Rugged Month of Basketball Ahead for Packers Shamrocks
January 1967 brings four tough Big Nine battles for Austin Packers and Pacelli Shamrocks as they chase titles. February tests include Anoka in non conference action, a trip to Mankato, Rochester John Marshall at home, and Northfield with veterans. Pacelli faces Cretin, Garrigan, and St. Cloud Cathedral with Garrigan seeking revenge for a 1963 64 loss. The Pacelli tourney drew 2000 fans and Pacelli won the title. News of alumnus Rick Erickson draws pro interest.
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Rochester John Marshall
AHL
Northfield
Santa Claus
Albert
Lew Alcindor
UCLA
Chicago
Alcindor
Twin Cities
Stout State Univ
Menomonie Wis
Austin High Prep
Stout
Rick Erickson
Erickson
Wisconsin State Univ
Winona State Cagers Extend Winning Streak to Eight
Winona State defeated Carleton 75-68 to run its win streak to eight in the holiday tournament. The Warriors advance to face Beloit for the title after Beloit crushed Carleton 84-51 in the semifinal. Other tourney results include Luther's 89-69 over Gustavus Adolphus and Augsburg's 81-74 over St Olaf.
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Winona
Minn
Davenport
Iowa
Edinburg
Tex
Winona State
Carleton
Warriors
Beloit
Wis
Carroll College
Minnesota - Duluth
Lamar Tech
UMD
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St. Mary’s College
St. Ambrose
St. Mary’s
Luther
Decorah
Gustavus Adolphus
Augsburg
St. Olaf
Northern
S.C
Bemidji State
Minnesota - Morris
Jamestown
N.C
Knee Operation on Namath Successful at Jets Surgery
Joe Namath, the New York Jets quarterback, underwent a double knee operation on Wednesday. Team physician Dr. James A. Nicholas said the procedure was successful and should allow Namath to run considerably better next season.
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NEW York
Joe Namath
Namath
New York Jets
James A. Nicholas
NASL Officially Sanctioned as Major U.S. Soccer League
The North American Soccer League was officially sanctioned as the sole major professional soccer league in the United States in an agreement signed Wednesday by NASL officials and United States Soccer Federation representatives.
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Houston
United States
United States Soccer Football Association
Claremont Edges Blooming Prairie In Tourney Final
In Medford Minnesota Claremont overcame Blooming Prairie 62 to 58 to capture the holiday tournament title. Jim Yankowiak led the winners with 16 points while Jim Turner scored 24 for Blooming Prairie and Dean Seaton added 20. Blooming Prairie including coach Jim Poole saw a 4 game win streak end as Claremont pulled ahead late.
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Minn
Claremont
Blooming Prairie
Blossoms
Blooming
Jim Poole
Cagers
Jim Turner
Dean Seaton
Jim Yankowiak
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Seaton
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Harms
Marselleck
Hermann
Warner
Turner
Yankowiak
Worke
John Marshall and Owatonna Lose Nonconference Games
Rochester John Marshall falls 70 62 to La Crosse Central while Owatonna loses 86 64 to St Paul Highland Park. Big Nine teams go 19 7 against non conference foes as Austin visits Anoka and Albert Lea faces John Marshall tonight.
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John Marshall
Owatonna
la Crosse Central
St. Paul Highland Park
Big Nine
Austin
Anoka
Albert Lea
Bowling Top Five From Downtown Leagues Overview
Bowling leaders listed for Austin bowling scene with top five scores in each league. Notable high marks include D Whitcomb 677 in Men’s City League and H Paulson Sr. 586 in Senior League, along with other top scorers and prize amounts for some events.
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M. Pugh
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M. Kesky
Single Break Key in Orange Bowl
Florida coach Ray Graves says the Orange Bowl clash with Georgia Tech may hinge on a single break. He gives Tech a slight edge on defense and offense, noting the kicking game or a single sequence could decide the outcome.
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Fila
Florida
Ray Graves
Gators
Georgia Tech
Tech
Graves
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Steve Spurrier
Billy Schroer
Emmy Carlisle
Shrine East West game set for San Francisco showdown
Aerial show could headline the 42nd San Francisco Shrine East West football clash at Kezar Stadium with fans on site or watching nationwide if weather cooperates.
