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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
14
Column argues world boxing decision voided by World Boxing Council in Madrid and compares it to the Big Ten handling of Woody Hayes incident. It criticizes officials for noncommittal responses and urges full disclosure from sports media and administrators.
The Houston Oilers fire head coach Ed Hughes while Lou Saban returns to the Buffalo Bills and Rice coach Bill Peterson is linked to Denver. Saban may be announced at a 2 p.m. press briefing as Bills owner Ralph Wilson prepares for talks.
The Dallas Chaparrals defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-120 in double overtime as Steve Jones and Rich Jones provided the offensive punch with 29 and 21 points. Collis Jones harassed Roger Brown, ambos ejected in the second period after a brawl. Simmie Hill sealed the win with a late field goal and foul in the second OT as Donnie Freeman added 2 points. Mel Daniels led Indiana with 43. Kentucky beat New York 95-91 and Memphis topped Carolina 102-101 in ABA play.
UCLA, ranked No. 1, overwhelmed Notre Dame 114-56 at Pauley Pavilion led by Bill Walton's 20 points and 19 rebounds. Dean Bibby added 28 as UCLA pressed hard, while Notre Dame struggled to defend and score in a one-sided rout.
Lakers beat Baltimore 127 120 to push modern pro sports record to 33 3 as Wilt Chamberlain downplays the streak. Jerry West with 37 points led Los Angeles while Gail Goodrich 28 and Jim McMillian 25 supported. Bucks fall to 30 5 after Celtics end Milwaukee’s nine game run.
Lou Saban arrived in Buffalo declining to confirm reports he will become head coach of the Bills. He said he wants to talk with owner Ralph Wilson, and noted he also signed to stay as Broncos general manager, leaving his board seat.
Baltimore Orioles retire Frank Robinson's uniform number 20 ending six years of use. The move honors the former star who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month.
Cleveland Browns face the Baltimore Colts in a playoff bid with a defense aiming to shed its second class label. Jerry Sherk says the unit must prove itself after allowing 273 points in 14 regular season games and ranking ninth in the conference against the pass and 11th against the rush.
Dallas prepares for the Christmas Day clash with Minnesota after a 54 13 loss in Bloomington. Coach Landry and players study the Vikings’ ball control, turnovers and defense as they seek to reverse that defeat and reach the conference title game.
Former Tennessee All-America Steve Kiner now a New England Patriots linebacker was arrested near Benton Tennessee on charges of possessing narcotics driving while intoxicated and driving without a license. A trooper pursued after Kiner, 24, fled when told to pull over and a field test indicated narcotics in his rented car.
Luis Melendez of the St. Louis Cardinals, 22, hit .225 in 88 games last season and is playing winter ball in Puerto Rico with Ponce. The Puerto Rican native from Aibonito says Clemente is one of his heroes.
Michigan State defeats Ohio State 17 to 10, snapping OSU's home winning streak at 16 games and giving the Buckeyes their first Big Ten loss this season.
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