Packers Clinch NFC Central With 23-7 Win At Minnesota
Green Bay secured the NFC Central title and improved Dan Devine’s coaching record to 13-12-2 after a 23-7 victory over Minnesota. The win solidifies momentum heading into the final regular season game at New Orleans and an NFC playoff at Washington.
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Namath Big Night Goes Unmatched as Raiders Win
Jets quarterback Joe Namath threw for 403 yards in a 24-16 loss to Oakland, ending New York's playoff hopes. Daryle Lamonica added 202 yards and two TDs for the Raiders who clinched AFC West, while Don Maynard set an NFL record with 632 career receptions.
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Braves Players Cleared After Drug Charge Dismissal
Buffalo guards Harold Fox and Dick Garrett of the Braves were cleared of misdemeanor drug charges in Amherst Court after prosecutors dropped counts for lack of evidence and justice. Four others were arrested at Fox's residence amid marijuana claims.
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Area high school and college boys basketball schedule notes
Regional and nonconference games listed across Wisconsin with dates weekly. Teams include River Falls La Crosse Mabel Canton Spring Grove Caledonia Houston Lewiston Rushford La Crescent Brookwood De Soto New Lisbon Cashton Hillsboro Westby Royall Wonewoc Prairie du Chien Seneca Weston Waureka Mondovi Eleva-Strum Whitehall Taylor Assumption Regis Columbus Newman River Valley Boscobel Fennimore Richland Center Ne nity Menomonie Memorial Central Wisconsin Dells Adams-Friendship Sparta Portage Black River Falls Mauston Sauk Prairie Tomah Reedsburg Caledonia Mabel Canton Rushford Houston Lewiston La Crescent Spring Grove deore Brookwood North Crawford Hillsboro Cashton Royail Westby De Soto Ithaca Seneca Weston Wauzeka Wonewoc Alma Alma Center Augusta Blair Eleva-Strum Osseo-Fairchild Independence Bangor Melrose-Mindoro Holmen Arcadia West Salem Onalaska Gale Ettrick-Trempealeau Eau Claire North Wausau East Wausau West Manitowoc Tech La Crosse Stevens Point Newman Aquinas Regis Columbus Assumption Campion Sparta Portage Black River Falls Tomah Reedsburg Sauk Prairie Wisconsin Dells Whitewater La Crosse Whitewater.
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Eau Claire Edges Stevens Point to Stay WSUC Leader
UW Eau Claire held off UW Stevens Point 73-70 in a WSUC clash to extend the Blu Golds 48th straight conference win. Paul Woita scored 20 and Jeff Ellenson 19 for Eau Claire while Les Gruner led Point with 14 as the Coulee Region officials set for Thursday meeting. UW Oshkosh beat Platteville 73-70 behind Greg Siebold and Steve Kundert paced Platteville with 15. Both games leave UWo 1-1 in league play.
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Mitchell lifts UWL in overtime win over River Falls
Sophomore Bob Mitchell scored the decisive free throws with seven seconds left in overtime as Wisconsin La Crosse defeated UW River Falls 69 67 in Mitchell Hall. Haug led River Falls with 26 points while Kreul added 16 for the Indians.
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Davidson and Ziemelis Triumph In YMCA Racquetball
Gary Davidson and Andy Ziemelis advanced to the second round of the class A singles YMCA racquetball tournament. Davidson beat Eric Gunderson 21-12 21-19 while Ziemelis defeated Ralph Scheck 21-14 21-7.
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Twins Send Manuel to Tacoma Farm Club
Bloomington Minnesota AP reports 28 year old outfielder Charlie Manuel, a part time Twin for four seasons, is sent to the Tacoma farm club of the Pacific Coast League. Manuel hit .329 at Evansville in 1970 and .372 at Portland in 1971 but never played regular for Minnesota. Also demoted was young third baseman Mike Brooks to Tacoma.
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Tolan Wins Hutch Award For Courageous Reds Comeback
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bobby Tolan earned the 1972 Hutch Award after two 1971 Achilles surgeries and a .283 season with 42 stolen bases. Fred Hutchinson’s fighting spirit inspired the honor. runners up were Billy Williams Gaylord Perry Ron Santo and Carlos May.
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City Sports Basketball With Madison Tech
Basketball briefs note matches at Madison Tech with Aquinas and Falls High, plus McDowell game details. Includes scattered scores and team matchups in a compact city sports roundup.
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