Vida Blue Named AL MVP Young Star Tops Baseball Writers
New York AP Left handed pitcher Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics won the American League Most Valuable Player award becoming the youngest MVP ever at 22. Blue led the AL with a 1.82 ERA and a 24-8 record, drew 14 first place votes and 268 points from BBWAA. Sal Bando finished second, followed by Frank and Brooks Robinson, Mickey Lolich, and others in a 29-name ballot group. Blue is the fifth pitcher to win Cy Young and MVP, joining Newcombe Koufax Gibson Mclain.
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Oakland’s Rando Earns MVP Honors In 1932 Season
Blue becomes the first Oakland player to win MVP and the first A’s recipient since Shantz in 1952 after the team’s moves from Philadelphia. Rando, the Oakland third baseman hitting .271 with 24 RBIs, appeared on all but one ballot.
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Ferguson's Shoulder Improves Ahead of Tech Clash
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said quarterback Joe Ferguson showed improvement from a bruised shoulder after Saturday's SMU game. Ferguson practiced Tuesday without throwing, with Briles estimating he may not throw again until Thursday as Arkansas prepared in full pads for the season finale against Texas Tech, a team boasting the league's top pass defense with two TD passes allowed in 10 games.
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Hearing on ABA NBA merger steps and draft
NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy said congressional delay likely blocks the common 1972 player draft by the NBA and ABA. He spoke in Chicago after testifying in Washington before a Senate antitrust subcommittee that is examining the merger. Kennedy noted continued opposition could keep the bill bottled up until mid January.
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Financial Statement in School Athletics 1971
Summary of athletic finances listing receipts totaling 18,556.31 from game receipts 12,694.50 game guarantees 850.00 season books and box seats 1,463.50 and sale of used equipment (Verger). Expenditures 10,005.54. Bank balance 7,650.77 as of November 15 with unpaid athletic bills.
Stuttgart Rated Best in Arkansas Football Poll
The AP high school football poll keeps Stuttgart atop the rankings with 11 of 15 first place votes. Morrilton and Rogers rise into the top 10 while Stuttgart, Morrilton and Rogers remain Nos. 1 2 and 3 in Class AA. Playoff matchups set Friday include Rogers vs Stuttgart in Russellville and Morrilton vs Magnolia. Class A changes occur after upsets, with Clarendon taking No. 1 and Walnut Ridge and Nashville following. Class B lists Harding Academy, Gillett and Danville 1 2 3 with Friday games noted.
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Penn State Holds Inside Track for Cotton Bowl Invite
In a rundown of post season possibilities the Cotton Bowl eyes Penn State Georgia and Notre Dame as top candidates with Penn State seen as having the inside track if they win out. Georgia and Notre Dame remain contenders though rankings and past bowl history temper expectations. Officials will be watching LSU Notre Dame and other key games as they finalize invitations for New Year’s Day.
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Duck Season Opens Saturday November 20 Rules for Bois d Arc
Duck season opens Saturday November 20 with rules for Bois d Arc. No overnight camping except Hatfield landing on Game and Fish property. Hunters May not pick ducks in water or drive off established roads. Hunting 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset daily limit four with restrictions on mallards wood ducks and diver species. Deer season starts Monday November 22 and runs a full week through December 13. Contact Gary Don Formby for details.
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Neumann Sparks Pros to ABA Victory Over Floridians
Johnny Neumann, Memphis Pros rookie star, scored a career high 32 points to lead the Pros past the Floridians 119-109. Bob Warren and Larry Jones each had 27 for their teams as Denver beat Indiana 111-108 in the other ABA game.
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Quarry Sets Sights on World Crown
Jerry Quarry, No. 4 contender for Joe Frazier, knocked out Britain's Jack Bodell in 64 seconds at Wembley and voiced a desire for a world title elimination bout with George Foreman in London. He praised the crowd of 9,000 and favored staging the fight in England.
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San Jose State Lineman Dave Chaney Wins AP Weekly Honor
San Jose State linebacker Dave Chaney, 5 foot 11, 218 pounds from Greenfield, CO, earned the Associated Press Lineman of the Week after totaling 17 tackles, two fumbles recovered, a sack, an interception and a punt block against Stanford. Coach Dewey King praised Chaney as an All-American threat.
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Hogs of LSU Seek Revenge Against Notre Dame in Baton Rouge
LSU fans anticipate a pivotal clash with Notre Dame in Baton Rouge after last year’s 3-0 loss at South Bend. Coach Charles McClendon warns against distraction while Ara Parseghian stresses Notre Dame’s experience and crowd impact, as games unfold across a slate of revenge matchups and title implications.
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Quote-backed praise from coach about rival ace
A coach praised an opposing ace, saying he would be an asset to any team in their league, highlighting two years of strong performance and the value he would bring to a top club.
Razorbacks Invited to Liberty Bowl Bid If Tech Wins
Arkansas eyed a Liberty Bowl invite for December 20 in Memphis if it defeats Texas Tech in Fayetteville, with Tennessee also possible bid if it beats Kentucky. NCAA bans bids before Saturday. Arkansas 7-2-1, ranked 17th. Tennessee 6-2, ranked 11th.
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New Manager Named for Arkansas Travelers
Carl Sawatski announced that Fred Koenig formerly the California Angels first base coach has been named manager of the Arkansas Travelers for next season. Koenig succeeds Jack Krol who led the team to the Texas League title and is promoted to manage the St. Louis Cardinals AAA club in Tulsa. Arkansas remains a Class AA affiliate.
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Aggie Quarterback King Named SC Offensive Player of the Week
Joe Mac King, Texas A&M senior from Mineola, earned the AP Southwest Conference offensive player of the week after directing the Aggies to a 4th quarter comeback against Rice. He started 4th straight game, completing 8 of 18 passes for 126 yards and a game-winning TD to Mitch Robertson. King juggles 38-40 hours of classwork toward a veterinary degree with football duties.
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Greyhound days Solunar Tables plan sport times
The text notes that the greyhound is the fastest breed of days and presents Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight. It urges planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these periods to find the best sport each day has to offer.
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Odds Favor Ali Over Mathis
Houston AP Muhammad Ali faces Buster Mathis in a 12 round heavyweight bout at the Astrodome. Mathis, off a two year layoff and an underdog, weighs heavy odds. The bout, aired to 27 countries, starts around 10:50 p.m. EST before an estimated 25,000 fans.
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