Courageous jockey Mary Bacon named athlete of the year
Philadelphia sports writers honor Mary Bacon for comebacks from severe injuries including a broken back crushed pelvis and a six day unconscious spell after racing. Bobby Clarke of the Flyers earns Professional Athlete of the Year and John Cappelletti is top amateur. Bacon reflects on riding as freedom and resilience.
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UPI
Playboy
Mary Bacon
Philadelphia Sprts Writers Association
Association
Mrs. Bacon
Bobby Clarke
Philadelphia Flyers
John Cappelletti
Penn State
McLeod leads Yuma dogs into racing business future
A whimsical profile of Jimmy McLeod venturing into greyhound racing near Yuma. The piece notes his kennel, the management split with Harry Rogers, and plans for yearling races at Yuma then Portland, with ambitions toward Florida and California markets. It also recalls local sports crossovers and a Spahn anecdote about a greyhound and rabbits.
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McLeod
Yuma
Jimmy
Sharks
Jimmy Mcreod
Horkey
Mrs. Mac
Rhonda Honda
Golder Guyte
Fielder
Dave Kelly
Bill Saunders
Goalieac
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Arizona
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California
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Notre Dame survives Spartan rally with late Paterno jumper
In a top 5 showdown Notre Dame edged Michigan State 91 89 as freshman Bill Paterno hit a 1 foot jumper with two seconds left. Vanderbilt clinched a 4 7 05 triumph over Alabama after Lee Fowler and a late free throw sequence.
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Commodores
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Canisius
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Digger Phelps
Spartans
Pure Due
Gary Brokaw
John Shumate
Terry Fowler
Paterno
UCLA
Lee Fowler
Vanerbilt
Houston Aeros overwhelm Jersey Knights in rough 7 4 win
Frank Hughes Andra Hinse and Larry Lund led the Aeros with 11 points and four goals as Houston routed the Jersey Knights 7 4. A fight erupted late, producing 99 penalty minutes and four ejections as the game closed.
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Frank Hughes
Andra Hinse
Larry Lund
Houston Aeros
Jerse Knights
Hughes
Frustration and Progress in Women Track and Sports
San Diego athlete Patty Johnson, billed as the Billie Jean King of track, laments limited attention to women’s sports and unequal prizes. Johnson holds indoor world and American hurdles records, compares funding to male events, and recalls AAU chastisement for being “unladylike.” She notes chaperone rules and funding disparities while highlighting broader battles for equality in school sports amid a separate Illinois suit by Rachel Lavin challenging gender barriers in high school athletics.
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Billie Jean King
AAU
Mather
Donald Fontana
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U.S
Illinois High School Association
Chicago Board of Education
Fontana
NHL WHA Nearing Truce Amid Antitrust Fight
NHL President Clarence Campbell said most teams agreed to terms for settlement with the WHA as antitrust litigation exceeding 50 million dollars looms. An out of court deal stalled by the Board of Governors, with trial set for March 28 and further talks planned in Philadelphia before Judge Leon A. Higginbotham.
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Chicago
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U.S
Leon A. Higginbotham
UCLA USC Prepares for Basketball Showdown at Pauley Pavilion
USC coach Bob Boyd defends not stalling against UCLA after a 65-54 loss, insisting momentum favored his team at times. UCLA coach John Wooden notes Oregon’s potential title push and praises the Ducks’ rugged play as both programs eye strong league finishes and NCAA playoff prospects. Bob Miller recalls past losses to Oregon and hopes both Los Angeles schools perform well against the Ducks, as Long Beach State chases conference and postseason goals with an eight game win streak and a looming Long Beach showdown.
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Pauley
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College Basketball Results From Multiple Matchups Across Conferences
Scores show a wide range of results including Fairfield beating unknown opponent 64 to 47, Kentucky 93 over Marshall 72, Tulane 80, Birmingham Southern 81, Canisius 58, and Texas Southern 4 in a chaotic roundup with many teams and partial figures. Notable individual tallies include Nicolls Harvey 29 and Kenteky 73.
Walton wins Sullivan Award amid Lakers NBA chatter
Bill Walton speaks about the Sullivan Award with UCLA teammates and coach John Wooden in a post ceremony tone. He stresses the honor reflects on the team and his coach, not just himself, and cites his aim to beat Oregon next while remaining with his current team.
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J.D. Morgan
Weeden
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Crenshaw Leads Young Field In Desert Classic
Arnies notes list Ben Crenshaw as a top contender with a group of rising stars including Eddie Pearce John Mahasley Andy North Jim Simons and Forrest Ferler. The Desert Classic at Indian Wells features 6500 yards and a final round at the home course with Rosburg the prior winner in 1972. More than 500000 was donated to charity by last year’s Hope tournament. Amateurs pay 500 if desert-course players and 1000 otherwise. Admission is 5 midweek and weekend access opens. Terry Small 69 at Westward Hi qualified for the Bob Hope Desert Classic along with 23 others. Rob Unger also posted 68 during qualifiers.
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Young Lions
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John Mahatley
Andy North
Jim Simons
Forrest Ferler
Orville Mondy
Doug Sarders
Dave
Indian Wells
Bob Rosburg
Long Beach
Terry Small
Westward Hi Country Club
Rob Unger
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