Beavers sweep Wayne State tourney to extend 8-0 run
Bemidji State won the Wayne State Invitational and earlier the Duluth event to extend its perfect start. They defeated Wartburg 82-67 in Friday’s opener and beat host Wayne State 71-58 for the title, led by Kopetka 24 and Benson 18 as four starters fouled out.
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Augustana St Thomas capture Lutheran and Granite City tours
Nationally ranked Augustana Ill. and St. Thomas claim tournament titles in Minnesota. St. Thomas defeats Gustavus Adolphus 65 55 with Terry Mikan scoring 25 and 7 4 foot Bob Rosier earning MVP honors. Augustana edges Gettysburg 78 68 as Bruce Hamming adds 25 points to the win.
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Alabama and Notre Dame Vie For Sugar Bowl Title
Alabama ranked No. 1 and Notre Dame No. 3 meet in Tulane Stadium New Orleans in a Sugar Bowl showing that may crown the nation’s top team. Ara Parseghian and Bear Bryant voice urgency as a full slate of bowl games follows with Ohio State USC Texas Nebraska Penn State LSU all on New Year’s night.
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Bemidji High Names Grid Award Winners for 1970 Season
Bemidji high school grid awards were announced by head coach Ray Kavanagh. Kirby Shofner won Most Valuable Player after scoring 94 points and 871 rushing yards, second in the Northwest Conference behind Steve Bartels. Greg Yetter earned Most Improved Senior as snapper, with Vetter and Luoma named Most Improved Junior and Sophomore respectively. Jack Schwartz received Most Improved Sophomore after guiding the B team to a 6-1 record and returning to quarterback duties.
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Minutemen Remain Undefeated Crown Hall of Fame Tourney
Massachusetts, 8-0, won the fourth annual Hall of Fame Tournament by beating DePaul 55-52 before 5,011 at the Civic Center. Brown defeated St Peter's NJ 82-67 for consolation honors.
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Harder Hall Women’s Invitational Opens in Sebring
The 18th annual Harder Hall women's invitational golf championship begins Thursday in Sebring. Defending champion is Mrs. Jane Booth in the three day 54 hole medal play event. A 36 hole mixed foursome tournament runs January 6-7.
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Backup goalie stars as Rangers edge Stars 4 3
Peter McDuffe, starting with Giacomin out and Villemure injured, stopped a late chance to preserve a 4-3 New York victory over Minnesota. Jim Neilson and Rod Seiling scored for the Rangers after Rod Gilbert set up the final winner, while Danny Grant opened and Jude Drouin narrowed the gap.
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Fighting Saints drop pair in WHA weekend set
The Minnesota Fighting Saints lost 5-3 to the Chicago Cougars and 9-3 to the Toronto Toros in two WHA games. Key goals included Reggie Fleming and Rod Liddington for Chicago while Rick Sentes and Wayne Dillon led Toronto offensively.
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City recreation schedule with figure skating and hockey events
The week lists open rec figure skating and public skating slots, high school hockey, and youth practices. Activities include age groups from 7 to 18 plus older adult hockey, with several classes labeled PHY ED and preschool sessions and a New Year Eve closure.
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