From $1 to near glory Swift Don nearly wins at Calder
John Birdsong, a Detroit hospital worker, bought Swift Don for $1 to save him from destruction. The broken down horse, trained by a woman and a hands-on trainer, finished second by less than a half length in a $10,000 claiming race at Calder Race Course in Miami. Birdsong skipped his hospital bed to witness the comeback, declaring Swift Don a winner and the crowd cheering the remarkable comeback tale.
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Adams Prize Likely Bench Return For Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals star Doug Adams, fresh from 13-10 win over the Giants, could return to the bench if Bill Bergey is fully healthy. Adams led the defense with strong middle-linebacker play amid Bergey’s injury, as coach Vince Costello noted a healthy Bergey would play.
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Tufts Misses 10th Frame Seven Pin Costly Spare
Bob Tufts left a stubborn seven pin on the first ball of the 10th frame at Sports Bowl. He bowled with Schoenling in the All-Star League and finished with 1279 after missing his 1300 potential due to the late mishap.
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NHL Bosses Plan Shakeup
CHICAGO AP Litigations, expansion, and realignment topped the NHL governors agenda as they opened a two day meeting. Clarence Campbell noted court suits involving the World Hockey Association and discussed Kansas City as a conditional 1974 75 franchise with deadlines to fund a new arena. Possible realignment and reserve clause review also on the table.
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DeMoss resigns as Purdue football coach after 3 years
Purdue head football coach Bob DeMoss quits after a 13-18 three season mark and a frustrating year. He cites time away from family and says no external pressure influenced his decision. Athletic Director George King will assign DeMoss to an advisory or different role.
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Yale's Jauron Wins Lowe Gold
Yale running back Dick Jauron is named the Bulger Lowe award winner as New England's top college football player for the year. He became Yale's first back with over 1,000 yards in a season and set a school career rushing record of 2,947 yards.
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Cougars Rout Chaparrals In ABA Showdown
Carolina Cougars beat the Dallas Chaparrals 132 to 110 as Rich Jones was held to four points by Joe Caldwell. Billy Cunningham scored 28 for Carolina while Bob Netolicky led Dallas with 24 as the Cougars widened the Eastern Division lead to two games.
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Late Shot Defeats Xavier in Tight Cincinnati Tilt
Thomas More College Rebels rally from 34-25 down to beat Xavier Musketeers 65-64 as Ted Wolpenhein grabs a teammate’s miss at the buzzer and scores. Xavier had led 64-63 after Steve Penderwood’s late free throws. Bob Beck’s inbounds heave missed, but Wolpenhein secured the rebound and finished.
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Armco Breaks Fast Break in 65 to 60 Victory
Armco defeats Fast Break-Blue Research 65 to 60 as Hamilton Shops posts 95 against Works Acct 48. Slab Mill tops Roll Shop 91 to 59 while Slow Break-Steel East Proc loses 67 to 48 to Sales Ser. Inst. Repair 47. MPD 39 falls to Stores 46 and Blast Fne 31.
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Mohawk Frosh Beat Springboro For Opening Win
The Madison High freshman basketball team led by Randy Blevins and Dan Combs defeated Springboro 35 to 24. Blevins and Combs scored 11 points each, while Craig Clark led the Panthers with 18 points in their second straight loss.
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Monroe Girls Defeat Kings in season opener
The Monroe High girls varsity team opened the season with a 35 to 22 win over Kings High. Jo Ellen Thomas scored 16 for Monroe while Debbie Choate led Kings with eight. Linda Purdue led Monroe JV with 10 points in a 21 to 19 loss.
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Akron Boxer Harris pleads innocent in murder case
Akron welterweight Arthur Harris known as Taps Harris pleads not guilty to first degree murder in the October bar room shooting of Sellers Brown Jr. Harris, undefeated in 19 professional bouts, faces trial set for December 18.
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State Farm Agent Handles Broad Insurance Needs
A State Farm agent offers home auto life and health coverage and helps you save money by addressing your insurance needs. He can assist with multiple policies and provides service to manage risks and protect assets. Call to discuss options for drivers homeowners and families.
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