Pro Bowl star Kenny Houston aims for record in AFC showcase
The Houston Oilers defensive back Kenny Houston, 27, heads to Memorial Coliseum for the 22nd Pro Bowl. He discusses his nine interception touchdowns last season and how his catching and focus earned him a rising record pace.
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Standings and results from major basketball leagues
The standings list NBA divisions with teams such as New York Philadelphia Cleveland and Milwaukee and show records, winning percentage, and games back. ABA East shows Kent Virginia New York Floridians Pittsburgh and Carolina with recent game outcomes and upcoming matchups.
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Purdue trainer to join Florida State as head trainer
Dick Milder, 29, assistant athletic trainer at Purdue for 2 1/2 years, will become head trainer and physical therapist at Florida State University in Tallahassee on February 1. He will be replaced at Purdue on a temporary basis by John Schrader, 23, of Lafayette, who will work there until entering physical therapy school in the fall.
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Hawkins Sparks Suns Past Knicks for 130 109 Victory
Connie Hawkins scored 40 points to lift the Phoenix Suns over the New York Knicks 130 109. Walt Frazier led New York with 21, while Dick Van Arsdale added 26 and Clem Haskins 21 for Phoenix. In another game, Elvin Hayes 27 and Calvin Murphy 22 fueled Houston’s 104 87 win over Cincinnati as Nate Archibald led Cincinnati with 27.
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Fort Stockton Panthers Fight Through District Struggles
The Fort Stockton Panthers trail Odessa Ector in District 2-3A standings after a tough 2-4 mark in recent games. Once 15-2, they’ve dropped four of seven since a 60-46 loss to Odessa Permian. Key wins include Pecos 69-52 and Seminole 55-53, with losses to Kermit, Andrews, and Monahans. Leaders include Bert Rainwater, Eloy Salcido, Luis Blanen, and Charles Roberts.
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Notre Dame Hurricanes Sink Further in Slump, Duquesne Beat Irish
Notre Dame fell to Duquesne 84-79 as the Irish extended a rough stretch to four losses in five games. Coach Dick Phelps blamed poor running and shooting, with injuries and discipline stripping the lineup. Other college results included Georgia Tech over Tulane 94-78 and Temple over St John’s 79-65, highlighting a tough night for several ranked and nearby teams.
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Evonne Goolagong Named AP Woman Athlete of the Year
Evonne Goolagong, 19 turning 20, won Wimbledon by defeating Billie Jean King and Margaret Court to earn 249 AP votes as the top woman athlete. Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Kathy Whitworth, and others followed in voting from reporters and broadcasters nationwide.
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Barstow Couple Wins Top Prizes in Contest
Barstow pair G B Crouch and Lois Crouch win first and second prizes in the Enterprise basketball contest. He misses one game and earns $5 while she misses two and receives $8. Third prize goes to Jim Craig Hess. top ten includes Adelino Contreras Jackie Thomason Jr. and others. Perfect score prize is $10.
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Nobelist Trojan Jess Hill feted at USC tribute dinner
Jess Hill, retired USC athletic director, was lauded as "the nobelist Trojan of them all" at a testimonial dinner on his 65th birthday. About 900 attendees gathered at the International Hotel as tributes included a Nixon congratulation tape and a Reagan telegram. Hill has since become commissioner of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association after 15 years at USC.
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