Alabama and Louisville Vie For Citizens Classic Title
Alabama edged South Carolina 77-75 after a 10 day layoff while Louisville beat Eastern Kentucky 91-76. The two meet in Louisville for the Citizens Holiday Classic championship as coaches note uneven play and expect a strong title showdown.
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State Colleges Hit Rough Stretch In Holiday Tournaments
Wisconsin schools struggled in foreign showcases as UW Milwaukee fell 73 67 to Mercer in Macon Georgia. Carthage lost 82 70 to Roanoke in Minneapolis while Malone of Ohio defeated UW Parkside 69 56 in Spring Arbor Michigan. UWM trailed by 11 at halftime and 6 9 center Kessem Grimes sparked a late rally.
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Sparky Anderson Rejects Finley Offer Amid Reds Loyalty
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson said he turned down an offer from Oakland owner Charles Finley, citing his deep gratitude to Cincinnati. He recalled receiving the call two days after the World Series and insisted he would not leave unless fired.
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Lynn Swann Wins Pop Warner Award on the West Coast
Lynn Swann of Southern California, a 21 year old Foster City native and USC wide receiver, wins the 26th annual Glenn Pop Warner Award as the Coast's top senior football player. UCLA runner James McAlister finishes close behind. Ernie Nevers will present the trophy at a banquet in Palo Alto. Swann, 180 pounds and six feet tall, had 37 receptions for 667 yards and six touchdowns this season, with his career total tying USC record at 101 catches.
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Coach Vinci Leaves USD for Cal Poly Pomona
Andy Vinci, who guided the University of San Diego into its first NCAA football playoffs in USD’s second year, resigns to take the head coaching position at Cal Poly Pomona.
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Twins Add Fifth Farm Affiliate in 1974
The Minnesota Twins announced Elizabethton Tennessee as the American League club's fifth minor league affiliate for the 1974 season. Farm director George Brophy said Elizabethton will restart organized baseball after 23 years. No manager has been named. Other Twins affiliates include Tacoma Washington Orlando Florida Lynchburg Virginia and Wisconsin Rapids.
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Four Year Pact for Don Coryell in St Louis
St Louis Cardinals coach Don Coryell has signed a new four year contract as a tangible expression of appreciation. Owner William Bidwill said Coryell has changed the feeling on the team and among the fans to one of optimism.
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Wisconsin and Midwest Colleges Dominate Holiday Basketball Scores
A dense list of recent basketball results shows Kiel, Kohler, and many Wisconsin teams posting wins alongside nationwide college matchups. Notable scores include UW Milwaukee defeating Mercer 73 67 and Wisconsin Parkside beating Malone 69 56, with multiple tournaments and holiday classics cited across the ledger.
Newcombe Connors Advance In Net Open
Top seed John Newcombe of Australia beat Kim Warwick 6 3 6 3 6 7 4 to move to the second round of the Australian Open. Jimmy Connors defeated Graham Thompson 6 4 6 2 7 6 to reach the next round.
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Bowling All Star and League Standings by South Regions
South division highlights list standings and individual scores across men and ladies bowling events. Notable teams include McCabe's Beverage Mart Sapphire's Opals Crescent Jewelers and Tomah area lanes with top scorers Butch Severson Jim Wais Erv Zeisler Pat Norskog Lucile Hovind Barb Hansen Shirley Zessin Pat Doerre Dick Hinytzke Don Pederson and others across multiple bays and venues.
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Crossword by Eugene Sheffer ACROS
The puzzle lists clues and word counts for a large ACROSS and DOWN crossword. It includes hints such as thick slice distant trail Leander loved her before Indian remove errors English philosopher club dazed counter irritant Nimbus Abba- month Goddess of dawn small vessels crude metal comments freely fish exclamation Indian pole insect Hebrew letter Scandinavian name Oneness Hari Absent musical instrument design born cuts grass origin Central American tree news agency warms up Contribu athletic contest sea eagle quantity of paper bundle gay dance type of Asiatic plant verbal actress Hayworth distribute payable Nigerian Negro haul affirmative.
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Severson Leads Hot Bowling Night as 753 Sets Pace
Darwin Severson rolled a 753 series at South Lanes topping two rivals who both reached national honor counts. Jim Wais had 711 and Erv Zeisler 708 as the season’s third honor count. City total climbs to 20 on season with South Lanes accounting for most.
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Foreman and Vikings Dominate Minnesota Sports Year 1973
The Associated Press voters named the Minnesota Vikings and rookie Chuck Foreman the year's top sports story and personality. Foreman rushed for 801 yards and led the Vikings back to NFL prominence, earning seven first place votes and 33 points.
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Valor Award To Driesell and Others
Charles G. Driesell, William J. Miller, and the Ursinus College basketball team receive the first NCAA Award of Valor for bravery in danger. Driesell saved at least ten children from a Bethany Beach fire, Miller saved four at a Cleburne munitions plant blast, and Ursinus rescued fourteen from a burning Huntington restaurant.
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Pro Hockey Standings and Weekend Schedule Revealed
Thursday results Buffalo 3 Detroit 6 and Los Angeles 4 set the tone as Atlanta surged with 6. Friday features Islanders at California and Minnesota at Vancouver, while St Louis visits Pittsburgh. Weekend games include Rangers at Montreal and Islanders at Vancouver, plus Boston at Los Angeles. Baseball note: 1973 NL batting leaders top .300 led by Pete Rose at .338.
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