Wilt Still Trying To Get Even With Russell
Wilt Chamberlain at 33 extended his pursuit of Bill Russell as he broke Russell’s rebounding record in a Lakers 153-131 win over Portland. The era’s debates persist as Chamberlain posts 24 rebounds and 27 points with praise from coaches.
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South Carolina Tops NIU as Riker Leads Win on Road
South Carolina, led by Tom Riker with 34 points, beat Northern Illinois 83-72 at Chicago Stadium in a clash highlighted by the 6-10 forward's efficient shooting. The Gamecocks improved on a late surge and extended their road trip with solid defense and rebounding.
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Austrian Ski Star Disqualified From Olympic Run
SAPPORO AP Austrian ski officials prepared to appeal the disqualification of Karl Schranz Austria's former world skiing champion from the 1972 Winter Olympics. President Dr Karl Heinz Klee said an appeal would be launched and French officials called the ruling deplorable. Schranz indicated he earns substantial sponsorships and criticized the punishment as an attack on athletes generally.
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OCC Leaders Visit Ags in Oklahoma Conference Action
Oklahoma Baptist University and Northeastern clash with Cameron and Southwestern this weekend as the OCC resumes play. Cameron trails at 5-7 in league play while OBU leads at 11-1 and Northeastern sits at 9-2. Central State and Southeastern also contest playoff spots.
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Bruins Win Big As Stephenson Debuts Against Blues
Bruins explode for four goals in the middle period to beat Wayne Stephenson's St Louis Blues 5 1 in his NHL debut. Orr and Sanderson score short handed goals 35 seconds apart as Boston improves to 10 games unbeaten.
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Big Eight hoops action as Kansas Nebraska duel tops slate
Kansas and Nebraska held 4-1 records as they prepared rugged Big Eight tests. Nebraska visits Kansas State while Kansas travels to Missouri after a tight 57-55 overtime win for Kansas over Nebraska. Missouri beat Colorado 79-67. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma 70-58. Iowa State edged Oklahoma State 75-72 on a late Eric Heft play.
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