Celtics and Lakers Pull Blockbuster For Season Shuffle
Celtics President Red Auerbach trades star guard Charlie Scott to the Lakers for suspended forward Kermit Washington and former Celtics guard Don Chaney. Washington is suspended until Feb. 9 after a punch, with Tomjanovich sidelined by a broken jaw, and Lakers coach Jerry West calls this the start of a new season.
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Rutigliano Named Fifth Browns Head Coach
Sam Rutigliano is named the fifth head coach in Cleveland Browns history, replacing Forrest Gregg. The New Orleans native, a former receiver coach, vows to emphasize teaching as he assembles his staff and familiarizes with the organization.
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Goose hunting extended in four Southern Illinois counties
The Illinois Conservation Department announced goose hunting will continue at least through Monday in Alexander, Jackson, Union and Williamson counties after a lower than expected take. Officials had projected a 29,000 geese limit by late December, but as of Monday 25,380 birds had been killed, prompting the extension.
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Squirrel chews way to escape through window and doors
Jim and Mary Walker of Carbondale watched a squirrel trapped in a fireplace batter folding doors until they opened. It chewed five of six sun porch window sills to escape but was finally driven outside when Mary returned.
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Holland Outshines Gilmore Walton In Bulls Win
Bulls guard Wilbur Holland scored a career high 36 points to beat the Trail Blazers 115-106 as Gilmore had 25 points and 21 rebounds for Portland. Holland sparked Chicago with 14 in the final five minutes to snatch first in the Midwest division race.
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