Chi Cheng Named Athlete of Year
Chi Cheng, the Taiwan sprinter who set four world track records in 1970, won AP Female Athlete of the Year with 572 votes. The 26-year-old, who trains under her American coach Vincent Reel, aims for the 1972 Olympics after recovering from leg injuries and planning a February comeback.
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Royals Pick 6 In Draft w KANSAS CITY
The Kansas City Royals selected six players in the baseball Free Agent Draft a catcher a pitcher a utility man and two infielders including Archie Manning a top collegiate quarterback The first pick was John Wathan catcher from the University of San Diego Michael Bauer pitcher from Bloomer Wisconsin and Billy Simmons first baseman outfielder from Little Rock Arkansas The Royals also added Ronald Hodges catcher Archie Manning quarterback from Ole Miss and Gary Roma third baseman from Fontana California Three Kansas City area and Big Eight players were chosen by other teams including Michael Swenton University of Oklahoma outfielder picked by the San Francisco Giants
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University of Mississippi
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University of Oklahoma
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Landry Turned Dallas Physical To Succeed
Dallas coach Tom Landry, known as a cool analyst, is described as a football genius who transformed the Cowboys from finesse to a tougher, run oriented team. A summer player survey gave Landry insights into the squad’s mental attitude and need for more physical play.
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Khoury Dinner Draws Hundreds in Montgomery City
About 425 people attended the Khoury League dinner at Montgomery County R-2 High School gym. Joe Medwick, former Cardinal great and Hall of Fame member, spoke on his baseball career and joined guests Joe Hoerner Cal Maxvill and Steve Carlton who addressed the crowd. Proceeds support the Khoury Summer Baseball Program. Weather likely reduced attendance.
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Tigers Indians To Play Tonight In Louisiana Tourney
The Mark Twain Tigers meet Elsberry at 7 p.m. in a consolation semifinal, and the Van Farm Tigers face St. Clair at 8:30 p.m. in a championship semifinal during the Louisiana Tournament. Louisiana edged Warrenton 87 to 56, while Troy beat Winfield 48 to 46 last night.
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Pro Hockey Results From Wednesday And Thursday
The Associated Press reports Chicago beat Buffalo 4 to 2 and Pittsburgh defeated Los Angeles 4 to 2 on Wednesday. Thursday’s schedule includes Montreal at Minnesota Toronto at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Boston and Pittsburgh at Detroit St Louis at Buffalo.
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Brodie To Appear At Probe
NFL figures testified before a federal grand jury investigating antitrust concerns in professional football. Joe Namath and Dave Parks criticized owner powers and Commissioner Rozelle, citing draft commonality and option clauses. Parks described Rozelle pressuring players to limit free agency, while Namath avoided speculation on penalties.
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Pancake Supper Before North Callaway Paris Game
The North Callaway Thunderbirds face Paris Coyotes this Friday with junior varsity at 7 p.m. and varsity around 8 30. The Nor Cal sophomore class hosts a pancake supper at 4 30 in the school cafeteria before the game.
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Bulldogs Roll Over Fulton In Capital City Tourney
In Jefferson City top seed Mexico routed Fulton 74 to 38 to advance in the Capital City Tournament. Mexico used a 23-0 run in the fourth quarter after a tight first half, with key plays from Dennis White Warren Williams and Keith Campbell. Fulton, led by Kevin Flynn and Tony Galbreath, fought early but couldn't keep pace. Mexico will face Hickman of Columbia in the next round at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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NCAA Coaches Vote To Keep 1.6 Average
HOUSTON AP The NCAA convention ended with votes to retain the 1.6 scholastic average for entering athletes. AFCA coaches shortlist seven nominees including Bob Blackman and Frank Lauterbur. Other actions covered freshmen eligibility across divisions and a rejected proposal to review rules committees.
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McCafferty Takes Colts Toward Super Bowl Debut
Miami AP profile of Don McCafferty guiding the Baltimore Colts to the Super Bowl in his first season as head coach. Describes his quiet, stare-first leadership style, career path from Kent State to the NFL, and how he handled the players strike and a rebuilding team en route to an 11-2-1 regular season plus two playoff wins.
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Panthers to Play In Tournament
SHELBINA The Centralia Panthers meet Knox County at 6 30 p m today in a championship semifinal of the South Shelby tournament. In other action Monroe City beat South Shelby 63 55 in a consolation semifinal and Clark County beat North Shelby 59 45 in consolation play. In girls play Knox County edged Monroe City 41 33 in a championship semifinal and Cairo fell to North Shelby 36 29.
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McElroy Wins Mile Run at Metropolitan AAU Meet
Brian McElroy won the mile in 4:12 at the Metropolitan AAU indoor track meet held Wednesday night in New York.
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