Larry Brown wins Jim Thorpe Trophy MVP honor
Redskins running back Larry Brown named the 18th Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy MVP by peers. He led the NFL in rushing, gaining 1216 yards and averaging 4.3 yards per carry, earning the award as the Year of the Running Back dominated the 1971 season. The ceremony airs on CBS before the Pro Bowl in Dallas.
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Honor Roll of Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy Winners
The list catalogs winners from 1955 to 1972 with players and teams. Notable names include Harlon Hill Frank Gifford John Unitas Jim Brown and Bart Starr among others from Chicago New York Baltimore Philadelphia Green Bay and San Francisco.
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Brew Helps Gophers Beat Marquette 64 53 at Williams Arena
Minnesota, ranked sixth, beat seventh-ranked Marquette 64 53 as Jim Brewer dominated with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Marquette shot just 29 percent, while Houston routed Rice 96 77 in the other top 20 game.
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Carlton tops pay for baseball pitcher's contract
In Philadelphia a tall dark haired pitcher Steve Carlton surprised a receptionist by asking for Paul Owens. He signed a contract making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball, with the team not disclosing the exact amount but stating it exceeded Bob Gibson's reported $150,000.
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Ladycats Dominate St Charles In Tourney Opener
Hope Ladycats advance to the Little Rock Joe T Robinson Girls Invitational second round after a 58 36 win over St Charles. Janet McCain scores 21, Kenny Coleman 17, Gigi Gladney 16 as Hope builds early lead and holds on. They face Lake Hamilton next after Hamilton’s 50 42 win over Calico Rock.
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Fairview Leads in Tight Div 7AA Basketball Race
Camden upsets Malvern 52-50 and Arkadelphia beats Magnolia 63-51 as Fairview jumps to first with a 70-58 win over Ashdown. Camden leads scorers with Jamie Hall 44 points in three games, while Billy Christopher and Lonnie Buckner sit at 41.
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Daniels headlines six All Star selections in ABA West
New York AP reports Mel Daniels the ABA all time leading rebounder and first to 10 000 career points was named to the West Division starting lineup for the All-Star game as the only player to appear in all six league All-Star games. George McGinnis led votes with 269. East team to be announced Friday. The Fast won last year 142 115 and leads 3 2.
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Arkansas hunting license price hike approved by commission
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted to raise resident hunting licenses by 1.90 dollars, warning lawmakers approval is crucial to avoid jeopardizing state projects and federal matching funds. The panel dropped a multimillion dollar bond idea and ended its pen raised quail program, redirecting funds to Acres for Wildlife. Deer season dates were set for November 12-17 and December 10-15, with bag limits and additional hunts to be decided later.
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NBA Scores and Schedule From Wednesday and Tuesday
The Associated Press reports late results from Wednesday with Detroit edging Atlanta 130 129 and Portland visiting Boston while Atlanta beat Philadelphia 129 98 and Seattle defeated Detroit 108 99. ABA standings show Carolina Kentucky Utah Dallas and New York among leaders with several Tuesday games noted and matchups listed for upcoming Thursday and other weeks.
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Bulls Clips Trail Blazers In Tight NBA Night
Bulls beat Portland 100-89 as Garfield Heard and Bob Love score 54 for Chicago while Sloan and Weiss contribute rebounds and assists. Milwaukee routed Philadelphia 108-92 as several other NBA games end with Boston, New York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Seattle, and more posting wins or close finishes.
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Late Christopher Chenery Named 1972 Owner Breeder
New York AP reports Christopher Chenery long time owner and breeder of famous horses including Secretariat Riva Ridge and Cicada was named thoroughbred racing's owner breeder of 1972. Chenery entered racing in 1939 and died January 3 after a lengthy illness. His daughter Mrs John C Tweedy has operated Meadow Stud and Meadow Farm the past two years.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knights Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods, taken from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables, guides planning for fishing or hunting. Use the listed times to target days with favorable sport in specific territories and cover areas.
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