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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
12
The Associated Press crowned Southern California 11-0 and undisputed No 1 after a 45-23 win over Notre Dame. Alabama’s loss to Auburn preceded USC’s unanimous 50 first place votes and 1000 points in the final regular season ratings.
The article notes a clash where Florida State led by Joe Hall faced a Saluki opponent amid a high turnover game, with Kentucky posting 41.4 percent shooting while Iowa hit 56.9 percent as both squads battled for control and a late surge.
Luis Tiant Gaylord Perry and Wilbur Wood top American League leaders in 29 complete games and 1.92 ERA Cronin announces. Wood records 24 17 as White Sox ace. Sparky Lyle sets 35 saves, Nolan Ryan 329 strikeouts and nine shutouts. Hunter posts .750 with 21 7 for Athletics.
Johnston City High School and St. Louis University standout Tommy Thomas, left, teams with Alan Brimm, a 14 point per game scorer in 1971 72. The caption highlights these connected basketball figures from that era.
Landry says Roger Staubach, rusty but ready, could rejoin games anytime if needed. Staubach has started three games since his shoulder injury, while Craig Morton is available as a backup. The Cowboys, 9-3, linger near playoff hopes with Staubach popular among fans.
Murray State Jayvees defeated SIU Jayvees 84 to 63 at Murray. Salukis hit only 36 percent from the floor and dropped their third straight game. Scoring leaders included Hogan 12 Willis 9 Bettelberger 8 Gaddis 8 Kahn 6 Thomas 5 Scurlock 3.
The report lists player scores Murray Hughes 25 Perkins 23 Wood 13 Weisman 7 Carter 6 Kelley 6 Logan 2 Beiter 2 in a sports scene summary.
New England Whalers coach Jack Kelley praised an early 4 goal surge as his team opened fast against Ottawa. Tim Sheehy netted twice with an assist, lifting New England to an 11 game home unbeaten streak and a share of the East lead after a 7-2 win over the Nationals. Wayne Carleton and Bob Leduc replied for Ottawa.
The ABA East leading Cougars topped their rival 132 to 110 in a lone pro basketball game of the evening before 1 424 fans. Billy Cunningham scored 28 points as Carolina shot 60.1 percent and the Cougars hit 82 7 percent from the line. The Chaps turned the ball over 29 times and made 23 of 35 foul shots for 65.6 percent.
The NHL board of 16 governors meets in Chicago to discuss litigation expansion and realignment amid multiple court suits. In other sports notes St Paul of Highland routs Elverado 88 to 63 to start the Westlin tournament. Elverado falls to 1-3 as St Henry and Lebanon games loom.
John A. Logan College aims for its first victory in three starts, facing Lewis and Clark Community College at 7 30 p m in Carter Gym. Dennis Butler leads scoring with 17 5 PPG and 1422 field goals with .875 free throws, while Steve Toler adds 11 5 PPG. The report also lists Oilers and McCoys box score details and notes Lincoln Trail edging Henderson 99 93.
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