Staubach-led Pokes will pull no punches against Cardinals
Dallas coach Tom Landry vows a hard game against the St. Louis Cardinals to clinch the NFC East and secure a playoff berth. He credits Roger Staubach's leadership and the defense for the team’s six game win streak and strong postseason positioning.
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Gilmore shines as Colonels crush Cougars in ABA clash
Artis Gilmore, the 7 foot 2 rookie from Jacksonville, scored 34 as the Kentucky Colonels routed the Carolina Cougars 137 to 93. The win marked the largest margin in Colonels history while Gilmore leads the ABA with about 206 rebounds per game and shatters defenses with strong blocks and inside scoring.
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Rockets edge Hawks in overtime as Meely nails game winner
Houston rallies from 18 down to force OT, where rookie Cliff Meely hits a baseline jumper with four seconds left to seal a 117-115 win over Atlanta. Lantz scores 26 of his 30 in the first half, Hayes adds 28, while Celtics, Suns, Bucks also win in NBA action.
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Rondon Targets Foster After KO Win in Cleveland
Vicente Rondon retained his WBA light heavyweight title with a knockout of Doyle Baird in the eighth round here. The Venezuelan champion dominated with combinations and earned his fourth title defense in 10 months. After the bout promoter Agustin Barros voiced interest in a Foster bout in San Juan on February 18.
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NBA Standings and Schedule Snapshot from Eastern Atlantic Division
Eastern Conference Atlantic standings show Boston and Philadelphia leading with win totals and percentages. Central and Pacific divisions list Cleveland, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Milwaukee among others with current records. Evening results include Phoenix over Cincinnati and Boston over Seattle, with several upcoming games noted across multiple arenas and teams.
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Kentucky State Leads AP College Division Poll for 1971-72
Kentucky State led The Associated Press first weekly College Division poll for 1971-72 with 275 points and six first place votes. Evansville second with 233 points, Wisconsin Eau Claire third at 226, Cheyney State fourth, Louisiana Tech fifth, Tennessee State sixth, Assumption seventh, Akron eighth, Eastern Illinois ninth, and Stephen F. Austin tenth.
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Hurston Drafted by Bills Then Picked Up by Chiefs
Linebacker Chuck Hurston, drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1965 but never playing for them, was claimed on waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs. A Bills official quipped about his absence seven years earlier, and Hurston replied he went to the Super Bowl.
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Toughest Golf Courses Named by Golf Digest Panel
A Golf Digest panel lists the 10 toughest courses. The lineup includes Augusta National in Georgia Harbour Town in South Carolina Medinah in Illinois Merion East in Pennsylvania Oakland Hills in Michigan Oakmont in Pennsylvania Olympic Club Lake in California Pebble Beach in California Pinehurst in North Carolina and Valley in New Jersey Clementon.
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Oilers’ off‑season turnover sparks coaching speculation
Houston Oilers face a flurry of staff changes as Bud Adams and GM John Breen dismiss several assistants including Ernie Zwahlen and Walt Schlinkman. Coach Ed Hughes faces scrutiny over relationship tensions and potential further moves as season reviews continue.
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