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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1972

Page

3

Chuck Noll Named UPI AFC Coach of the Year

Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers wins United Press International AFC Coach of the Year on 20 ballots. He edged Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins by four votes after guiding Pittsburgh from last to division champions in 1970.

Joe Carnicelli UPI New York Chuck Noll Pittsburgh Steelers Noll Steelers United Press International AFC Don ‘Shula Miami Dolphins Nick Skorich Cleveland Shula Baltimore Colts Bill Austin Pittsburgh Detroit Dolphins Skorich Browns Lou Rymkus Houston Wally Lemm Jack Faulkner Denver al Davis Oakland Lou Saban Buffalo Mike Holovak Boston John Rauch Hank Stram Kansas City Paul Brown Cincinnati Don Shula Miami

Ramsay Sees Buffalo Falls Flat Against Knicks

Buffalo coach Jack Ramsay voiced dissatisfaction after the Braves lost 107-86 to the New York Knicks. Buffalo committed 30 turnovers and trailed 37-13 after the first quarter, marking their seventh straight road defeat. Willis Reed and Earl Monroe led New York with 10 points apiece in a 25-4 run.

United Press International Buffalo Jack Ramsay Braves New York Knicks Ramsay Knicks National Basketball Association Milwaukee Detroit Baltimore Atlanta Golden State Cleveland Willis Reed Earl Monroe Walt Frazier New York Bob McAdoo Kareem Abdul- Jabbar Bob Dan

Whalers and Saints Triumph in WHA Action

George Morrison Tom Webister Rosaire Paiement each scored twice as Minnesota and Hartford posted victories. Morrison added his ninth and tenth goals to lift the Saints 4 2 over Los Angeles Sharks and Serviss netted LA’s first goal before a disallowed tally. Webster struck twice for New England in a 5 3 win over Quebec.

United Press International George Morrison Tom Webister Rosaire Paiement World Hockey Association Tom ‘Serviss Morrison Minnesota Fighting Saints Los Angeles Sharks Serviss Los Angeles Jim Niekamp Ted Hampson Billy Klatt Minnesota Gary Veneruzzo Sharks Webster New England Whalers Quebec Cleveland Terry Cafferey

Stars Extend ABA Lead with Nets Demolition

Utah Stars crushed the New York Nets 128-90 as Glen Combs shot 10 of 13. The win, Utah’s 12th in 13, opened a three game West lead over Indiana and Denver. Carolina Cougars beat Indiana 120-106 led by Billy Cunningham's 32. Virginia Squires edged Dallas 124-117 behind Julius Erving's 32. Cunningham added 14 of Carolina’s 35 first quarter points.

United Press International Utah Carolina American Basketball Association Glen Combs New York Nets Stars Indiana Denver Billy Cunningham Cougars Kentucky Virginia Squires Julius Erving Dallas Combs Willie Wise Ron Boone James Jones John Beasley Brian Taylor Nets Cunningham Tom Oweris Mack Calvin George McGinnis

Steelers Set for Miami Showdown and Super Sunday Hopes

MILTON RICHMAN writes that the Pittsburgh Steelers, led by Art Rooney's era of perseverance, feel destined to beat Miami and Washington in the looming playoff push. He contrasts Miami's 15 straight wins with the Steelers' belief in emotion and momentum as key factors.

Milton Richman NEW York UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Mets Art Rooney Steelers Oakland Miami Washington Pittsburgh Pirates Dolphins Miami Dolphins Ron Swoboda Joe DiMaggio Willie Mays Ron ‘Swoboda Andy Russell Pittsburgh

Shorter Hopes For Faster Marathon And World Records

Olympic distance champ Shorter sets goals of 27 38 for a 10 000 and sub 13 20 for the 5 000 as he reflects on Munich results. He notes no Nixon call and says the rest of the world has caught up, while defending U S track progress.

Finland Lasse Viren Shorter Junder U.S Tunner John Hayes Nixon

Eccles and Pettus Triumph in Trap Hill Holiday Tourney

In Trap Hill Holiday Tournament action Eccles defeated Lester 31 to 16 with Eccles top scorer John Daniels at 12. Pettus posted 43 points to win over Glen White, whose Martin led his team with 6 while Spurlock scored 23 for Pettus. Tonight at 6:00 a consolation game Glen White vs Lester precedes the championship between Pettus and Eccles.

Eccles Lester Pettus Glen White Trap Hill Ron Allen John Daniels I Eccles Martin Spurlock

Tournaments Dominate College Basketball Action

Holiday tournaments spotlighted the college scene from New York to Hawaii. North Carolina beat Utah 73 61 in the Aloha Classic as Washington topped SubPac 86 77 in opening rounds. Kentucky?

