Indiana State Falls to Arkansas on Rough Night
Indiana State lost 80 75 at Fayetteville after a late rally, dimming hopes for a road win. The setback dropped ISU to 15 6 on the season as Arkansas controlled the boards and charity stripe while ISU battled travel woes and weather delays back to Terre Haute.
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No Criticism Involved IMS Executive Explains Health
IMS executive vice president Joe Cloutier says Indianapolis Motor Speedway stays financially healthy due to no initial debt and long public buildup. He cites Pocono and Ontario as troubled peers in the triple crown 500 mile events, noting regional fan growth and lifelong investments support the long running success.
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Parnelli Keeps Happy Super Team For 1973 USAC Season
Parnelli Jones confirmed the core trio of Joe Leonard Al Unser and Mario Andretti will return for next year’s USAC championship run starting in Phoenix Arizona in March. Jones said they will field new cars to stay competitive with Dan Gurney’s Eagle driven by Bobby Unser and praised the team’s improved organization and equipment. Leonard won the national title this year while Bobby Unser set records as Andretti and Al Unser failed to win on the circuit.
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Kirby Sets Mark As South Triumphs
Owen Kirby set a pool record in the 50 yard freestyle as South defeated Plainfield 59 to 36 in a dual meet. Kirby finished first in the 50 free with a 24.9 and helped South win eight events including a relay.
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Johnny Bench undergoes lung surgery in Cincinnati
Elder Bench reports the All Star catcher Johnny Bench has a benign lung lesion removed after a two hour operation. The star, who finished the season with 40 homers and 125 RBIs and won his second MVP, is in good condition and expected to be in intensive care for two to three days.
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Namath Shines but Jets Lose to Raiders on TV
Jets quarterback Joe Namath threw for 403 yards but New York fell 24-16 to Oakland, ending their playoff chances. Daryle Lamonica connected for 202 yards and two TDs as Marv Hubbard and Don Maynard also starred, while Namath left briefly with an ankle injury and returned to guide late drives.
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