Pacers See One Man Show In ABA Film Preview
Indiana Pacers watched films of their ABA squad but saw only a one man show. The team noted basketball is a team sport and the reels lacked balance in the overview, according to Associated Press reporting.
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Four ex greats added to Football Hall of Fame class
Canton AP The Pro Football Hall of Fame increases to 85 inductees with enshrinement of George Connor Roosevelt Brown Dante Lavelli and Lenny Moore chosen by the 27 member Board of Selections. Induction scheduled August 2 alongside the Hall of Fame game. Connor played 18 seasons with the Bears from 1948 to 1955. Brown was Giants starting right tackle 1953 through 1965. Lavelli had 386 receptions for 6488 yards and 62 touchdowns in 11 Browns seasons.
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Touring pros propose barring Johnny Miller
In Tucson, top golfers debate excluding Johnny Miller from the tour after a string of dominant wins. Hale Irwin and others praise his superb short game, while rivals wonder how to beat him in the Dean Martin Tucson Open at the 7200 yard par 72 course. Miller enters as overwhelming favorite amid talk of barring him from competition.
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NCAA alters six rules in football safety changes
The NCAA Footbal Rules Committee made six minor changes focused on safety and game flow. Highlights include stricter mouthpiece enforcement, penalties for tearing away pads, referee authority to suspend play for dangerous conditions, and moving sideline team areas to the 30 yard line. Also standardized ball type and revised the free ball rule for punts and kickoffs.
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Colts Hire Marchibroda As Head Coach In Baltimore
Ted Marchibroda, after 14 NFL seasons as an assistant under George Allen, signs a three year deal to lead the Baltimore Colts. General Manager Joe Thomas says he sought a winner regardless of name and notes Marchibroda’s record of guiding nine consecutive winning offenses with Los Angeles and Washington. Marchibroda says he did not actively seek a head coaching job but values his time as an assistant.
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Trap Shoot Opens Pecos Club New Year
Pecos Rifle and Pistol club launches its new year with a Sunday trap shoot at the club range near the golf course. Registration starts at 1 p.m. Open to the public, three rounds of 25 birds each. Entry is $2 per round. winners receive trophies and medals.
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Killebrew Signs With Royals After Twins Exit
Harmon Killebrew agreed to join the Kansas City Royals as a designated hitter and pinch hitter after leaving the Minnesota Twins. The 38 year old, chasing more years and a pennant shot, cited Kansas City’s ballpark and chance to win as factors. He hit 559 career home runs and 13 in 1974 with Minnesota, after a 14 year reign as a fearsome slugger.
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The Greatest Himself Named Male Athlete of Year 1974
Muhammad Ali was chosen AP Male Athlete of the Year 1974 with 162 votes after beating Joe Frazier and reclaiming the heavyweight title with a knockout of George Foreman in Africa. Hank Aaron and Lou Brock followed in voting, and Chris Evert was named Female Athlete of the Year.
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Net teams square off in Saturday dual meet setup
Tennis action returns to Pecos courts with Pecos and Odessa Ector high school players in a Saturday dual meet starting at 9 30 a m Coach Ken Garlitz notes weekly meets leading to the April district in Pecos April 11 and 12. Pecos faces Kermit in a separate January 25 dual as juniors join the action. Fans encouraged to travel with the team across the area.
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