United Press International New York Hawaii Pacific Ocean North Carolina Utah Washington SubPac

Tournaments All-College and Related Scores

A composite scoreboard item lists numerous college basketball results from multiple tournaments. Florida State over Penn State 70 to 60. Oklahoma 69 over Oklahoma State 62. ECAC semifinals include South Carolina over Manhattan 79 69 and St John’s over Gonzaga 85 65. Michigan over Villanova 85 65. Boston College 63. Niagara 66 over Tennessee 62. Far West Wyoming 65 over TCU 53. Oregon State 38 Baylor 34. Las Vegas Classic final Nevada-Las Vegas 65 Arizona 64. Purdue 82 Duke 77. Palmetto Wake Forest 95 Tulane 66. Furman 101 Texas 95. Pepperdine 65. Quaker City semifinals La Salle 76 New Mexico State 70. St Joseph’s Pa 76 Duquesne 71. Georgia 70 Rhode Island 62. Rainbow Classic Washington 36 over SubPac 77. North Carolina 73 over Utah 61. Indiana 75 Houston 72. SMU 53. East American 73 Hofstra 55. Various other regional games include Butler, Lehigh 71 Scranton 67. Randolph-Macon 75. Frostburg State 60. Hampton 69. Belmont 96. St. Peter’s 91. Mercer 70. Louisiana Tech 65. East Tennessee State 30. Towson 2%

Methodist UTEP Indiana Pat McFarland MikeBantom St. Joseph’s Duquesne Hawks LaSalle I New Mexico St Virginia Techs Old Dominion Stanford Old Dominion iClassic Navy Wyoming TCU Oregon St Baylor Wake Forest Tulane Brown Citadel Furman Texas Clemson Pepperdine United Press International Florida Nevada Duqresne Georgia Rhode Island Southern California Princeton Washington SubPac North Carolina Utah Houston el Paso SMU Hofstra Geo. Washington FF. Dickinson Rutherford Bentley Middlebury Colby Bates Muhlenberg Delaware Valley Lycoming Swarthmore Wisconsin River Falls Wiliam & Mary CENY Lehigh Scranton Appalachian St Randolph-Macon Frostburg St Hampton Morris Harvey Belmont Centre St. Peter’s Arkansas St Mercer Louisiana Tech East Tenn. St Stetson Roanoke Delaware & Shepherd Towson Colgate Rollins Midwest DePaul LSU Winona Str Ouachita Baptist Sam Houston Tennessee St Bluffton Elminist Denison Washington & Jefferson Defiance Blackburn Genesee St Earlham Barber Scotia Tougaloo Fayetteville Central St Ohio Prairie View LeMoyne-Owens Alcorn A&m Norfolk St

Unbeaten Bluefield State Heads on 17 Day Europe Tour

Bluefield State, riding a 94-88 win over Morgan State to finish the Greater Bluefield Invitational undefeated, begins a 17 day basketball tour of Europe with games scheduled in Germany France Belgium Luxembourg and Iceland.

United Press International Bluefield State Europe Big Blues Morgan State

Oceana Indians stay perfect with 72 55 win over Glen Rogers

Five Oceana players scored in double figures as the Indians defeated previously unbeaten Glen Rogers 72 55. Ron Miller led with 12 points before an ankle injury sidelined him. Eugene Dishman added 10 as Oceana pressed and built a 37 19 halftime margin. The Bluefield tournament noted Tom Pritchett’s 23 points for Davis & Elkins and Morgan State’s Marvin Webster 29 in a separate lineup of tourney results.

Oceana Oceana Indians Glen Rogers Paul Greer Owls Indians Greer Ron Miller Eugene Dishman David Dishman Tim Workman Dennis Allen Jody Price Jeff Price James Brooks Clifford Mullins Oceana Eugene Dishman Mickey Sizemore Randy Short P. K. Ellison Pete Short Sam Hall Roy Hicks Fred Brunty Ken Wooten Tim Gibson

Ebenezer and MacArthur Teams Win In Church League Action

In church league play Memorial and MacArthur won big while Ebenezer halted Temple. Memorial beat First Christian 55 to 35 scoring 15 by Parrish and 13 by Gilliam. MacArthur defeated Presbyterian 94 to 46 with Hamilton and Blake each on 10. Temple edged Ebenezer 42 to 36. Games were postponed from Jan 5 to Jan 2 and new matchups include Episcopal versus First Baptist Welcome versus Crab Orchard and Catholic versus.

Memorial First Baptist MacArthur Presbyterian Ebenezer Temple Jin Church League Action Episcopal Welcome Crab Orchard Catholic Parrish Gilliam

State Basketball Results From Various High Schools and Colleges

State level and college results including Jefferson 93 J Buchanan 60 Falls Church 80 Clark W.Lrv 52 W Springfield 77 Bridgeport 37 Oceana 72 Glen Rogers 55 Steub Cath 64 Brooke County 52 Linsly Inst 73 Madison 69 Fairmont 110 Waterloo Luth 49 Bluefield Invitational Bluefield 94 Morgan State 88 Consolation NC Asheville 77 Lincoln PA 75 Ashland OH Holiday Ashland 86 WV St 77 Genesee St 73 Earlham IN 68 Winchester Holiday First round Shepherd 80 Towson State 73 Rand Macon 75 Frostburg 56 Ft Eustis First Hampton Inst 69 M Harvey 65 Wooster Classic Wooster 88 Davis Elkins 66

Bluefield Maryland Tom Pritchett Big Blues Morgan State Marvin Webster George Gooden North Carolina-Asheville Lincoln Fairmont Waterloo Lutheran Lerman Battle Falcons W. Va. State Ashland Ohio Sherpherd Lnto Winchester Shepherd Towson State Randolph Macon Frostburg Morris Harvey Hampton Institute Ft. Eustis Davis & Elkins Wooster Montgomery W. Va. Tech Ohio Dominican Missouri-Bollar Chesapeake Ind Rand-Macon Hampton Inst M. Harvey Defiance Blackburn

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