Baltimore Countships Thrive as City Teams Lead
Baltimore enjoys a historic sports surge as the Orioles win the World Series, Colts claim AFC title and Super Bowl run, Bullets lead NBA Central, and Clippers top their division. Team executives praise city unity while cautioning about pressure to stay dominant amidst fans and Chamber of Commerce chatter.
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Bubba Smith balances food love with Super Bowl prep
Colts defensive end Bubba Smith, weighing 263 pounds after shedding 32 pounds, lives in a two-unit Baltimore penthouse with a wall removed between spaces. He plans to winter in Los Angeles and predicts a defensive battle in the Super Bowl against Dallas. Smith praises coach Don McCafferty, recalls Shula controversy, and cites Gino Marchetti as a tutor while reflecting on his ongoing development.
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Smith Leads Campbell Open After 69 As Casper Stays Close
Bob Smith shot a 69 to grab a two stroke lead at the Glenn Campbell Los Angeles Open with a 36 hole total of 135 seven under par at Rancho Park. Defending champion Billy Casper and Tom Shaw tied for second at 137 as Arnold Palmer lingered at 142 and Tony Jacklin stood at 69 in the field.
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Battle Of Quarterbacks At The Hula Bowl
The 25th annual Hula Bowl in Honolulu features top senior quarterbacks led by All-American Joe Theismann of Notre Dame and Heisman winner Jim Plunkett of Stanford for the North, against Archie Manning and others for the South. The game airs 4:45 p.m. EST with coaches John Ralston and Hayden Fry guiding the squads.
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Tops In Sports Banquet Honors Stars Of Baseball
Baltimore AP banquet salutes baseball figures from past, present and future. Johnny Bench received the Babe Ruth Crown as 1970 top slugger. Bill Terry retroactively honored for 1930 .401 season. Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson, Dave McNally, Sam McDowell also honored. Orioles figures Weaver Murtaugh Spriggs. Powell named Most Valuable Oriole. Robinson praised for World Series. Spriggs named Maryland's Star of the Future. Orioles executives Hoffberger Dalton Armstrong honored.
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Rico Carty Signs With Atlanta Braves
Rico Carty, NL batting leader last season, signed his 1971 contract with the Atlanta Braves. He broke his left leg in a December Dominican League collision and is expected back around June. Braves VP Paul Richards hopes he rejoins by June as Carty plans to attend spring training in Florida.
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Pro Basketball By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Detroit win over Cincinnati
Detroit beat Cincinnati 115 to 109 in a pro basketball game reported by AP. Boston defeated Phoenix 122 to 114. Los Angeles topped Philadelphia 123 to 1. Portland edged Chicago 115 to 105.
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Judge Rules In Haywood Cage Case
In Los Angeles U S District Judge Warren J Ferguson ruled largely for and against Spencer Haywood in his suit against the NBA The Denver Rockets sought to keep him from playing for any team The judge kept Haywoods temporary restraining order against the NBA for 10 days allowing the Seattle SuperSonics to resume play after their December 28 signing The decision hinges on prima facie evidence and antitrust questions in the four year NCAA rule case
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North-South Senior Bowl set with Pastorini and Hunter to start
North and South squads prepare for the 22nd Senior Bowl in Mobile with Dani Pastorini of Santa Clara and Scott Hunter of Alabama named as starting quarterbacks. The North will face a stout South defense at Ladd Memorial Stadium as NBC carries the game. Weather forecasts a clearing, mid 50s, and each winner earns 1500 dollars.
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Orioles face profit thin line amid championship glory
Baltimore Orioles executives announced a profit of 345161 at the annual meeting while noting regular season income would have broken even without playoff and World Series earnings. The board approved a 140 per share dividend, amid a season with strong road attendance but lower home turnout. Manager Hoffberger warned of potential midseason price rises, and director Harry Dalton signaled upcoming payroll growth with big-name signings kept secret.
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Ryun Plans Comeback After Disenchantment
SAN FRANCISCO AP Jim Ryun, 23, announced plans for a comeback after quitting 18 months ago. He said he will not commit to the 1972 Olympics yet, and plans to run in the January 22 All-American Meet at the Cow Palace, with potential other meets to be announced. His last race was the June 1969 AAU nationals preliminaries in Miami.
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Maryland and South Carolina Clash Stir Fans in College Park
College Park Maryland AP seven Maryland student leaders pledge no violence at the Atlantic Coast Conference game with South Carolina amid a prior Dec 16 melee. Coach Driesell and athletic director Kehoe work to keep peace as all tickets sell out and SC prepares after a recent upset.
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Babe Ruth League Plans Annual Meeting in Frederick
The 13 to 15 year old Babe Ruth League in Frederick holds its organization meeting Tuesday January 12 at ? p.m. in the State Farm Office Building. Open to adults wanting to work with the league this season. Attendance of current Managers and officers is mandatory. Officers for the upcoming year will be elected.
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Fort Holabird Tops Detrick in 89-77 Basketball Win
Fort Holabird defeated Fort Detrick 89 to 77 on Thursday at the local fort. Morgan led the winners with strong scoring as Holabird claimed the victory.
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