Pistons Rated Most Improved by Association
The Detroit Pistons lead the NBA in most improved team voting. They beat the Royals 115 112 to reach their 10th win of the season, aided by Bob Lanier and Steve Mix who each made the final six points. Chicago defeated Seattle 113 101 in Chicago and Los Angeles won on the road.
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Stanford Faces Washington in Rose Bowl Bid Run
Stanford pursues a Rose Bowl spot against Washington as the Pac Eight race heats up. Jim Plunkett and Sonny Sixkiller clash as top passers in a slate of major games and NBA style box scores feature Celtics and Pistons in midseason action.
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Flood Agrees To Play For Senators In ’71
Curt Flood will join the Washington Senators next season as center fielder under the reserve clause. The agreement followed a meeting with owner Bob Short and commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The Phillies receive Greg Goossen, Gene Martin, and Jeff Terpko in exchange for Flood’s contract.
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Dibbles Earns SWC Defensive Player Honor At Baylor
Dallas sophomore Larry Dibbles, 6 foot 7, 20 pounds, earned the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Week after 11 tackles and a fumble recovery against Baylor. Coaches praise his ball pursuit and raw drive as he pursues a future All American goal for TCU.
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Bugner Outpoints Johnson In Multifold London Bout
In London Joe Bugner 213 1/2 defeated George Scrap Iron Johnson 224 1/2 in a ten round decision. Mark Rowe 160 from England stopped Danny Perez 155 1/4 in Brooklyn. George Foreman from Los Angeles knocked out Lou Bailey in Oklahoma City, three heavyweights featured.
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Little Fauss and Big Halsy and Racing Endurance on Screen
The piece praises Little Fauss and Big Halsy for authentic motorcycle racing depictions with real locations in California and Arizona. It notes Redford’s performance, close-range camera mounts on bikes, and stunts by pro riders, contrasting racing dangers with the glamour of film. It also surveys editors’ views on motor sports popularity, Indy 500 leading, and the Ontario Speedway’s rising profile.
Gibson Wins Cy Young Award for Cardinals Pitcher
Bob Gibson, 23 7 with the St. Louis Cardinals, edged Gaylord Perry for the Cy Young in balloting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Gibson totaled 118 points, earning 23 of 24 first place votes as Perry took the remaining first place. The 35 year old right hander will receive no salary increase, having already signed a 150 000 contract, likely a record for the era.
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Gary Cuozzo Named NFL Offensive Player of the Week
Vikings quarterback Gary Cuozzo earned the AP Offensive Player of the Week after passing for 253 yards and two touchdowns in a 30 17 win over the Lions. Coach Bud Grant praised Cuozzo's steady leadership as Minnesota moved into sole first in the Central Division.
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MVC inks Pasadena Bowl tie with PCAA
The Missouri Valley Conference signs a two year contract with options to meet the Pacific Coast Athletic Association champion in the Pasadena Bowl on December 19. MVC champion becomes the eastern rep in Pasadena. San Diego State is a top PCAA power and recent bowl participant.
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Roberts In Fears Out For Saints Coaching Change
New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr. fired head coach Tom Fears 46 after a 1-5-1 season start, naming J. D. Roberts as interim coach. Fears said he was shocked by the abrupt move after four years guiding the expansion Saints.
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