Hope 7% Star Basketball Standings
Standings show Phoenix leading with 87 wins and 333 losses and Portland at 311 and .214 with Seattle at 413 235 10. Wednesday results include Boston 113 over Phoenix 94 and Kansas City Omaha 106 over Seattle 97. Remaining games list Houston at New York and Philadelphia at Golden State for Thursday.
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Oklahoma Penn State in Sugar Bowl showdown
Oklahoma, 7-1 and ranked fourth, will defend its Sugar Bowl title against Penn State, 8-1, in a high stakes New Year’s Eve matchup. The pairing, learned by AP, depends on NCAA timing and national bowl selections, with Nebraska-Notre Dame and Alabama-Texas also shaping the post season.
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Allen Wins 1972 AL MVP For White Sox Debut Year
Dick Allen, 30, after a controversial start with the Phillies and stints with the Cardinals and Dodgers, captures the 1972 AL MVP with the White Sox. He led the league with 37 homers and 113 RBIs while batting .398, expressing relief at finding peace in Chicago and humility about the honor. Joe Rudi finished second in voting.
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Razorbacks Lead Liberty Bowl Prospect Amid Weekend Tests
Memphis reports Arkansas as a leading Liberty Bowl contender if it beats Southern Methodist at Fayetteville, with Iowa State as the other team if Missouri defeats Iowa State. Georgia or Ole Miss also loom as potential bids. Officials declined comment.
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LaPorte honors Oakland owner Charles Finley at civic event
In LaPorte Indiana a 2300 strong audience at the Civic Auditorium saluted Charles O Finley controversial owner of the Oakland Athletics the California Golden Seals and the Memphis Tams for his contributions to the city and the game of baseball Finley and his family entered with a six piece Dixieland band as fans waved green and gold pennants
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Winter Games Still Possible In Colorado
Denver officials and IOC president Killanin discuss the 1976 Winter Games. The IOC has directed national committees to bid anew by January 15 after Denver withdrew as host, with the USOC holding the rights per Olympic rules.
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Longhorns chase SWC title against TCU
Texas aims for a fifth straight SWC title and a Cotton Bowl bid with a win or draw against Texas Christian in Amon Carter Stadium. Key factors include All-American tackle Jerry Sisemore’s ankle, TCUs strong defense, and the possible Bowl implications with Alabama looming. The showdown features two quarterback fullback combos as Texas seeks win number 9 and TCUs bid for surprise upset.
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Alabama Accepts Cotton Bowl Bid To Meet Texas
The Miami Herald reports Alabama will play Texas in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. Alabama passed bids to the Orange and Sugar bowls, with official invitations due Saturday at 6 p.m.
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Last home game means lot for Razorbacks star Jim Irwin
For Razorbacks senior right cornerback Jim Irwin from Springdale the homecoming game against SMU in Fayetteville holds deep meaning. He reflects on a career of leadership and varsity success, notes the chance to inspire younger players, and anticipates a 1:00 p.m. kickoff as his final on-campus game.
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Solunar Tables From Richard Knight Book Published
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below comes from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport potential.
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Celtics rout Suns as win streak hits 14 of 15
The Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 113 to 96. Dave Cowens had 25 points and 19 rebounds while Charlie Scott led Phoenix with 33. Boston used fast breaks and tough defense to seize control, with a late 13-0 run sealing the victory.
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Flashy rookie leads team to victory in Rangers win
Steve Vickers of the New York Rangers scored three goals against Philadelphia in a 7-3 win, marking his second consecutive hat trick. The rookie, though proud, emphasized he must prove consistency and avoid being a flash in the pan.
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Cool Amarillo Slim Takes on Salmon River Plunge
Amarillo’s T A Preston known as Cool Amarillo Slim accepts a winter river challenge down the Salmon River near Boise Idaho. A group bets $31000 on the 65 mile run with Slim paddling a reinforced rubber raft amid ice and swift water. A Boise escort and an Amarillo film crew accompany them as they plan a five day journey weather permitting.
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