
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Miller leads Phoenix Open with 67 in cold wind
Johnny Miller shot a four under par 67 to share the first round lead at the Phoenix Open, three under, after a single lapse caused a double bogey. Thompson and Mahaffey were also tied at 67, with Tommy Aaron among the notable players in a strong field at Phoenix Country Club.
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Hawks trade Washington in cash deal with Braves
ATLANTA Hawks ship veteran forward Jim Washington to the Buffalo Braves for cash and a future draft choice in a National Basketball Association transaction. College football snippet mentions Oval Jaynes as an assistant coach at the University of...
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Emerson stings Hope in girls basketball tilt 63 37
Emerson Pirates guard Rosie Walker scored 28 to lead a 63 37 win over Hope High Lady Cats. Mildred Walker tallied 6 foot, while Susan Healy led Hope with 16 and Pogo Griffen added 15. Hope next faces Nash ville Scrapperettes in Nashville on Tuesday January 14.
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Baylor coach Teaff named national Coach of the Year
Baylor's Grant Teaff, 41, dubbed a football freak for reviving programs, won the national college Coach of the Year honor for 1974 by the AFCA. He led Baylor to its first SWC title in 50 years after a 2-9 previous season, finishing 8-3 and 6-1 in the conference, with a Cotton Bowl loss to Penn State. Roy Kramer was named college division Coach of the Year.
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NC State routs Western Carolina 119 to 61 in strong game
North Carolina State dominated Western Carolina with a fast break and stifling defense. David Thompson led with 32 points and 10 rebounds as four teammates scored in double figures, while Kirby Thurston paced the Catamounts with 20.
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Saratoga reaches finals in own tournament with 61-57 win
Saratoga edges Oak Grove 61-57 to advance to the finals of their tournament as P Cheatham scores 19 for the victors and R Pearson leads Oak Grove with 14. Okolona doubles Foreman 68-48 to set a semi with Blevins. high scorers include Charles Dickerson 18 for Okolona and Don Hatton 22 for Foreman. In girls action, Blevins 59 Spring Hill 43 with Debbie Oliver 25. Bright Star crushes Saratoga 98-51 led by Anita Patten 31. Friday games: Okolona vs Foreman for boys and Okolona vs Bright Star for girls.
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Stabler Wins Jim Thorpe Trophy as Pro Football’s Top
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, 29, named the Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy winner by the Newspaper Enterprise Association in a players poll. He led the NFL with 26 touchdown passes in the regular season and threw four TDs in the playoff opener vs Miami. Stabler, once hampered by a knee and personal struggles, rose to become the team’s starter and the league’s top passer.
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Historic Heisman-style winners list through 1955 to 1973
A compiled roster of Jim Thorpe award winners from 1955 to 1973 includes players such as Charlie Conerly and Norm Van Brocklin through Jim Brown and O J Simpson. Teams cited include New York, Cleveland, Green Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago with standout quarterbacks and running backs recognized across two decades.
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Solunar Tables for Daily Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides planning. Plan days to fish in prime territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to maximize sport potential.
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