Whalers edge Jets as Hull calls defense strongest in league
In Boston, the New England Whalers beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 to extend their win streak to six and 14th straight at home. Mike Hyndman and Kevin Ahearn netted third period goals to break a 2-2 tie, while Ernie Wakely stopped 30 shots for Winnipeg. Hull lauded the Whalers’ defense as the best in the league and noted fatigue for the Jets after a heavy schedule.
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College basketball results from varied matches
A roundup of scores from multiple college basketball games across leagues. Rutgers beat Lehigh 84 73 while Providence defeated Fairfield 83 57. Bryant beat Nichols 53 and New Hampshire topped Roger Williams 108 56. Numerous other results feature mascots and locations, with scores ranging broadly.
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Bench to Be OU Ride Withdraws 100 PerCent As MSU Candidate
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench undergoes surgery to remove a lung lesion. Doctors say no malignant tumor found and expect quick recovery with a return by the 1973 season. Bench's condition listed as good. hospitalized seven to ten days.
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Tar Heels Edge Kentucky In Night Of Close Battle
North Carolina held a 46-26 halftime edge and survived a late Kentucky rally to win 78-70. George Karl led UNC with 22 points while Ronnie Lyons scored 15 in the second half for Kentucky.
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Tomlinson Cagers Edge Chickasha 57 56 in Close thriller
Tomlinson Junior High improved to 3-1 with a 57 to 56 win over Chickasha Junior High. George Frazier scored 23 and pulled down 19 rebounds while Rey Scott added 16 points to power the Wolves. Also victorious in eighth and seventh grade bouts with scores 55-34 and 47-24 respectively.
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UCLA Tops College Cage Ballot Again
UCLA remains No. 1 in the Associated Press college basketball poll with a 3-0 record, followed by Florida State, Maryland and Marquette. Minnesota moves to fourth, while North Carolina State and Long Beach State hold sixth and seventh as Southwestern Louisiana rises to eighth and Oral Roberts to tenth.
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Tolan wins Hutch Award for comeback season with Reds
Bobby Tolan, 27, receives the Hutch Award for courage after returning from two torn Achilles operations in 1971 to hit .283 with 42 steals for the Cincinnati Reds in the NL pennant season. Award honors Fred Hutchinson and is chosen by MLB broadcasters and writers.
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Johnson Wins College Titles
Billy White Shoes Johnson of Widener College dominated college division stats with 172.9 rushing yards and 18 points per game and 34.1 yard punt returns, finishing with 1 556 yards and 162 points in nine games. California Davis Bob Biggs claimed total offense and passing crowns, while Hobart led in team totals. Maryville led in passing among top divisions.
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