College Gridiron TV Ratings Hit Ten Year Low
AP report notes Nielsen ratings show college football at a decade low with ABC at 9.9 and CBS at 9.6 for the season. Parity, more cable options, and scheduling cycles hurt viewership as Notre Dame, USC, Penn State largely absent from top games. Howard Cosell interviews Sugar Ray Leonard during Bucs Packers game amid boxing return questions.
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Kings Sweep Seattle 105 99 in road win without Vranes
Kansas City used a fast start to beat Seattle 105-99 as Vranes and Gus Williams sat with ankle injuries. Eddie Johnson led the Kings with 12 points in the first quarter and 33 overall, while Seattle’s Tom Chambers scored 28 and Al Wood 24. Coach Fitzsimmons praised the early burst and Johnson’s late steadiness, and Wilkens lauded Reggie King’s return from hospital.
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Young Pup Shines At Pratt Winter Outdoor Conclave
Harris News Service details Pratt Kansas hosting the Outdoor Writers of Kansas winter conclave with a social hour by Pratt Chamber of Commerce. The quail pheasant hunt led by Kansas Fish and Game showcased a budding Brittany pup named Ninnescah Buck Shot and the host Rob Manes plus guides Rob, Mike Miller. Buck Shot impressed with early retrieves, while Lady Bird lingered aloof. Buck showed enthusiasm and improved footing through the day.
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Bradshaw Seeks Help From Ailing Arm With Myna Bird
Pittsburgh QB Terry Bradshaw relies on acupuncture and a $12,000 device for his elbow. He then meets Rajah, a $12 million insured myna bird, claimed to aid athletes. Owner Collin Kerr says the bird, from Toronto, once helped teams and believes it can boost Bradshaw’s readiness for the Browns game. Bradshaw has not thrown since re injuring the elbow, with a 50 50 chance of playing and Cliff Stoudt ready to start if needed.
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Battle Of College Big Men Fizzles Out
Georgetown tops South Carolina State 97-67 as Patrick Ewing sits out second half after head impact. Giles fouls trouble limits Bulldogs. Georgetown advantages include strong bench scoring and quickness. Maryland routs Eastern Shore 104-69 as Adrian Branch leads with early dunk and solid guarding.
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Coaches Sought for Ottawa Youth Basketball Teams
The Ottawa Recreation Commission seeks coaches for seventh, eighth, and ninth grade youth basketball teams. Interested applicants should call Don Willlama at 242-1939.
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