Alabama Wins Carolina Classic Final 67-62 Over South Carolina
Alabama defeated South Carolina 67-62 in the Carolina Classic final as Robert Scott hit the go ahead jumper with 5.47 left. T.R. Dunn led Alabama with 15 points and was named the tournament MVP amid a busy week that included two tourney wins this season.
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Sabres Clinch Adams Division Lead With Christmas Win
Buffalo jumped to first in the Adams Division with a 4 2 comeback over Toronto earning their seventh straight win and a two point edge over Boston. Rene Robert scored his 10th of the season as Buffalo erased a 2 0 deficit with Rick Martin and Andre Savard sparking the rally.
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Wings Top Penguins in 5-2 Victory as Lochead Nets Two
Detroit's Bill Lochead scored twice to break a 2-2 deadlock at 11:57 of the third period. The Wings sealed the win with two empty-net goals by Jim Nahrgang and Rick Wilson in the final minute, Nahrgang’s shot traveling 150 feet.
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Mother Sees Tragic Basketball Death as Lord's Will
Warren Ohio AP Clem entine Johnson the mother of Wayne Johnson an Akron Buchtel High School basketball senior who died after collapsing during a game says the tragedy was the Lord's will. Wayne 18 died from asphyxiation after a teammate collision led to vomiting and aspiration. The game was halted in the second quarter. Wayne a 6 foot 5 senior averaging 19 points per game was being courted by many colleges as his mother showed letters from about 60 schools.
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Finley Kuhn Court Battle Recessed in Chicago
Oakland A s owner Charles O Finley sues Commissioner Bowie Kuhn over voided sale of Joe Rudi Vida Blue and Rollie Fingers. Trial recessed to January 3 for cross examination and defense. Finley argues MLB agreement lacks power to void legal trades.
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