Glover Wins Lombardi Award After Star NFL Run
Nebraska star Rich Glover accepted the Lombardi Award as the nation’s top lineman after earlier earning the Outland Trophy. He recalled nervousness about speaking, noted his 221 career tackles, 27 tackles for loss, two national titles, and two Orange Bowls, and predicted a pro role at middle linebacker.
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Jabbar condemns killers in Muslim center case
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said only crazy people would commit the Washington slayings at a Muslim community home he owned. He described the American Hanafi Muslim Center as an orthodox group and said he never lived there, buying the house in 1971 for donation.
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Cardinals hire Coryell to revitalize offense
Don Coryell, 48, was named the St. Louis Cardinals head coach to restore scoring punch. The San Diego State coach, known for a potent attack, has produced NFL QBs Dennis Shaw and Don Horn and replaces fired Bob Holloway. Coryell’s teams set 18 NCAA records during 12 seasons with SDSU.
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Cepeda Signs Free Agent Deal With Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox sign Orlando Cepeda a 35 year old veteran to bolster right handed power at Fenway Park. Cepeda once rookie of the year and 1967 NL MVP joins amid past knee issues and a history with the Giants Cardinals and Braves.
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UCLA Bruins Face San Francisco In Key Paced Showdown
UCLA seeks a 58th straight win as it hosts San Francisco at Pauley Pavilion. Dons coach Bob Gaillard insists on a fast pace, while UCLA battles flu for guard Tommy Curtis and relies on defense as both teams push for the win.
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Braves Rally Past Hawks 127-125 Behind McAdoo's 32
Bob McAdoo scores a season high 32 points guiding the Buffalo Braves to a 127-125 win over Atlanta on Thursday night. The margin tightens as Buffalo holds off the Hawks in a high scoring NBA contest.
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Ruidoso Downs season set to start May 19
RUIDOSO DOWNS N M The 1973 meeting at Ruidoso Downs begins Saturday May 19 and runs through Labor Day covering 64 race days one more than last year. Purses total about 31/4 million with the All American Futurity extended to 440 yards and top purses near 1 million. Other major stakes include the 300000 Kansas Futurity and the 225000 Rainbow Derby.
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Foreman Frazier Title Fight Hopes Rely On Courage Says Joe Louis
Joe Louis told reporters in Kingston that Foreman must prove courage in the world heavyweight title bout with Joe Frazier. Louis, fresh from London, praised Foreman’s size and power but warned the challenger must show resilience if tagged. He contrasted Frazier’s brute pressure with Foreman’s potential finesse and noted Frazier’s offense centers on strength.
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Tiny bug downs mighty Miami in Pro Bowl week
Miami defender Nick Buoniconti and end Bill Stanfill battled London flu that left them in bed with 162 degree fever and chills. Teammate Dick Anderson ran errands as Buoniconti hoped to be well enough to play in the Pro Bowl after Super Bowl VII.
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Texans Flock to Falcon and Bentsen Rio Grande Parks
Thousands of winter travelers visit Falcon State Park near Zapata County and Bentsen Rio Grande State Scenic Park near Mission. The areas offer year round fishing and bird watching with rare species such as groove billed antbird green jay and Lichtenstein's oriole.
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