Fair Haven Edges Arlington In Dramatic Fourth
In a headliner between last year’s Class I champions Arlington and defending Class M holders Fair Haven, the Slaters pull away late to win 52 46. Tim Bough dominates boards, Leo Hutchins heats up, and Fair Haven extends its unbeaten run to five as Arlington drops to four wins. The Eagles return home to face West Rutland on Jan. 4.
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Bear Bryant promotes Alabama as passing threat in Sugar Bowl
UPI reports Bear Bryant, wary of odds, promotes Alabama as a potential passing threat to Nebraska in the Sugar Bowl. He praises Johnny Musso, compares him to Bowden and Namath, and hints at an aerial approach to counter Nebraska’s No. 1 defense. Shug Jordan predicts an Alabama win.
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Lakers extend NBA unbeaten streak to 29 with Braves win
Los Angeles tops Buffalo 105-87 to stretch the string to 29 games, led by Wilt Chamberlain's 23 points and 13 rebounds and Jerry West's 24. Elmore Smith paced Buffalo with 32 points and 20 rebounds as the Lakers close the year strong. Bulls also win 116-105 over Milwaukee, cutting the Bucks lead to four in the Midwest. Bob Love leads Chicago with strong scoring in front of a near 20,000 crowd.
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Toledo Keeps Nation's Longest Winning Streak Intact
Toledo clinched its third consecutive Tangerine Bowl win by defeating Richmond 28 3 to extend the nation’s longest active streak to 35. Chuck Ealey was named top back for the third straight year, Mel Long earned the outstanding lineman award, and Joe Schwartz and Ealey contributed touchdowns as Toledo pulled away after a tight start.
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Durango skier upset Gallagher at Lyndonville trials
Lyndonville Nordic trials saw Mike Elliott of Durango Colorado upset favored Mike Gallagher in the 15 kilometer race at the Lyndonville Outing Club. Gene Morgan of Alaska took third ahead of Bob Stray, while North Bennington's Pam Viereck placed eighth in the women's 8 kilometer race.
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Penn shocks So Cal in Kodak Classic opener
No. 19 Penn upset No. 5 Southern Cal 88 67 in Rochester as Corky Calhoun and Bob Morse led the Quakers. USC saw Paul Westphal foul out and fade after an early 31 13 Penn burst. Morse 20 and Hankinson 21 paced Penn, while Indiana, Marquette, and others posted wins in other big early-season showcases.
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AASC unveils Vermont snowmobile racing program
The American Amateur Snowmobile Corp based in Whitehall New York announces its 1972 Vermont racing slate as it enters its second year of amateur competition Ebba St Clair reports membership in New England could top two thousand by year end Plans include mid western expansion for 1973 with races in New Jersey Massachusetts and New York concurrently with Vermont dates Four premier events are set in February the Southeastern Northeastern Eastern and United States Championships plus a World Series and World stock ice speed records The twelve classes include seven men three women and two boys and girls with top clubs earning plaques and non professional racers only in pure stock classes Vermont dates include January 9 Manchester January 16 Waitsfield January 22 to 23 Northfield January Vermont State Championships Vergennes January 29 and 30 Lake Bomoseen March 12 St Albans
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Kavanaugh Jr Helps South Top North In Blue Gray Game
In Montgomery the South beat the North 9-0 as LSU tight end Ken Kavanaugh Jr. caught five passes for 93 yards and assisted both Gray scores in the 34th annual charity game. Guy Roberts led the Blues defense with six solo tackles and two assists.
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Yank skaters stun Czechs in World Cup hockey
The U S team, after a 13 3 thrashing by the Russians, beat Czechoslovakia 7 5 in Colorado Springs. Stu Irving scored twice in the middle period to put the Americans ahead for good with Rob Ftorek Henry Boucha also scoring. Tom Mellor opened the scoring and Kevin Ahearne Larry Bader added late goals as Jan Hrbaty replied for the Czechs. The Russians and Czechs were set to meet next before concluding the event in Minneapolis January 1 3.
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