Raiders Favored To Win AFC West After 1972 Defeat
The Oakland Raiders enter 1973 as AFC West favorites with most of the 1972 lineup back. Coach John Madden notes last season's playoff finish as history while detailing key personnel changes, rookie prospects, and expected improvements on offense and a retooled defense led by Bubba Smith and Ray Guy.
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Raiders
Oakland
Oakland Raiders
John Madden
Madden
Pittsburgh
Franco Harris
Steelers
Ray Chester
Baltimore
Bubba Smith
Daryle Lamonica
Ken Stabler
Marv Hubbard
Fred Biletnikoff
Bob Moore
Chester
Mike Siani
Cliff Branch
Steve Sweeney
Joe Wylie
Smith
Ray Guy
Southern Mississippi
Salamanders and Hockey Compile a Mixed North American Niche
The article blends naturalist notes on salamanders with hockey league updates. It describes salamanders living in streams and ponds across North America with varied forms and no scales. Separately, NHL officials reject a WHA merger and vow to pursue underage junior signings if needed, citing age eligibility and recent WHA acquisitions.
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North America
Toronto
National Hockey League
World Hockey Association
NHL Board of Governors
WHA
Dennis Sobchuk
Regina Pats
Western Canada Hockey League
Sobchuk
Cincinnati
WCHL
Howe Brothers
Mark
Marty
Toronto Marlboros
Houston Aeros
Tom Edur
Ontario Hockey Association
Cleveland
Richfield '9' Secures Regional Baseball Win In 14 Innings
Richfield Minnesota improved to 2-0 in the Central Plains Regional after a 3-2 victory over Omaha Nebraska in 14 innings. Brian Denman delivered a two out bases loaded single in the 14th to drive in the winning run and he also pitched the complete game in Thursday's win. Denman had previously driven in the winning run in Richfield's 4-3 11 inning win over Cape Girardeau Missouri.
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Cape Girardeau
Denman
Minnesota
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Moorhead
Mark Huotari
Huotari
Williston
Rapid City
Winfield
Kan
Omaha
Richfield
Bowling Scores AFL Team Series Bruce Terminix 24 Percent
Individual scores list Betty Meyer 594 Sharon Jirsa 521 Syd Druschke 521 Vivian Brown 520 Lil Hecht 512 Joan Mutch 508 and high single Betty Meyer 237. Team game Bruce Terminix 902.
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Bruce Terminix
Betty Meyer
Sharon Jirsa
Syd Druschke
Vivian Brown
Lil Hecht
Joan Mutch
Wisconsin reports record rainbow trout and strong muskie action
A 24 pound four ounce rainbow trout, the heaviest in Wisconsin waters, was caught five miles off Sheboygan County in Lake Michigan at 70 feet. Muskie action remained strong in Hayward, Chippewa Flowage, Grindstone Lake, and nearby areas, with multiple large catches reported. Other notable catches included a 39 pound muskie in the Gile Flowage, 35 pound chinook off Racine-Kenosha, and solid perch, bluegill, and bass activity across the state.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Sheboygan County
Lake Michigan
Department of Natural Resources
Milwaukee County
Northwest
Hayward
Chippewa
Grindstone Lake
Flambeau
Iron County
Woodruff
Lake Tomahawk
Oneida County
Round Lake
Vilas County
Trout
Katherine
Trempealeau River
Bone Lake
Holcombe
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Racine-Kenosha
Madison
Lake Monona
Wisconsin River
Columbia County
Twin Valley Lake
Iowa County
Tavern Softball Playoffs Open Tonight at Powell Park
The Tavern League softball playoffs resume tonight at Powell Park after a rainout. Opening 6:30 match features Midway Bar versus River City Palace with the winner meeting Dick & Ann's at 8:30. 7:30 pits Oli Bar against Snuffy's with more games planned Saturday and Monday across several parks.
