Kuhn Finley to meet Friday on A's future in Oakland
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will join Oakland A's owner Charles O Finley and Coliseum officials for a Friday meeting in California to discuss the franchise fate amid Finley's sale to Marvin Davis. AL President Lee MacPhail will attend as the talks focus on the Coliseum lease through 1987 and an unresolved sale.
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Arkansas players sue to reinstate in Orange Bowl
Ben Cowins Micheal Forrest and Danny Bobo sue the University of Arkansas in federal court seeking reinstatement to the team for the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma after a dormitory room incident Cowins called playful and under control. The suit alleges racial discrimination and seeks immediate team access prior to the bowl game.
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Wheaton Warrenville dominates Minooka Invitational wrestling
Wheaton Warrenville wins the Minooka Invitational with 162 points while Minooka places seventh at 101. Loyola Academy and Elmwood Park follow. Minooka’s John McKendry wins 112 pounds and Coal City’s Lenny Olson takes 122. Other placers include Hoffman, Buhle, Ludeman, Ziech, Raven, Powell, and Wulffen among others.
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MVK Falls to Yorkville Foxes in Plano Tourney
MVK loses 70 to 64 to Yorkville Foxes ending their run in the Plano Holiday Tournament. MVK led early but Yorkville surged ahead by halftime and pulled away after three quarters. Bob Murray led MVK with 21 points, Paullefson topped Yorkville with 22, as MVK eyes home game against Manteno next Tuesday.
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Doctors of Dunk Shine as Louisville Tops LaSalle in Holiday Classic
Louisville led by Darrell Griffith with 29 points defeated LaSalle 113-85 in the Holiday Classic first round at Freedom Hall. Griffith spearheaded a 24-0 late spurt as the Cardinals improve to 7-1 and advance to face Georgia in the finals after Georgia beat Ohio State 84-80.
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Panthers overpower Shabbona 71 49 at Plano Holiday Tourney
The Gardner-S. Wilmington Panthers rolled to a 71 49 victory over Shabbona in the Plano Holiday Tournament. Four players hit double figures led by Darren Brooks with 20, Bret Male and Dean Vigna with 13 each, and Mark Sorensen with 10 as coach Jim Fair praised defense and bench depth. The win runs their record to 10 0 and they next face Yorkville at 7 p m.
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Trojans win in overtime after late comeback
The Trojans overcome a five point deficit against Plano in the Plano Holiday Tournament tieing the game with 18 seconds left and winning 78 75 in overtime. Tim Halloran scores 37 points while Brad Verdun grabs 15 rebounds as Dwight improves to 9 0 and advances to the semifinals versus Woodland.
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Newark Norsemen Set For Consolation Semi Final
Newark earned a 72 to 65 win over Somonauk to advance to the Plano Holiday Tournament consolation semi finals against Seneca's Fighting Irish at 3 p.m. Four Newark players reached double figures led by Tracy Clausel with 21 and Mark Chelsea 17. Somonauk’s McGrill had 24 in a losing effort as Newark improves to 5 and 2.
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Morris Wrestlers Shine In Rockford Boyland Clash
In the Rockford Boyland Wrestling Tournament Morris logged eight wins and three losses in the first round with one forfeit. Three Morris wrestlers won the second round while five lost. Durkee McTague and DeLong advanced, and Funte Yard Dergo Tim Funte Belt fell. Wrestle-backs start morning with semis this afternoon and finals tonight.
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Veisor shines as Hawks blank Leafs in Toronto
Chicago goalie Mike Veisor turned back 31 shots for a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs as Stan Mikita provided the help with a goal and an assist. Mikita assisted on Bob Murray's 50 foot winner and added another late tally. The Hawks moved to 5-2-2 in their last nine and took a six point lead in the Smythe Division. Elsewhere, Pittsburgh-Washington drew 2-2, Philadelphia beat New York 4-3, Boston-Cleveland tied 5-5, and New York Islanders defeated Los Angeles 4-3.
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Walton-less Blazers top Pistons 111 106 in Chicago
Portland without Bill Walton due to a knee injury beat Detroit 111 106 as Lloyd Neal led with 31 points and Portland snapped the Pistons five game win streak. Lionel Hollins added 17 and Marice Lucas hit key free throws late in a tense comeback.
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Skins Fall to Southwestern in Wood River Tournament
Morris Redskins drop to 4-5 after a 70 60 defeat at Southwestern. Mitch Wenger nets 21 points and Don Taylor ties with 21 for Southwestern. Coach Mackinson cites the late three quarter press as key and eyes a Jan 6 conference clash with Batavia.
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Seneca Defeats Earlville in Plano Holiday Tournament
Seneca Fighting Irish upset Earlville 65 to 52 in Plano with a 24 point first quarter. John Mann led with 23 points while Mike Chapman and Gary Higgins added 10 each as Seneca built a 40-20 halftime lead and improved to 5-4. They face Newark at 3 p.m. next.
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