Colonels Over Nets 133 117 In ABA Action
Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore combined for 65 points to lift Kentucky over the New York Nets 133-117. Charlie Scott scored 41 to keep Virginia within reach as the Colonels opened a 22 point lead and never trailed. Rick Barry led Nets with 31, while Bill Melchionni added 26 and Darel Carrier 29 for Kentucky.
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New York
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Bill Melchionni
Darel Carrier
End Of Era For Aggies After Thanksgiving Loss
Texas defeated Texas A&M 34 to 14 on Thanksgiving to claim a fourth consecutive Southwest Conference title. Hours later A&M announced Athletic Director and head football coach Gene Stallings would be relieved of duties effective December 1. Marvin Tate named acting athletic director as Stallings ends seven year tenure with a 27 45 1 record and a 1967 SWC title plus a Cotton Bowl victory over Alabama.
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Laver and Rosewall Clash in World Championship Finals
Rocket Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall meet in the World Championship of Tennis Finals for $50,000 in Houston Memorial Auditorium. Laver, 33, faced Rosewall, 37, as the tour's climactic 20 games played after semifinals wins by Laver over Arthur Ashe and Rosewall over Tom Okker.
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Tom Okker
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Memorial Auditorium
Local bowler surges from fourth to lead in World Open semis
CHICAGO AP Larry Laub a 28 year old professional from San Francisco moved from fourth to a sizeable early lead Thursday night as the Brunswick World Open Bowling Tournament entered its semifinal phase with $85 000 on the line.
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Colts Must Upset Raiders To Keep playoff bid alive
In New York AP reports the defending champion Colts face the Oakland Raiders as a key 11 game slate unfolds. The column expects Baltimore to edge Oakland 24 17 while Buffalo aims to end New England’s hopes with a victory on home turf and Miami leads the AFC East pursuit.
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Paul Warfield
Larry Csonka
Jim Kiick
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Lake Levels Report From Columbia Weather Service
South Carolina lake levels list heights for Columbia Lake Clark Hill and Hartwell near normal, Greenwood about nine feet below full stage, Marion Moultrie Murray Wateree and Wateree readings vary, winds from the north at 10 to 15 knots Friday.
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Lakers Extend Winning Streak With 139 115 Win Over SuperSonics
The Los Angeles Lakers pull ahead in the Pacific Division with a 139 115 victory over Seattle as Jerry West scores 26 and 10 assists in a scorching third quarter. Wilt Chamberlain adds 17 and 12 blocks before exiting late. the win lifts L A to 18 3 while Golden State falls after a 112 111 loss to Philadelphia. Spencer Haywood nets 24 to keep Seattle within reach.
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Sullivan Wins Heisman in 1971 Auburn Glory Night
Auburn quarterback Patrick Sullivan, a Birmingham native, captured the Heisman Trophy during halftime of Georgia Tech game night. Coach Shug Jordan praised Sullivan while Musso of Alabama expressed happiness for his friend. Sullivan’s win follows 26 Auburn victories in 11 games over three seasons.
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