O'Briens quiet transition from politics to NBA commissioner
Larry O'Brien, former Democratic National Committee chair, now NBA commissioner, reflects on debts of politics and Watergate. He notes two Kennedy assassinations touched him personally, discusses ongoing league litigation, and laments Washington’s cynicism while praising democracy as the best system.
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Harmon's Pro Forecast NFL Weekend Scores
Harmon's weekly forecast lists results for 16 games with winners and scores. His season record stands at 104 correct and 39 incorrect for a .727 success rate.
Village Club Women Golf Play Yields Tight Low Net Winners
The Village Country Club Women’s Golf Association held a low net format. In the 1st flight Shirley Johnson led with 70 ahead of Joyce Campbell 73 and a 5-shot tie between Marge Snete and Dorothy MacClure. Second flight saw Jean Barnard 75 with a three-way 76 tie among Joe Bradshaw Mildred Morgan and Gladys Stock 77. Third flight June Linden 75 with Elsie Briscoe Jie Ann Kanworthy and Mary Jo Wright at 78. Nine hole group victors were Fern McLeod 1st flight and Dorothy Smith Pat Brown Bea DeDera 2nd flight. Submitted by Lenore Van Wyk.
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Dorothy Smith
Pat Brown
Bea DeDera
Lenore van Wyk
Fosse traded to Indians amid A's upset over deal
Oakland sent catcher Ray Fosse to Cleveland for Cesar Tovar. Fosse said he was glad to join the Indians and angry the A's did not notify him. He noted a salary dispute and his limited 135 at bats with a .141 average, while Cleveland also acquired catcher John Ellis from the Rangers.
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John Ellis
Texas Rangers
Arizona Wildcats upset by Nevada Las Vegas in Las Vegas
No. 9 Arizona was edged 98 94 by No. 5 UNLV as Eddie Owens scored 25 for the Rebels and Bob Elliott was held to three points. Len Gordy led Arizona with 22 as the Wildcats fall to 4 2 while UNLV improves to 5 0. Maryland Kentucky Michigan Kansas State also among top 20 in late night college results.
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Dionne nets hat trick in Kings 5-0 win over Blues
Marcel Dionne scores a goal in each period for his second hat trick of the season as the Los Angeles Kings shutout the St. Louis Blues 5-0. Rogie Vachon earns his third shutout, moving LA within nine points of Montreal in the Norris Division. Dionne notes the win and the upcoming matchups with Montreal and Philadelphia.
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Sears Catalog Gifts Under $10 for Women in Lompoc
Sears Roebuck catalog offers budget gifts for women with items under 9.99 in Lompoc at 123 West Pine. Nightgowns, mini sleepshirts, Snoopy and Peanuts merchandise, jewelry sets, handbags, belts, socks, hats, gloves, scarves and beauty kits are priced from 1.47 to 8.98, illustrating affordable holiday options.
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Sooner Selmon Named UPI Lineman of the Year
Leroy Selmon of Oklahoma was selected Lineman of the Year by United Press International in a 100-voter poll. The 6 foot 2, 256 pound senior from Eufaula led a top defensive unit with 132 tackles and 10 tackles for losses, edging Notre Dame’s Steve Niehaus by 4 votes.
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