Tarkenton Wins 1975 Jim Thorpe Trophy for MVP
Francis Tarkenton, 35, of the Minnesota Vikings, is named the 1975 Jim Thorpe Memorial Trophy winner for NFL MVP. He set records with 291 touchdown passes and 2,931 completions in 1975, leading a career year with 273 completions and a 64.2% rate while guiding his team.
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Mick Tingelhoff
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Packers
Mike McCoy
Newspaper Enterprise Association
NFL
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Buffalo Bills
Valentine’s opening salmon season boosts local boats and anglers
Anglers anticipate a double meaning Valentine’s Day as the salmon season opens legally while boat owners overhaul gear. Skip Sato of San Luis Sportfishing, John Wilson of Avila’s ABC, and Santa Barbara’s Hornet and Co salsairs prepare boats, with Rockfish and ling cod limits reported for Avila and Sea Landing. Lake Lopez trout flourishing before a cooling weekend, two small lakes stocked. Mountain lion hunting moratorium extension advised. state study places cougar population around 2400. Commercial anchovy fishing halted in Southern California at 5 p.m. Jan 19. College basketball results listed by United Press International.
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Department of Fish and Game
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California
Valley bowling notes high scores and leaders at Lompoc Valley Bowl
Jack Holcomb led with a 642 series and 258 game in the Ginkey Trio League at Lompoc Valley Bowl. Julio Reyes and David Rohenkohl posted big series, with Don Jones and Hal Robinson battling for high game. Women’s top series went to Karen Sumter with 604 and a 221 game. Eileen Nasato had a 232 high game. Multiple leagues across the club show strong scores and notable performances.
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MON
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al Hofreiter
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Salt Lake City to Host Fourth Pro Track Season Opener
Salt Lake City opens its fourth pro track season at the Salt Palace on February 20. Mike OHara founder of the International Track Association says the tour will feature top track and field stars. In three prior meets at the Palace the group set or tied six world indoor best marks and established five more world professional records.
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UPI
Mike O’hara
International Track Association
Salt Palace
the Palace
O’hara
ABA All Stars Skip Denver In TVless All Star Night
The ABA, down three teams this season, will hold its ninth annual all star game with the league lacking a national TV contract. The game starts at 11 p.m. EST but few fans will see it.
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American Basketball Association
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