Kentucky Wildcats Remain No 1 In AP Poll
The Kentucky Wildcats extended their win streak to six by routing Navy 73-59 and Duke 98-76 in their invitational, earning 27 of 31 first place votes for 612 points to top UCLA. UCLA and New Mexico State also held high positions as Baylor upset NM State and South Carolina rose to seventh.
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Top Twenty college basketball poll shifts and results
Kentucky and UCLA lead a reshuffled Top Twenty as Notre Dame ascends to the lead of the Second Ten after a Kansas loss. South Carolina North Carolina Ohio University and Tennessee rise with Houston gaining, while Purdue and Villanova drop amid multiple upsets.
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Bowling Doctor Promotes Finger Tip Grip For Strong Hook
The piece explains finger tip grip as a recent method to increase ball hook. It details an extra-wide finger span and shallow holes that increase pressure on release. It warns only experienced bowlers should use it due to control demands.
Houston Dominates Long Beach State as Louisville Falls
Houston Cougars remain unbeaten with a 76-69 win over Long Beach State, led by Ollie Taylor's 25 points. Florida State upends Louisville 79-69 as Willie Williams posts 25 points and 12 rebounds. North Carolina blasts Rice 99-87 while Davidson edges Georgia 74-72. Jacksonville crushes Harvard 103-64. LSU tops Portland State 76-68 with Maravich scoring 46. Sun Carnival opener sees Texas-El Paso beat Clemson 90-82 and Missouri defeat Texas A&M 81-79.
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College Scores From Monday Include Wide Mix Of Wins And Losses
A crowded slate shows Ohio State 87 over Tulane 74, Davidson 74 over peace 0, North Carolina State 76 over Vanderbilt 70, Jacksonville 103 over Georgia Tech 97, Rhode Island skewed results with many close scores, and several games across the Midwest and West with teams like Houston, St. Marys, Pan American, and Arizona State listed in varied outcomes.
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Buckeyes Pull Away From Tulane 87 74 In Southern Stop
Ohio State beat Tulane 87 74 on Monday night, shooting 62.7 percent and hitting 32 of 51 field goals. Jim Cleamons and Jody Finney led with 22 points each as OSU won its fifth in six games. Virginia Commonwealth edged Akron 87 85, while Toledo defeated Morris Harvey 102 81 to stay unbeaten at five.
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Prep Grid Power Now In Suburbs
In Columbus Ohio suburbs, power shifts in high school football as Upper Arlington an affluent 45000 resident suburb dominates with three Class AA titles. Marv Moorehead cites suburban programs as the emerging Ohio powers while rivals note community support and early coaching foundations.
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Rams Fly North For Minnesota Playoff Gear
The Los Angeles Rams head to Minnesota for a Western Conference NFL playoff with frigid conditions expected. Equipment chief Don Hewitt details specialized cold weather gear including suction-cup soles, frozen-field shoes, hand and foot warmers, and thermal underwear to protect players led by coach George Allen.
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Reds Manager Confident on 1970 Team Open Spots
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says the 1970 Reds will be one of baseballs finest with two open positions shortstop and left field. He praises off season trades that added pitchers Ray Washburn Jim McGlothlin Vern Geishert and Pedro Borbon and notes rookies will get spring training chances. He lists Bench May Helms Perez Rose and Tolan as likely holdovers and cites four contenders for shortstop Woodward Chaney Duffy Cepion. Left field remains open after trading Alex Johnson.
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Wilson Oil top Chauncey Merchants in Athens City League play
Wilson Oil defeated Chauncey Merchants 102-41 as Fred Cluff led with 25 points and Ted Dyer added 23. Athens Masonry beat Abex 75-55 with four in double figures, while Pizza Hut won by forfeit over Towne House. Pizza Hut leads American Division at 4-0.
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Jardine Tapped UW Coach Seeks Fast Turnaround
John Jardine 34, former Purdue lineman and UCLA assistant, was named Wisconsin head coach by athletic director Elroy Hirsch after John Coatta was fired following a 3-26-1 three year stretch. Jardine pledged to return Wisconsin to national power status and cited his Chicago area high school coaching success.
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Pro Cage No Games Scheduled Across Cities
ABA schedule shows no games set for Wednesday with matches listed only as upcoming in cities including Los Angeles San Diego Seattle San Francisco Chicago Boston Pittsburgh New York Dallas and Kentucky. No specific game details or times announced.
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Wilson Quits Royals After 18 Years
Cincinnati based NBA team the Royals announce vice president James Pepper Wilson has resigned after 18 years with the organization. The disclosure came Monday night.
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