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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1971
Page
6
Jim Brown still holds the NFL single game record for rushing attempts with 39 carries in a 1959 game against the Chicago Cardinals, a landmark achievement noted in coverage of early league history.
Senator Ervin and ABA backer Cherry clash over a league merger selling entertainment and survival. They warn weaker teams may fail without a merger while noting losses that exceed $20 million since the ABA began. Tax-return details are demanded as a probe continues.
Penn State began football in 1887 with a 54-0 win over Bucknell. By that point the program had 85 years of history, boasting 459 victories, 232 losses and 39 ties in its all time record.
Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel settled a 1971 World Series bet with Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp. Mandel owed a bushel of Chesapeake Bay crabs if the Orioles lost to the Pirates, and delivered live crabs plus a large can of seasoning at a luncheon at the Maryland Governor's Mansion.
Baltimore owner Abe Pollin said the Bullets do not owe Paul Monroe deferred compensation after his trade to the New York Knicks. Monroe had sought at least 105000 for the option year with 50000 cash, Pollin stated amid Senate anti trust testimony. In college notes Maryland earns NCAA tournament regional bid and will face West Virginia in the opening round in Lynchburg Virginia with Howard awaiting in the semifinals.
Villanova retained the team title for the sixth straight year at the IC4A cross country meet in New York. Duke sophomore Bob Wheeter won the individual title in 24 minutes 27 seconds, with Villanova athletes Dave Wright and Marty Liguori placing second and third. Lehigh won the college division, while Tufts dominated the individual standings in the separate open race.
The University of Maryland basketball team opens the 1971-72 season with the tallest roster in school history led by 6-11 sophomore Tom McMillen. The lineup also includes 7-foot Mark Cartwright and 6-9 Len Elmore.
New York adds Wayne Connelly and Gene Carr plus Jim Lorentz from St Louis in a major NHL swap. Blues receive Jack Egers Andre Dupont Mike Murphy and a player to be named later. Carr led in junior scoring for Flin Flon Bombers last season with 38 goals 104 points.
Penn State meets Providence College in the Holiday Basketball Festival first round at Madison Square Garden on December 27. Other first round games feature Fordham vs Utah, St Peter's vs Duke, and Syracuse vs Louisville with semifinals on December 28 and finals on December 30.
Redskins star Larry Brown was discharged Monday from Georgetown University Hospital after about a week of treatment for a leg contusion.
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