Codfish Safari Fails to Net Cod Off Ocean City
A Baltimore Sun outdoor writer Earl Shelsby leads a bus trip to Ocean City for codfishing aboard the Capt. Bunting. Sharks dominate the day with only one 14 pound cod caught, leaving the group to lament the codfish capital’s off season luck.
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Cowboys Pass Coverage Worries Dolphins Warfield
Miami wide receiver Paul Warfield studied Dallas Cowboys films focusing on Mel Renfro as the Super Bowl VI matchup nears. Warfield praised Renfro’s All-Pro reputation and noted the Cowboys’ tough coverage and pass rush. The Dolphins fly to New Orleans for the January 16 game at Tulane Stadium following a strong conference title performance by Warfield.
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Weary Hawks Host Streaking Lakers Tonight
Hawks return from West Coast trip and must face the NBA record chasing Los Angeles Lakers in Atlanta. Coach Guerin notes the need for full-court pressure as Gail Goodrich leads a transformed attack. Bellamy leads Hawks in recent games as Atlanta aims for upset against the surging visitors.
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Vikings Alan Page Named Top NFL Defensive Player
Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings was named Defensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press. The 6 foot 4 inch, 245 pound tackle led with 109 tackles and 10 sacks in 1971, and was central to Minnesota's Western Division title run. Page led voting with 16 points, edging fellow defenders in a historic first DPOTY award.
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Cage Scores Narrow in Early Cage Action Across Matches
Coppin State defeated DC Teachers 84 to 28 in a cage game. University of Baltimore beat George Mason 74 to 73 in Virginia. Shaw University posted 96 against Hampton Institute 35. Newberry fell to Erskine 74 to 66. Morehead State topped Marshall 103 to 98 and Ohio Xavier lost to Thomas More 80 to 73.
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Junior High Basketball League Resumes at West Frederick
The Frederick Recreation Commission announces the Junior High League resumes play Saturday at West Frederick at 9 15 a m with the senior high division selecting teams Sunday at 1 p m Players must be present to be chosen for a team.
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Marti Leads Los Angeles Open With 65 First Round
Fred Marti shot a six under par 65 to take the first round lead at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open. He held a one stroke edge over five players tied at 66, including John Mahaffey Hale Irwin Curtis Sifford and George Archer. George Boutell carded 67 while others hit 68 and 69 as Arnold Palmer stood at 69 and Lee Trevino struggled with the greens.
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Rancho Park Golf Course
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Tom Weiskopf
Jim Wiechers
Larry Wood
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Harpers Ferry JV Falls to MSD in 67 41 Loss
Maryland School for the Deaf defeated Harpers Ferry junior varsity 67 to 41. Larry Johnson led MSD with 25 points, Pedro Jennings added 10 and 24 rebounds. Jennings and Johnson combined for 17 of MSD’s 27 field goals as MSD dominated boards and shot 50 percent.
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Frostburg Edged by VSZ Kosice 83 80 in Exhibition
Frostburg State lost 83 to 80 to VSZ Kosice in an exhibition game in Kosice. Frostburg trailed by 14 at one point as Fred Swick scored 22 points followed by Al Carter 19 Dana Cunningham 16 and Ray Pietras 14.
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Odom Shot While Stopping Home Invasion in Macon
Macon Georgia police report John Blue Moon Odom pitcher for the Oakland A's was shot twice as he confronted two youths attempting to break into a neighbor's house. Odom 26 was hospitalized in satisfactory condition after escorting his wife to the hospital and walking in. Detectives Huff and Brown are seeking the suspects. Odom is a Macon native who posted a 10 and 12 record for Oakland last season.
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