Ski jumper Jeff Wright dies in practice at Harris Hill
Jeff Wright 22, a U S Nordic Ski Team member from Minneapolis, died after losing control on a 70 meter practice jump at Harris Hill Brattleboro Vt He twisted in flight and hit the slope later dying of a likely broken neck at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital The accident halted the New Year jumping event as other competitors left the course Wright a University of Minnesota junior history major and former U S ski flying record holder had 14 years of jumping experience and 1973 U S ski flying record marks.
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Mystery surrounds pitcher's death in Houston
Homicide detectives investigate the carbon monoxide deaths of Houston Astro pitcher Don Wilson and his 5 year old son. Wilson's wife Bernise and 9 year old daughter were hospitalized with CO exposure. wife jaw injury under inquiry. Autopsy ordered. initial view suggests accidental death.
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Wrestling Righetti at Cabrillo and more on Tuesday
Tuesday schedule shows Righetti at Cabrillo in San Luis Obispo at 7 30 p m league match. Lompoc hosts basketball with Lompoc at Santa Barbara. Wednesday includes St Joseph at Cabrillo in Cabrillo.
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Royals roll over Braves for 79 58 victory
San Marcos improves to 9 1 with a 79 58 win over Lompoc as the Royals dominate in the second half. Rich Alvari scores 19 for San Marcos while Eddie Evans leads Lompoc with 17. Lompoc drops to 3 8 and faces Santa Barbara in next game.
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Steelers and Vikings Arrive in New Orleans for Super Bowl Week
Steelers coach Chuck Noll and quarterback Terry Bradshaw led their team into New Orleans amid a festive arrival while Vikings coach Bud Grant and star Fran Tarkenton prepared for the week ahead. Minnesota stayed private with buses close to the plane as fans gathered.
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Love Triumphs as MSU Hoops Team Reunites After Quarrel
Michigan State basketball suspended 10 players for walking out on coach Gus Ganakas amid a protest over coaching tactics. The team was crushed by Indiana 107 to 55 with only one starter available. Reinstatement followed after a weekend discussion described as a lover's quarrel. Jeff Tropf, the lone white starter, led Spartans with 21 points in the loss.
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Lakers stun Bullets in overtime with Winters 35-foot winner
In Inglewood, Lakers rookie Brian Winters hit a 35-foot jumper with two seconds left in overtime to beat the Washington Bullets 112 109. Winters scored 4 points on limited chances, joining Elmore Smith for the late lead, while Elvin Hayes answered.
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Top 20 college basketball results for week ending Jan 4
UPI ranking shows N C State and Indiana posting upsets and strong wins. UCLA, Louisville, Southern Cal, Alabama, Maryland, Kentucky, Oregon, Arizona St, and other teams posted wins or suffered losses across multiple matchups, with notable upsets and close finishes shaping the week.
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