OJ Simpson Heads AFC All Star Team of 1973
O J Simpson unanimous pick to UPI 1973 American Conference All Star squad after a record setting season with Buffalo Bills. He rushed for 2003 yards, three 200 yard games, and helped the Bills set a club rushing mark. Dolphins dominate voting with seven first team selections.
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Bucks win two games to lead YMCA league
The Bucks remain undefeated to top the fifth and sixth grade Washington YMCA standings after beating the Knicks 45 to 41 and the Lakers 31 to 18. Other scores show Celtics 20 over Lakers 16, Knicks 52 over Bulls 21, and Bullets 31 over Celtics 21.
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Ninth graders lose to Mid-Prairie five in Kalona showdown
Mid-Prairie varsity crushed Washington ninth grade 69 to 53 with a full court press and hot shooting. Kevin Ross led with 24 points, Terry Beckley 15, Tom Miller 11 as the Hawks hit 50 percent from the floor. Washington A team stood 4-2 entering a Jan. 4 home date with Oskaloosa.
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Powerhouse teams head for showdown
College Basketball Roundup notes Nevada-Las Vegas and Long Beach State rivalry shaping the season as they vie for conference titles and possible NCAA showdown. Vegas wins without stars Florence and Brown, while Pondexter stars for Long Beach State. Arizona edges Kansas State on a final buzzer shot.
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Fourth Annual YMCA College Holiday Tournament Planned
The Journal reports the fourth annual YMCA college holiday basketball tournament set for Wednesday December 26 at 6 p.m. in the YMCA gym. It will be a single elimination event and teams must submit a full roster to the YMCA main desk by 4 p.m. December 24. Day passes required for nonmembers.
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Girls Basketball Clinic Starts January 10
A girls basketball class for ages 8 to 13, taught by Judy Moore, begins January 10 and meets Thursdays from 4 to 6 pm for six weeks. Fee is 1.25 dollars or free with an activity ticket. Registration is required prior to the start.
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Winter swim classes schedule announced
YW offers Tuesday morning and evening sessions with instructors Mrs. Jack Balk and Mrs. Harlan Neuhart plus Friday slots led by Mrs. Balk. Programs include Beginner through Advanced dips, Women and Family Dip and a Mom and Tot Dip with no classes Friday evenings this session.
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Eighth graders fall by one at Muscatine
Washington eighth grade boys drew even at 1-1 with a 40-39 loss at Muscatine West. Doug Black led with 15 points, Dean Speece 10, Tim Borchardt 8, Mark Genkinger 6. Borchardt had nine rebounds, Genkinger seven. The B team fell 34-14. The eighth graders host Muscatine Central on Jan 3 in both A and B games.
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Comings Names Two Grid Aides Today
Iowa City Iowa football coach Bob Comings announced the first two appointments to his staff. Howard Vernon will be offensive coordinator and Larry Coyer will be defensive coordinator. Vernon coached at Waterloo East high school and has degrees from Upper Iowa and Drake. Coyer, 31, was Bowling Green defensive back coach last year and worked with Comings at Massillon Ohio, a Marshall graduate.
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Junior Bowling MELODY LANERS LEAGUE results
Team scores show Roe's Pros 1989 and Mobile Tiedowns 1968 for top team series and 718 692 for team games. Individual leaders include Phil Hyde 524 series and 198 game, Kendra Wyse 548 series and 215 game. No junior bowling on December 22. In San Jose, thief steals sheriff's patrol car and drives it three miles before recovery.
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Bowling Team Scores at Farmland and Joe's Tavern Meet
Farmland 2839 and Joe's Tavern 2773 led in team totals with Farmland 1006 and Joe's Tavern 995 in the team game. Individual highlights include Bill Koehler 557 series and 200 game, Tom Koehler 555, Jim Wilson 198.
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Local bowling match yields close team and individual tallies
In a tight score series L-W Service tops Pepsi 2890 to 2839 while taking game 1072 to 962. Rich Bennett leads individuals with 601 in the series, Dan Paltz 595. Paltz also posts top game of 235 with Max Strawhacker 222.
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