Two dull major sports events in three days Imagine
A reader laments dull NBA All-Star game and tepid CBS coverage while contrasting past stars with present mediocrity. He notes East West imbalance and MVP focus over team play, and contrasts pay scales and attendance with football and baseball.
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Elyria Pioneers Aim For Record Shooting Surge
The Elyria High Pioneers boast a 49 percent team shooting rate heading into Friday's non conference clash at Findlay. Guard Fred Balser hits 72.5 percent, four others above 50, with four players averaging double figures led by Jerry Gilbert at 16.3 points.
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Tarkenton donates Super Bowl money to charity and sports notes
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton gives 7500 dollars to charity with half to Daytop Village in New York and half to the Minneapolis Association for Retarded Children. Johnny Miller pursues a third straight Tucson Open win. World Football League plans a 12 team start with expansion to Mexico Japan and Europe. Mount Union center Fed Lawrence named Ohio Conference player of the week. Pete Rose named Reds MVP by local writers. Ohio University's Walter Luckett earns MAC player of the week with strong shooting.
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