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San Francisco
Kezar Stadium
Alden Captures Glenville Tourney Title in OT Thriller
Alden defeated Glenville 79-78 in overtime to win the Glenville holiday basketball tournament. Al Lindeman scored 26 and Mike Nelson 23 for Alden, while Glenville’s Tom Belshaw and Tom Buchanan had 22 and 21. Dwight Goslee led Lyle with 22 in the consolation win.
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Ellendale
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al Lindeman
Mike Nelson
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Tom Buchanan
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Perleberg
Mathieson
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O Opell
Nelson
Scheffel Taylor Kamp
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Simon Buchanen
Larson Cipra
Langlie
Wayne
Alcindor Keeps Focus on Defense as UCLA Reaches LA Classic Final
UCLA star Lew Alcindor concentrates on defense in semifinal rout of Georgia Tech while USC prepares for a rematch in the Los Angeles Classic final. Alcindor, who opened with a 56 point game, says his defensive improvement continues as UCLA tops Georgia Tech 91-72.
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UCLA
Associated Press
Lew Alcindor
Southern California
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Bruins
Southern Cal
Georgia Tech
USC
Football Fans Brace for Weekend Television Marathon
A network showcase slots eight football games across three days. Gator Bowl Tennessee vs Syracuse leads Saturday at noon on ABC, followed by Cotton Bowl Georgia vs SMU on CBS and Shrine East-West on NBC. Sunday features AFL Championship Buffalo vs Kansas City and NFL title Green Bay vs Dallas. Monday relays Sugar Bowl Alabama vs Nebraska Rose Bowl Purdue vs Southern California and Orange Bowl Georgia Tech vs Florida on NBC and NBC again.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Nebraska
Purdue
Southern California
Georgia Tech
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Dewey Warren
Moose Win Thriller in City Cage Loop
The Moose improved to 1-1 on the season in the Austin Men's City Basketball League by edging Crest-Austin Bowl 81-80 at Shaw Gym. Dave Heffern 27, Dick Leimbeck 22, Earl Butler 13 led the winners. Glen Farnum 23, John Riles 15, Westra 15, Al Lunt 12 paced the losers.
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Moose
Austin
Koufax Takes NBC Broadcasting Job
Sandy Koufax signed a 10 year contract with NBC to do broadcasting and other work. The former Los Angeles Dodger star says the role will be less taxing on his left arm, but he may have to battle laryngitis.
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Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodger
Thursday
National Broadcasting Co
Kansas Can Make History With Third Straight Big Eight Title
Kansas Jayhawks meet Iowa State Cyclones in the Big Eight pre season tournament final aiming for a third consecutive title in a game that pits KU’s Jo Jo White and Rodger Bohnettiel against Iowa State’s Don Smith and Dave Fleming. Iowa State defeated Kansas State 78 67 in semifinals while Kansas beat Oklahoma 86 73.
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Pole Vaulter Seagren Sets Indoor Record At 17 Feet 1 Inch
Bob Seagren of Los Angeles set an indoor pole vault record with 17 feet 1 inch at the Knights of Columbus Jubilee Games in Saskatoon. he expressed both pride and disappointment, noting an unofficial 17-4 last week and aiming for 18 feet this season.
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Sas
Bob Seagren
Los Angeles
Mobile
Ala
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Inexperience Dooms Gophers in Far West Classic
Minnesota, 3-5 on the season, fell 93-88 to West Virginia in the Far West consolation semi final. Tom Kondla led Minnesota with 30 points while WVU’s Dave Reaser exploded for 41. Barry fouled out as Minnesota battled to a 62-50 rebounding edge but could not close the rally. The Gophers face Oregon State for seventh place before returning home to host Loyola and open Big Ten play versus Ohio State.
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Lerud Leads SMJCC Scoring With 34.9-ppg Pace
Austin State Junior College forward Wayne Lerud tops the SMJCC scoring race through seven conference games with 244 points and a 34.9 average, 1.7 ahead of Rochester JC’s Bob Gorham. He has 281 points in eight games overall, and 298 total points for Huey lead if totals are used, with Hanson and Bratvold also在Top 20. The Blue Devils next play Mason City JC on Jan 7 and host Anoka Ramsey JC on Jan 14.
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Herald
Austin State
Southern Minnesota
Lerud
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Rochester JC
Mankato Bethany
Rusty Huey
SMJCC
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Jim Bratvold
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Secrecy Enforced for Syracuse Gator Bowl Practice
Uniformed police maintain secrecy around Syracuse practice field for the Gator Bowl against Tennessee. Tennessee field nearby attracts spectators.
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Fla
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