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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1972
Page
18
McAshan was suspended from the team before a Georgia game after missing practice and accusing discrimination over ticket limits. He and black leaders from Atlanta plan actions in Memphis to highlight a double standard in treatment of blacks, with a possible disruptive demonstration discussed.
Iowa State aims for its first bowl win without quarterback Eddie McAshan as Georgia Tech meets the Cyclones in Liberty Bowl action in Memphis Tennessee. An estimated 50,000 fans pack the venue for the 8 p.m. CST kickoff despite chilly forecasts and a 11-9-1 combined record. The game airs nationally on television.
Centralia posted a 38-15 victory as Bursey beat Crosby 132 and Ebel pinned Roberts 1:32. Oilers suffered a 97-95 defeat to an opponent with Campbell and Vienna highlights noted for a 30-foot shot at four seconds. Junior and frosh games followed with Benton and West Frankfort matchups and various scorers listed.
The Oakland Raiders travel to meet the Chicago Bears as a six game winner desires momentum into the playoffs. Oakland is 9-3-1 and has not faced Chicago before in NFL history. The Bears suffered a 20-17 loss to Green Bay, while Madden notes contrasts in passing and strategy. The piece also mentions the Amazon River system with 1,100 tributaries.
Golf administrators in England ban betting shops from courses ending a short flirtation with bookmakers. The Ladbrokes tent at Turnberry near the 18th fairway drew hundreds, while rivals criticized the move. Arnold Palmer called gambling on courses unnecessary and warned of underhand risks.
U S pro George Archer shot a three over par 73 to share the 54 hole lead in Auckland alongside City of Australian winner Bob Tuohy who had a 67 in round three. Australia’s Jack Newton stood second at 213 with Gary Holloman also scoring 75.
Top-seeded Alex Metreveli of Russia advanced to the men's singles final at the South Australia Tennis Championships after defeating Patrice Dominguez of France 6-4 6-4 6-7 on Saturday.
Four linemen flank a defensive star as finalists for the third Vince Lombardi Award honoring college football’s top lineman. The winner will be revealed at the January 18 dinner with Governor Reagan as speaker and Frank Gifford as host.
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