Bench repeats MVP honor in stunning NL season
Cincinnati's Johnny Bench, 24, repeated as National League Most Valuable Player after a breakout 1972 season with 125 RBIs and a .270 average. He led NL with 40 homers during a late May surge as the Reds won the pennant, with Billy Williams second and Willie Stargell third in the voting. Carlton, the Cy Young winner, ranked fifth. Bench joins Roy Campanella and two other catchers as NL MVP repeaters. Iowa prepares for Michigan after a 16-14 loss to Wisconsin.
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Jam Boree of Champions features Cedar Rapids area contenders
The 1972 Jam boree of Champions at North Linn on Friday November 10 will showcase last year's state consolation winner as the featured team. Calamus and Monticello begin at 6:30 followed by Fayette versus Maquoketa Valley at 7:15 and West Central versus Center Point at 8. The final pairing is Anamosa against North Linn. Admission is $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for students.
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Lachemann Named Manager For Burlington Bees
Rene Lachemann, 27, named manager for Burlington Iowa in the Midwest League Bees organization. Former catcher first baseman for Toledo Oaks in the American Association with a .216 average, 11 home runs, and 36 RBIs last season.
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Oclwein Basketball League expands to 14 teams
The final meeting of the Oclwein Basketball League produced a record 14 clubs for Sunday play starting November 19 at 4 p.m. In split conferences seven teams join the National Basketball League and seven form the American Basketball League with playoffs and an All Star game planned. League director Hap Wyver berg urged teams to submit a $10 entry fee to cover gym use lights showers and officials before November 12.
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LSU defense to halt No. 2 Alabama
In a classic SEC showdown in Birmingham, LSU and Alabama, both unbeaten, prep for a clash with strong defenses. LSU faces Alabama’s potent ground game while Bert Jones leads the Tigers’ aerial attack against a stingy pass defense.
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TARRIS BACK AMES
Split end Harris returned to drills as Iowa State prepared for Saturday’s home finale with third-ranked Nebraska. Harris, the Cyclones’ leading receiver, sat out last week’s Oklahoma game with a deep thigh bruise.
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Barry misses FT record chase in Warriors win
Barry sought a season long free throw mark as Golden State beat Buffalo 105 91 at Buffalo Auditorium. He missed his first foul shot in 40 attempts this season despite scoring 15 points. Jeff Mullins and Clyde Lee fueled the rally as the NBA action also saw Hawks over Bullets in OT and Lakers over Rockets. Pacers beat Tams and Conquistadors defeated Nets in ABA play.
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Colorado Rejects Olympic Games
In Colorado voters rejected state funding for the 1976 Winter Games, with 343,832 ballots against and 232,159 in favor as precincts reported. Governor Love said funds would not be forced on the state, while opponents led by Citizens for Colorado's Future hailed the result citing cost and growth concerns.
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Bowling results highlight players and scores
Readable bowling scores list includes Jeanne Kadlee 174 Karla Olander 191 Caral Dunnington 176 Ruby Westphal 176 Bonnig Clay 177 204 515 Mabel Kuper 175 184 511 Kale Steffenia Snooks Eisner 170 Betty Kuehn 212 500 Ben Koh 190.
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Ruby Westphal
Bonnig Clay
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Kale Steffenia
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