Basketball scores and standings from Wednesday games
Chicago beat Kansas City Omaha 104 to 9 while Golden State won 112 to 104 over Detroit. Other results include Tuesday nights Virginia 120 over Carolina 114 and Kentucky 119 over San Diego 109 with Denver 116 over Utah 103. ABA East standings show New York leading with 36 games, Virginia 6 4, Memphis 27 22, Utah 6 of 74, and Denver 5 5.
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Stevens Named Back of the Week at Louisville
Louisville’s Howard Stevens, 165 pounds, the smallest back to reach 1,000 yards in a season, earned AP Back of the Week honors after totaling 258 yards against Cincinnati. He began at Randolph-Macon College before transferring to Louisville where he rumpled defenders and scored in a 38-31 win, lifting his career total to 66 touchdowns.
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Razorbacks Prep for Aggies Despite Rainy Practice
Arkansas coach Broyles spoke after a 90 minute outdoor session as the Razorbacks worked on a new defense in wet conditions. The team prepared for a Saturday game against Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.
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Hull Is Back as Fans Cheer Bobby Hull Return
Bobby Hull returned to Chicago to a standing ovation as he joined the WHA Chicago Cougars in their home opener against the Winnipeg Jets, a 3-1 Chicago win. Hull, playing under a court order amid a dispute with the Black Hawks, witnessed two goals by Bobby Whitlock and Bob Sicinski sealing the victory.
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Nonames finally have name of their own
The Associated Press names Dolphins defensive backs conti Doug Swift Mike Kolen Bob Matheson Tim Foley Curtis John as part of a team effort that limits the Colts to 78 passing yards and 114 rushing. The unit, credited as a whole for its stingy 87 points allowed, emphasizes defense as a team proposition.
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Nicklaus Named PGA Player of the Year for 1972
Jack Nicklaus, from Columbus, Ohio, was chosen as the PGA Player of the Year after winning six championships in 1972. He captured the Masters and U.S. Open, nearly $300,000 in earnings, and narrowly missed the Grand Slam by losing the British Open on the final hole to Lee Trevino. Gary Player won the PGA Championship, with Nicklaus tied for 11th.
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Trevino Apologizes for Desert Invitational Incident at Sahara
Super Mex Trevino admits a mistake after walking off the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. He says he would pay 95,008 to change the moment and regrets the action as the Texas Open looms with a $125,000 prize and possible disciplinary review.
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Upset Season Preview Sparks Rocky Week for Buffs
NEW YORK AP preview outlines Colorado's unpredictable season ahead of a key weekend. It notes Colorado facing No. 3 Nebraska in Boulder, Nebraska's dominant offense and defense, and several Big Eight and national matchups with potential upsets. It highlights Ole Miss, SMU, Auburn, Tennessee, Air Force, Purdue, Michigan, and Dartmouth as notable picks with Upset Special of the Week designations.
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Rives Leads Raiders Into Top Twenty Upset of SMU powers Tech into rankings
Texas Tech senior Donald Rives, a 6 foot 2 inch 215 pound middle guard, starred with 25 tackles against SMU last year and 20 more this week as the Raiders toppled nationally ranked SMU 17 3. He graded out at 93 percent, made 13 primary stops and seven assists, six behind the line for 42 yards in losses, and recovered a punt amid a shaky lead. Rives earned National College Lineman of the Week honors, overcoming earlier back injuries that doctors warned would end his career. He rose above a crowded field including several players from Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin and UCLA to claim the AP honor.
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Larry Brown Faces Facts Size Is Not The Measure
Larry Brown, an undersized NFL back at 195 pounds and 5 foot 11, contends heart and determination beat size. He starred with 191 rushing yards and 43 receiving yards in a 23 16 Redskins win over the Giants, earning AP Offensive Player of the Week. Brown shrugs at comparisons to Jim Brown and Gale Sayers, insisting he wants to be himself.
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Solunear Tables and Solunar Periods Schedule
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is taken from Richard Alden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish or hunt during the best periods to find the beet port each day offers.
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