Simpson Named NFL Offensive Player of Year after 2000 Yard Season
OJ Simpson, with 2003 yards on the season, claims the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year honor in a near unanimous vote. He surpassed Jim Brown’s previous single season rushing mark and noted he’ll remain the first to reach 2000 yards.
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Freeman Sparks Pacers Throwback Win Over Rockets
Indiana edged Denver 100-97 as Donnie Freeman scored 17 in the first period then cooled to four points rest of game. George McGinnis hit a clutch three to seal the win while Byron Beck led Denver with 23.
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Freshman Teams Earn Cage Victories On Opening Day
The Trojans defeated West Carrollton 54 to 23 as Rick Clements and Lawrence Mack led with 14 and 13 points. The Spartans routed Edgewood 48 to 20 with Joe Merritt at 14. Middletown High Sophomores edged the Athenians 53 to 51, Todd Bell scoring 20 for the Athenians. Eric McClure topped the Sophomores with 23.
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Wright State Lob Best Win Margin in History
Wright State Raiders posted a 92 to 59 home victory over Kentucky State to set a school record for largest win margin. Lyle Falkner led with 23 points and Rick Martin added 10 as six Raiders reached double figures. the team previously led by 32 in an 87 to 55 season opener win over Wilmington.
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Nigress Pride Wins Latonia Feature In Stretch Run
Nigress Pride burst from fourth to win the Latonia featured race by a half length in 1 04 4 5. The victor paid 16.40 8.00 and 6.20 with Battle Boom second and Aerial Beau third as 1,604 fans wagered 154,810 dollars.
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Anchor men still no word on Riva Ridge 700s
A pair of 700 series highlighted last night’s Sports Bowl clash in the Thursday All Star League. Bracy Lee of The Cottage posted 257 213 258 for a 728 series, while Bob Goodwin of Stroh's finished 231 215 258 for 704, each adding previous 700s this year.
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Secretariat fertility tested after sperm analysis findings
Secretariats fertility status was confirmed as potentially fertile after exams showed spermatogonia in semen samples from Secretariat and Riva Ridge. Meadow Stable would refund syndicate investors if a stud is unavailable, with verdict pending on Riva Ridge's test mate pregnancy.
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Riessen Casals reach mixed doubles semis in Spalding event
In Dallas the second seeds Marty Riessen and Rosemary Casals advanced to the semifinals by defeating Frank Froehling and Kris Kemmer 6 4 6 1. Separate briefs note Maureen Harris leading the Red Crown Classic pinfall, Gary Mage leading Midas Open match play, and obituaries for Arthur Daley Gordon Slade and George Clarke.
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Weather delays Crosby start at Pebble Beach golf tourney
The Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach faced a rain soaked start with wind gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures. Officials postponed the opening round a day, pushing the 72 hole event to end Monday with a total prize purse of 215000 dollars as more showers were forecast.
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Sabres Star Hails Perreault Return In 6-1 Win
Buffalo center Gil Perreault returned from a broken ankle and sparked the Sabres as Rick Martin scored three goals in a 6-1 victory over Pittsburgh. Martin credited Perreault for creating chances while noting his own strong play during the center's absence. Other NHL results: Atlanta 3-2 Chicago, Philadelphia 4-2 New York Rangers, Islanders 3-2 Vancouver.
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Lacroix Drives East To 8-4 All Star Victory
Andre Lacroix scored twice as the East defeated the West 8-4 in a playoff style All Star game in Saint Paul. Lacroix, the lone Jersey Knights rep, proved last year’s snub by leading the scoring and shining against stars like Hull and Howe.
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City Armco cage scores in CITY LEAGUES play
CITY LEAGUES saw CITY LEAGUE cage teams push hard as Sorg Paper beat Packaging Corp 76 to 62 and Crystal Tissue topped Miami Foundry 64 to 60. Armco leagues featured Six-Foot-Under Patron Division with Scrap Prep 92 over Tubing No 244 Hot Strip Labor 87 while Hot Strip Mtc 33 faced Tubing No 189 and Gen. Service No 142.
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