Panthers stay unbeaten with 66 35 win over Beecher
Gardner-South Wilmington improved to 17-0 after a 66-35 home victory over Beecher Tuesday night. Mike Maher led with 15 points, Dean Vigna and Mark Sorenson added 10 each as GSW shot 70 percent in the first half and built a 40-21 halftime lead. Coach Jim Fair praised bench depth, noting eight or nine players produced and Beecher struggled with open shots and no press in the second half. The frosh-soph team beat Beecher 51-40 to move to 8-2, with GSW set to host Forrest Friday.
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Kuhn Delays Verdict On Blue Trade To Reds
Vida Blue's future remains unsettled after a six hour hearing led by Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn regarding the Oakland A's deal to trade Blue to the Cincinnati Reds for 1.75 million dollars and minor leaguer Dave Revering. The session adjourned with plans to resume January 24, aiming for a decision within about three days after testimony concludes.
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Ali Silent on Birthday Before Spinks Title Fight
Muhammad Ali, turning 36 in Miami Beach, took a small bite of his 75 cake then resumed training for the February 15 Las Vegas bout with Leon Spinks. An aide said Ali will not talk to the press during his preparation, a policy he may maintain for some time.
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Morris falls to Oswego in varsity and jayvee bowling
Morris Consolidated High School bowed to Oswego in both varsity and jayvee matches Tuesday. Varsity total pins were 1,377 to 1,340 and jayvees 1,118 to 1,083. Michele Newton led Morris with a 158 single and 306 series while Carol Metzger paced Oswego with a 150 game and 293 series. Morris sits at 2-4 and will host Sycamore Friday.
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Pro hockey Morris bowling standings
A compact sports brief lists Morris hockey and bowling standings, highlighting team positions and recent results. The item notes shifts in rankings and upcoming fixtures, with emphasis on performance momentum for fans and local readers.
Veeck Pushes Numbers Over Dollars For Sox 1978 Run
Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck outlines a 1978 strategy built on signing many players at lower costs rather than big free agent deals. He predicts more home runs than last season, highlights new additions including Bobby Bonds, Ron Blomberg, and Chet Lemon, and notes plans to add parking and storage near Comiskey Park while keeping the team at the current venue.
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Red Devils rally past Coalers 65 62 on late free throws
MVK edges Coal City 65 62 as Bob Murray fouled and hit two free throws with about 25 seconds left. Tony Marietta led Coal City with 23 points while Murray and Punke contributed 17 and 14 for MVK. Coal City trailed at halftime 34 34, surged in the fourth but fell short.
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Indians fall to Cats 76-68 in the loss
Minooka Indians drop to Plainfield 76-68 as struggles in the first and third quarters offset strong second and fourth periods. Key scorers include Chi Kovel with 24 for Minooka, Hogan 24 for Plainfield, Erickson 20, and Dempsay 10 for Minooka. Next up, Minooka hosts Plano in a conference game.
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Arkansas Tops Texas A&M In Rough Southwestern Conference Showdown
Arkansas defeated Texas A&M 84-68 as a late melee between Sidney Moncrief of Arkansas and Jarvis Williams of A&M sparked a bench-clearing incident. Razorbacks, led by Ron Brewer's 29 points, improve to 15-1 overall and 3-1 in the SWC while A&M falls to 1-3 conference play.
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Portland Bulls win grips NBA night with lateFree throws miss
Portland Trail Blazers edged Buffalo Braves 96-94 as Randy Smith failed to convert two late free throws with two seconds left. Buffalo coach Fitzsimmons lamented 0-3 against Portland, while Jack Ramsay praised tough, improving play. Other scores: Atlanta 111 Kansas City 90, Chicago 105 Indiana 104, New Orleans 99 Houston 95, San Antonio 119 Seattle 113, Milwaukee 119 New Jersey 109, Denver 104 Cleveland 89, Los Angeles 121 New York 108.
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