Maryland's Rhodes Scholar McMillen Sets Scoring Mark in 96-60 Win
Maryland star Tom McMillen, a Rhodes Scholar, scored 17 points to break Gene Shue's Maryland career scoring record at 1,405 in a 96-60 victory over Richmond. He also grabbed 12 boards as Maryland extended a seven game win streak. Richmond was led by Aron Stewart with 23 points.
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Dave Davis
Southern Mississippi
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Ronnie Malone
Southern Missis
Houston Coach Guides 101-99 Comeback Victory
Houston coach Johnny Egan trusted Rudy Tomjanovich who scored 32 points including the go ahead jumper at 1:01 as the Rockets beat the 76ers 101-99. Tomjanovich delivered clutch scoring in the final minutes. VanArsdale led Philadelphia with 19. Other NBA results: Suns over Hawks 116-113, Knicks over Bullets 92-81, Pistons over Bucks 106-92, Kings over Celtics 109-97, Braves over Sonics 115-111.
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Alan Page Wins 1973 George Halas Trophy
Alan Page, 28, of the Minnesota Vikings, wins the 1973 George Halas Trophy as the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Once slowed by personal issues and a pulled muscle, Page is back to peak form and remarries, noted for speed, anticipation, and a signature onfield yell.
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Andretti Opens Four Year Drive For World Championship
Mario Andretti, a leading American racer, begins a four year plan this season aimed at capturing the world driving championship. The strategy centers on building a consistent title run through 1966.
Successful college coaches resist offers of pro teams
In New Orleans AP reports two dominant coaches Ara Parseghian of Notre Dame and Bear Bryant of Alabama stay in college ranks. Both praised campus life and mentoring younger players after Parseghian led Notre Dame to a 24 23 Sugar Bowl win over Alabama and a national championship claim.
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Nicklaus Opens Crosby Pro Am With Unprepared Haste
Jack Nicklaus arrives at Pebble Beach for the Bing Crosby National Pro Am Tour tied to three Monterey Peninsula courses. He admits little practice since Disney, hoping to quickly mount a month’s worth of work in two hours. Trevino absent. Palmer skips. Crosby hospitable with pleurisy.
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Arnold Palmer
Notre Dame legacy and Six-Yard Sitko's shadow
A nostalgic reflection on Notre Dame football from the Sitko era to present, noting undefeated runs in the 1940s, bowl policy shifts, and the 1970 Cotton Bowl pivot for funding. It contrasts past reverence with modern cynicism while recalling Rockne, Gipp, and The Gipper in a city that remembers its immortals.
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