Howser Acquitted In Slaying Trial At Glynn County
After a grueling seven day trial a Glynn County jury found baseball executive Charles P Howser innocent of murdering 46 year old Carolyn Fraley Hogan in a Jekyll Island motel The 57 year old president and general manager of the Charlotte Hornets was not immediately available for comment Analysts noted the verdict came quickly after a lengthy trial with jury deliberations under an hour and no immediate statement from the defendant
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Charles P
Phil Howser
Howser
Jack W. Ballenger
Charlotte N.C. Hornets
Southern League
Carolyn Fraley Hogan
Charlotte
Jekyll Island
Saluki basketball resumes workouts with two a-days
SIU will begin two a-day practices Wednesday after a three day Christmas layoff as the Salukis prepare for the Dec 29 Carolina Classic opener against Bowling Green in Greensboro N C. Coach Hartman notes Bowling Green is 1-2 with a 6455 loss scouted by assistant Tubelt. Garrett, Brasfield, Eldidge and Rosborough lead SIU scorers through five games.
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Southern Clinoisan
Southern Tinois University
Salukis
Bowling Green
Saluki
Greensboro
N.C
Southern
Liu
Harvard
North Carolina
Jack Hartman
George Tubelt
Marquette
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Dominican writer defends Marichal quote on Mays retirement
Alvaro Arvelo Jr of El Caribe asserts Juan Marichal told him Willie Mays should retire and that Mays’ attitude dampened Giants’ spirit. Arvelo says Marichal discussed these remarks on radio and in prior interviews, with some harsh comments not published.
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San Francisco Giant
Willie Mays
Mays
Giants
Alvaro Arvelo Jr
el Caribe
Marichal
Arvelo
Greendale Wins Again in Orange Bowl Tennis
Greendale, a New Zealand native, upset Masaki Aramaki the No 1 junior from Japan 6 3 5 7 6 3 in Miami to reach the top Chilean junior in today’s matches. The Orange Bowl drew players from 35 nations with doubles slated later in the week.
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Southern Tjlinsis University
Chris Greendale
Miami
Fla
New Zealand
Masaki ‘ Aramaki
Aramaki
Japan
Greendale
Vikings Seek 40 for 60 Minute Fight in Big We ather Test
Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant pushes a complete game effort as his team, driven by the Forty for Sixty motto, seeks to control the clock and slow the Los Angeles Rams in stormy weather. Quarterback Joe Kapp, backed by a deep backfield led by Osborn and Brown, targets Washington and Henderson when throwing, while Reed steps in for quick starts. The defense features Page and Marshall on the edge, with Carl Biter and Gary Larsen anchoring the line as the Purple Gang presses to halt Rams’ attack.
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Associated Press
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Minnesota Vikings
Los Angeles Rams
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Vikings
Roman Gabriel
Joe Kapp
Dave Osborn
Bill Brown
Clint Jones
Rams
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Colts
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Reed
Tones
Gene Washington
Michigan State
John Henderson
Detroit Lion
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Jones
Grant
Gary Cuozzo
Green Bay
Pittsburgh
Grady Alderman
Jim Vellone
Mick Tingelhoff
Milt Sunde
Bor ¢Aty
Purple Gang
Carl Biter
Jim Marshall
Alan Page
Gary Larsen
Lonnie Warwick
Roy Winston
Wally Hilgenberg
John Kirby
Bobby Bryant
Ed Sharockman
Bryant
Earsell Mackbee
Paul Krause
Karl Kassulke
Meridian 10th Tops Prep Cage Poll As East Moline Holds Lead
East Moline remains No 1 in the AP weekly boys basketball poll after a near perfect 245 of 256 points. Waukegan, Lincoln, LaGrange and Collinsville hold spots two through five as Quincy climbs from 20th to eighth following a tournament victory.
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Centralia
Associated Press
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Mt. Vernon
Willowbrook
Worden
Joliet Cent
Sparta
Mendota
Decatur Eisenhower
Effingham St. Anthony
Peoria
Knoxville
Sterling
Peoria Menuel
Alton
Benton
Urbana
Top 40 prep ratings snapshot from early season poll
The Top-Forty ratings list prep basketball teams with Merle Jones as the voter for the South region. Meridian is 4-0, Collinsville 6-1, Lawrenceville 0-0, Belleville East 5-0, East St. Louis Assumption 0-0, Mt Vernon 4-1, Marion 5-1, Belleville West 14-2, Okawville 3-0, Canmi 5-0.
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Collinsville
Lawrenceville
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Assumption
Mt Vernon
Marion
Okawville
Canmi
Don Kessinger Signs 1970 Cubs Contract
Chicago AP Don Regennest becomes first Cubs player to sign his 1970 contract. Kessinger an all star for two years led NL short in defensive categories in 1969. He is 27 and batted .273 with 9 doubles and 109 runs.
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CUBS
Chicago
Don Regennest
Chicago Cub
Kessinger
Southern Illinois Teams Weigh Basketball Cream Rising
Inseason prep talk on Southern Illinois basketball ranks cites Meridian Collinsville and Okanville as top contenders with a crowded field of about 20 squads. Detractors note nonconference losses and injuries shaping Bets for Harrisburg Benton Meridian Centralia and others. Coaching moves loom as underclassmen and roster changes expected. SIU faces Marquette and NCAA hopes hinge on improved support and rotation.
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Rockets
Nashville
Trico
Odin
Gail Wolf
South Seven
Harrisburg
Eldorado
Marion
Dennis Reland
Herrin
West Frankfort
Centralia
Iinois
Egypt
Kentucky Holds No 1 Spot In AP Basketball Poll
Kentucky's explosive Wildcats remain No 1 in the AP poll with 61 points from 27 first place votes, outpacing UCLA in the weekly ranking. UCLA collected four first-place ballots and 48 points, followed by North Carolina and others in the top 10.
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College basketball scores and results recap
College basketball results across regions with multiple tight and blowout games. Citadel edged Centenary 78 74 in OT while Baylor beat N C State 76 72. Florida State topped Lewisville 101 4 and Minnesota defeated Butler 72 30.
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Mouse) Garrett
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