Corso Named Indiana Head Coach in Big Ten Move
Louisville's Lee Corso, 37, announced to IU officials he would coach in the Big Ten. IU President Dr. John W. Ryan disclosed the appointment after a board vote, with Corso confirming his goal to impact Indiana football.
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Funseth captures Los Angeles Open with steady win
Rod Funseth, after a third round call to his wife Sandi, clinched victory at the Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open finishing two under par for a 276 total. The 39-year-old veteran edged rivals with patient iron play and late birdies, ending a long career as a supporting tour player.
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Bucks, Celtics, Bulls Triumph in NBA Roundup
The Bucks edged the Lakers 99 92 as Lucius Allen led with 37 points and 20 by Allen. Dandridge added 23 for Milwaukee. Elsewhere Celtics bested Bullets 116 98 Bulls routed Braves 119 96 Cavs beat Rockets 102 97 Pistons topped Trail Blazers 101 96 and 76ers defeated Super Seattle 85 82.
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Celtics Dominate Bullets Behind Havlicek's 33 Points
Baltimore fell early with turnovers as John Havlicek scored 33 to power the Celtics past the Bullets. Elvin Hayes led Washington with 24 in a high turnover game, while Bob Love and teammates contributed to the winning surge. Cleveland halted Houston with Barry Clemens clutch free throws late while Detroit’s Bob Lanier notched 32 points and Philadelphia snapped a 14 game skid with Fred Boyd sealing the win.
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Stars keep rolling with 113 104 win over Nets
Utah Stars beat New York Nets 113-104 as they extend ABA West lead. Jimmy Jones paced Utah with 28 points, Zelmo Beaty and Ron Boone 22 each, while Nets stars John Roche 25 and Billy Paultz 23 rallied late.
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Vida Blue Seeks Raise with A's Owner Finley
Vida Blue says he will negotiate his own contract with the Oakland Athletics and asks for a raise after a 24-8 season in 1971 followed by a 6-10 record last year. He plans to return home as spring training opens February 24 in Arizona.
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Dollins MVP Highlighted Chester Tournament Night
Gary Collins of Zeigler-Royalton exploded for 42 points but his team Chester fell 85-82 in triple overtime to New Athens in the third place game. Collins earned tournament MVP honors as Steeleville defeated Chester for the championship and Freeburg beat Marissa for consolation.
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Meridian Prefers Open Anna-Jonesboro Tourney Field
Meridian opens the 17th Anna-Jonesboro Invitational seeded No 1 as Cairo meets Goreville and Metropolis faces Anna-Jonesboro in the first round. Tournament director John Sipe calls the event unusually wide open with no single clear favorite as Century and Christopher also loom as potential surprises.
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Oilers win weekend pair in independent basketball action
The Martin Oilers defeated the University of Tennessee at Martin junior varsity 88 82 and beat the Vienna Trojans 128 126 in a weekend two game stretch. Scorers included Sloan Neal Taylor and Sasewich with a season moving win for the Oilers in Southern Penitentiary League play.
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NCAA conventions in Chicago loom large this week
The NCAA meet in Chicago focuses on two major proposals including need based scholarships and division split amid rising scholarship costs. SIU weighs limits on funding with 220 scholarships worth over $2,000 each totaling about half a million dollars yearly. The era of big time football and broad financial support is under threat as NCAA alternatives like NAS A emerge.
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Terriers Upset Benton in Narrow 43-39 Win
CCHS stunned state ranked Benton 43-39 Saturday night in a key upset. Benton entered 8-2 and the Terriers coach praised his players for delivering one of his biggest wins while boosting team morale and standings.
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