DuSable basketball star coach recalls 1954 breakthrough
Chicago's Frank Brown era 1954 DuSable Panthers, first all black team to reach Illinois state finals, faced racism and skepticism. The team, led by coach Jim Brown, famed for fast break play, inspired by Brown vs Board and whites' resistance, later honored in hall of fame while Brown advocates for more black coaches and officials.
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Teen Navratilova Upsets Casals At Virginia Slims
In San Francisco 18-year-old Martina Navratilova stunned Rosie Casals 14 75 74 in the Virginia Slims tournament opener as Robin Tenney, 16, defeated Betty Stove 6 3 6 4. The crowd watched a pair of young stars drive a strong start for the women’s pro circuit.
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Vandenberg Junior High Teams Split Basketball Night
The 8th grade defeated St Marys 57 to 36 to move to 6 1 in Mission Trails League play while the 7th grade fell 41 to 39 dropping to 4 1. Serfie Menezes led the 8th with 12 points and Jeff Dalton, Tony Pickett and Greg Younglove each added 10 or more. Craig Wilde led the 7th with 13 points and Darren Alexander added 10.
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Islanders win as UPI reports Tuesday hockey results
New York Islanders defeated Toronto 5 to 3 and Boston edged Washington 3 to 3 while California tied St. Louis 3 to 2. Wednesday’s schedule lists NY Rangers at Kansas City, California at Atlanta, Montreal at Detroit, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Los Angeles at Minnesota, Vancouver at Toronto.
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Lompoc Beats San Luis in Wrestling Meet Highlights
Lompoc wins 26 to 17 over San Luis with multiple decisions and pins including Katsuda over Wendt 8-2 and Grossini over Moore 8-0. Cabrillo defeats Righetti 50 to 10 as Heuchert pins Williams and Mosby wins by forfeit. JV and freshman results noted for both schools.
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Celtics sweep four All-Star picks for East bench
The Boston Celtics supply four starters for the East and multiple reserves as the East and West prepare for the January 14 All-Star game in Phoenix. John Havlicek leads the starters with Dave Cowens Jo Jo White and Paul Silas backing him.
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