Kilmer battles stigma as Pro Bowl stars in Texas
Washington quarterback Billy Kilmer bears the Super Bowl goat label after three interceptions in the title game. At the Pro Bowl in Dallas he faces jokes and sledging from peers while insisting he will shake the stigma and focus on the remaining football ahead. Redskin back Larry Brown had pulled out with an injury, Kilmer notes the anti-climax of the big game and laments the lost spark after practice.
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Miami
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Eagles hire Mike McCormack as new head coach
Philadelphia selects Big Mike McCormack to lead the Eagles on a three year deal. The 6 4 former Redskins tackle will have final say on football operations as he aims to end a winless streak since 1966 and rebuild a typically struggling offense and defense. He pledged optimism and immediate work starting with the January 30 draft.
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Memphis bid grows for NFL franchise as promoter eyes league talks
Memphis promoter Michael E. Lynn III says he will press for an NFL expansion to 30 to 32 teams. He plans league meetings in Dallas and Scottsdale and visits owners in February. His firm, Mid-South Sports, will sponsor two exhibition games this summer, Lions vs Colts and Jets vs Saints, but the goal remains landing a Memphis franchise.
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Barry Sets Shooting Record With 51 In Win Over Rockets
Rick Barry overcame a sore shooting arm to score 51 points as Golden State beat Houston 123-117 at the San Antonio Convention Center arena. Barry tallied 34 in the first half before his arm stiffened, while Nate Thurmond added 27 points and 18 rebounds. Several NBA and ABA results followed in a busy night across the league.
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Clay O’steen
Bobcats
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Wednesday Nba Scores Highlight Kentucky Over Utah 104 117
New York 102, Denver 92 Utah 117, Kentucky 104 in Wednesday games. Teams listed include Memphis West Utah Denver Indiana Dallas San Diego with mixed results and percentages noted.
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Mean Joe Greene Wins Halas Trophy as Top Defender
Pittsburgh defensive tackle Mean Joe Greene won the George Halas Trophy as the NFL's outstanding defensive player. The NEA award, voted by team captains and player reps, rewarded Greene for a season that included a fierce Steelers defense and a first division crown. Hanburger and Wilcox trailed with one quarter of Greene's total votes.
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Frank Shorter Wins Sullivan Award in 1972
Frank Shorter, 25, of Gainesville, Fla., tops the Amateur Athletic Union ballot with 1,895 points to win the Sullivan Award as the nation’s outstanding amateur athlete of 1972. Dan Gable places second with 1,577 points, while Micki King is third with 1,104 points and Michael Burton has 1,012.
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Amateur Athletic Union
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Iowa
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Sacramento
Foreman says Frazier won’t hurt him in title bout
George Foreman dismissed fears of being knocked down by Joe Frazier in their world heavyweight title fight. He recalled amateur Bob Winter’s punch that floored him, citing his 37 pro fights with 34 knockouts and no pro losses. Foreman noted only amateur vulnerability, not pro strength, in predicting the bout.
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Associated Press
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Jamaica
George Foreman
Joe Frazier
Bob Winter
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Winter
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Baker
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Frazier
Solunar Tables Schedule for Daily Activity
Solunar Periods are printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish or hunt during these times to maximize success in good territory or cover.
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