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Powell Park
Midway Bar
River City Palace
Dick & Ann’s
Oli Bar
Snuffy’s
Wisconsin swimmer sets national AMU record in 200 meter freestyle
Jim Montgomery of the Badger Dolphins swam a national AMU record 1 minute 53.698 seconds in the 200 meter freestyle at Louisville. He broke his prelim record and surpassed Mark Spitz's 1970 standard. Wisconsin diver Dave Bush placed third in men's three meter finals with 558.21 points. Phil Boggs won at 578.73 for the U.S. Air Force.
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Louisville
Jim Montgomery
University of Wisconsin
Badger Dolphins
National Amateur Athletic Union
Mark Spitz
Dave Bush
Wisconsin
Dallas Swim Club
Phil Boggs
U.S. Air Force
Pastorini’s Pass Gives Oilers Narrow Victory
The Houston Oilers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 as Dan Pastorini threw a 31 yard scoring pass to Fred Willis with 1:12 left. Earlier Bob Newhouse’s 25 yard run put Dallas ahead 24-20 in the final quarter.
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Houston Oilers
Dallas Cowboys
Dan Pastorini
Bob Newhouse
Cowboys
Pastorini
Fred Willis
Panasiuk leads CPGA championship after first round
Windsor's Bob Panasiuk fired six under par 65 to grab the lead in the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association championship in Burlington Ontario.
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Burlington
Ont
Bob Panasiuk
Windsor
Southampton
N.Y
Ferdi Taygan
Framingham
Mass
Fred DeJesus
Puerto Rico
United States
South Orange
N.J
New Zealand
Onny Parun
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Newport
R.I
Margaret Court
Australia
Brenda Kirk
South Africa
Toronto
Sweden
Bjorn Borg
Ken Rosewall
San Sebastian
Spain
Sheila Young
Detroit
Knut Knudsen
Norway
Wisconsin Badgers Begin Full Contact Drills in 1973 Camp
Wisconsin football candidates in padded gear practiced as cameras recorded the drills for eligibility review. Coach John Jardine noted no freshman is above third string, with standouts including Randy Rose of Green Bay John Rasmussen of Milwaukee Doug Witkus of Chicago and Dave Crotteau of Rice Lake making strong impressions.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
John Jardine
Badger
Jardine
Randy Rose
Green Bay
John Rasmussen
Milwaukee
Doug Witkus
Chicago
Dave Crotteau
Rice Lake
Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
Baseball leaders across the leagues include batting champion Carew Min .352 and run leader R Jackson Oak with 93. AL other standouts: Otis KC 81 runs, Mayberry KC 93 RBIs, Rose Cin .340 average, Stargell Pgh 35 homers, Morgan Cin 54 steals. Pitching leaders show Hunter Oak 11 decisions with .833 save rate, Seaver NY 156 strikeouts and 1.76 ERA, Carlton Phi 191 strikeouts.
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Lee Min
Murcer
A. Rodriguez
Del
Munson
Melton
Chi
Braun
Min
Carew
Coggins
Bal
Briggs
Mil
Coluccio
R.jackson
Oak
Fisk
Bsn
F.robinson
Cal
Mayberry
Otis
North
Harper
Hunter
McDaniel
N.ryan
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Nemiah Wilson
Phil Villapiano
Gerald Irons
Art Thoms
Otis Sistrunk
Horance Jones
Jim Otto
Bob Brown
Gene Upshaw
Art Shell
George Buehler
John Vella
Dave Dalby
George Seiler
Monte Johnson
Gary Weaver
Kent Gaydos
Sweeney
Wylie
Sportsmans Digest
The
NHL
Waterdog
Rainbow Heads
Delta Motors
Winona
Oilers
Santa Rosa
Dells Motor Speedway
the Dells
Hwy
Major League
Associated Press
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Watson
Hin
Bonds
Evans
Bench
Cin
Stargell
Pgh
Rose
Garr
Atl
Cardenal
Staub
Morgan
Metzger
Matthews
DaJohnson
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Seaver
Osteen
Carlton
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Tri-State
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