Trojan recruits heat up as Pac-8 sets LOI date
The Pac-8 adopts a March 16 LOI filing date sparking a scramble for top prep football talent. USC targets include Charles Young a 6-4 linebacker from Fresno and Sam Cunningham a 6-3 running back from Santa Barbara, with strong interest reported. Other names mentioned include Mike Wells of Normal Illinois and Charlie Weaver of Arizona Western. USC staff assign praise to Larry Smith Rams pick and note Terry Hanratty’s pro draft placement. The piece also covers coaching notes on McKay and Gibbs, plus various track and basketball teasers involving USC and peers.
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Zoo Keeper Wins Top Fuel at Winternationals
John Mulligan known as The Zoo Keeper wins the Top Fuel Eliminator at the Winternationals in Pomona. He ties for top speed at 225 mph, defeats Don Prudhomme in the final, and earns 6500 dollars after upgrading the car Saturday night. Other winners include David Grassi in Top Gas and Ken Dondero in Super Eliminator.
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Bullets Beat Detroit by Range of 22 in NBA clash
Baltimore, leading the division, coasted to a 128-106 victory over Detroit. It marked the Bullets 38th win with 15 losses, tying the club record for most victories in a season set three years earlier. They improved to 29 games remaining as Ballinore led early and built a 105-50 cushion in the third quarter. Lou Hudson scored 35 for Avanta in a 101-103 win over San Diego. Philadelphia rallied to down Chicago 113-104 at the Spectrum after Chet Walker sparked a late surge. Gail Goodrich added 37 in Phoenix 222-121 over Milwaukee.
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Beliveau Hat Trick Tops Hawks in Televised 6-4 Victory
Montreal star Jean Beliveau scored his 5th hat trick and first this season to spark a 6-4 win over the Chicago Black Hawks in a national telecast. Hull played on a injured hand for the Hawks as St. Louis beat Toronto 6-3 and Boston extended its 17 game win streak with a 4-2 win over Detroit.
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Namath Says OJ Simpson Might Not Make Pro Grade
Joe Namath, in an interview with the Asahi Evening News, questions whether OJ Simpson will transition successfully to professional football. Namath warns that college greatness does not guarantee NFL success and that Simpson must prove himself anew in the pros.
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Amon wins Australian Grand Prix in Ferrari
New Zealander Chris Amon won the Australian Grand Prix at Lakeside near Brisbane driving a Ferrari. The victory strengthens his lead in the Tasman Cup Championship with two races remaining. In a separate item, Rocky Mount report notes Donald A DeJardin named general manager of the Houston Mavericks of the ABA.
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Lakers Fall as Kings Spark Clutch Win in San Francisco
San Francisco surged early with Clyde Lee Thurmond baskets while William King sealed a 63 minute duel for the Kings, erasing the Lakers five game streak. Keith Erickson traveled in the final 22 seconds as Johnny Egan muffed overtimes. Chamberlain and Thurmond logged the full game, five fouls apiece, Chamberlain courting 761 games without fouling out.
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Lolas Prove Speed Second to Durability in Daytona Race
In Daytona Beach the 24 hours endurance race crowned durable Lola-Chevy T70S machines over Porsches. Mark Donohue expressed surprise as Stuttgart Porsches failed to finish, with the Penske Lola and a second Lola driven by James to claim top spots on the 3.81-mile circuit.
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Stars Lose Sight of Hoop in Nets 96 85 Victory
The New York Nets beat the Stars 96 85 as New York held Stars to one field goal in the final quarter. Randy Mahaffey sparked a late third quarter push with a layup and free throws, while Severn Tart led Houston past Minnesota 94 87. Taft starred for Dallas with 20 points in a trade return game.
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Graebner Captures Fidel ity Bankers Indoor Title
Graebner, ranked No. 2 amateur, overcame two match points in the third set to defeat Thomas Koch of Brazil 6-3 10-12 9-7 in Richmond Va for the singles championship. Koch had upset third seed Cliff Richey and top seed Arthur Ashe en route to the final.
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