Franco Harris Reflects On Race Identity And Early Fame
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Franco Harris recalls a boardwalk encounter that sparked his awareness of race and heritage. He discusses being mulatto, identifying as black, and the influence of being part Italian in a tense, sports driven town. Harris also reflects on his upbringing, work ethic, and his role as a central figure in fans’ “Franco’s Italian Army.”
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Rockets crush Lakers 136 104 in late season showdown
Houston Rockets routed the Los Angeles Lakers 136 104 as Tex Winter warned of a bad omen for Milwaukee. Mike Newlin led with 24 points while Jack Marin and Jimmy Walker added 23 each. Rudy Tomjanovich had 21 as LA played without McMillian and Hairston.
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North Carolina Football Stays Unbeaten In ACC Run
North Carolina remained unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season, with a 29 14 loss to Ohio State. The Tar Heels boasted five all conference players including Gene Brown and Eric Hyman, posted two shutouts, and held another foe to a field goal in the final half. Key leaders were quarterback Nick Vidnovic and rusher Ike Oglesby, backed by All American guard Ron Rusnack.
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Texas Tech Bears Rough Season in Southwest Conference
Texas Tech finished second in the Southwest Conference despite losses to Texas 25 20 Arkansas 24 14 and TCU 31 7. Quarterback Joe Barnes passed for 1142 yards at 51 percent and tailback George Smith averaged 6 9 per carry as North Carolina expected to win 21 10.
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NBA Standings and Schedule From Wednesday Results
Eastern and Western conference standings listed with records in Atlantic Central Midwest and Pacific divisions. Wednesday results show Atlanta edging Philadelphia 121 120 while Houston beat Los Angeles 136 104. Thursday games include Buffalo at New York Baltimore at Atlanta Detroit at Milwaukee and Cleveland at Golden State.
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ABA Standings and Scores Across East Carolina and Kentucky
ABA standings show East Carolina 25 14 41 Kentucky 23 13 .639 and Virginia 20 21 .488 with Memphis 14 24 .368. Denver 19 17 .528 and Dallas 15 20 .429 compete as Utah 24 14 .632 eyes Indiana 20 16 .556. Games listed include Kentucky 105 New York 101 Denver 115 Virginia 113 Carolina 122 Indiana 114 San Dergo 106 Memphis 102. Dallas faces Virginia in Hampton Virginia while Indiana meets Carolina in Raleigh North Carolina. Also features health ad offering Bukets kidney flush treatment claim.
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Unger and Hextall Spark NHL Upsets Across League
Garry Unger scored twice and assisted on three, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 5-3 win over Chicago. Dennis Hextall set up two Minnesota goals in a 3-2 victory against Montreal. Buffalo topped the Rangers 4-1, Los Angeles beat the Islanders 4-1, and Philadelphia drew California 2-2.
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Hull and Jets players named to WHA West All-Star squad
Bobby Hull headlines the WHA West starting lineup for the All-Star game January 6 in Quebec. Hull is joined by Winnipeg teammates Larry Hornung Bart Crashley Chris Bordeleau and Ernie Wakely as four Jets secure West’s opening lineup with coach Nick Mickoski.
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NHL Standings and Friday Schedule
NHL results show Los Angeles 4 over New York Islanders 1, Boston 3 over Atlanta 1, St. Louis 5 over Chicago 3, Philadelphia 2 over California 2. Friday features Toronto at Pittsburgh, New York Islanders at California, Boston at Minnesota, Philadelphia at Vancouver, and Chicago at Buffalo.
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Lutheran Brotherhood Invitational Semi finals Set Tonight
Augsburg College faces Lenoir Rhyne while St Olaf meets Bethany College of Kansas in Lutheran Brotherhood Invitational semifinals in Minneapolis. Augsburg beat Midland 76 to 59 and Lenoir Rhyne defeated Wartburg 87 to 68. St Olaf rolled past California Lutheran 102 to 72 and Bethany beat Concordia St Paul.
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Chicago Scores and Schedule In Sparse Format
A compact listing shows no games for Chicago with scores 12 11 1 25 101 127. Nearby matches include New England at Quebec Philadelphia at Chicago Minnesota at Los Angeles Houston at New England and Quebec at Cleveland.
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