Gómez Youngs and Harridge Enter Baseball Hall of Fame
Lefty Gomez Ross Youngs and Will Harridge are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee. Gomez famed Yankee pitcher of the 1930s and noted for watching airplanes. Youngs a high volume baserunner and switch hitter for the Giants. Harridge longtime American League president who guided the league through the Depression to expansion era.
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Cowboys Star Thomas Faces New Legal Trouble
Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas and his brother Bertrand were arrested near Greenville Texas on marijuana possession charges. Each was released on $5 000 bond after about six hours in custody. Authorities said charges would go before the February grand jury.
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Harney Ends Seven-Year Dreath With San Diego Tourney Victory
Harney, the 42-year-old club pro from Sutton Massachusetts, won the Andy Williams San Diego Open with a final score of 13 under par 275 and a one stroke margin over Hale Irwin. Irwin three putted the 15th to fall back, while Gardner Dickinson and Bruce Crampton chased at 277 and 278 respectively. Harney said he has no plan to return to the pro tour despite the big purses this year.
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Branch Seeks Indoor 60 Yard Record At OKC Meet
Colorado’s Cliff Branch tied the 5.9 second 60-yard dash world record for the second time at the Oklahoma City Indoor Track and Field Meet, beating teammate George Daniels by a tenth. Ton Von Ruden won the mile, while Steve Prefontine led Oregon in the two-mile. Greg Johnson starred for Wisconsin in a 90-50 win over Iowa State with wins in the 70-yard high, 60-yard dash, and long jump.
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ABA Draft Plans May Include Underclassmen
Louisville AP Jack Dolph the ABA commissioner said the league may revise its plan to open the 1972 draft to underclassmen. He and trustees approved draft procedures but he refused to disclose them citing ongoing recruiting battles with the NBA.
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College Coaches Oppose ABA Plan
College basketball coaches pushed back Sunday against the ABA plan to open its draft to undergraduates. ABA commissioner Dolph hinted at a draft but kept details secret amid leaks from Louisville meetings.
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