UCLA Houston clash set for largest crowd in history
UCLA and Houston prepare for a sellout Astrodome crowd exceeding 50,000 as top teams meet after UCLA star Lew Alcindor, sidelined by a eye injury, is expected back to play. Houston rides a 17-game win streak, 16-0 season mark, and a dominant 98-53 victory over West Texas State.
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Patriots Sharpshooters Open Season With Narrow Victory
Mt Anthony Union High School rifle team coached by Bruce Woodock beat Canajoharie Targeteers 1391 to 1340 in a shoulder to shoulder match. Doxsee led with 357, Betts 356, Bundy 346 for Canajoharie, with Gore, Boulter and Holly also competing in the four positions. They will travel to Barre January 27 for a match with Spaulding High School.
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Injuries Fatal To Hockey Player Masterton Dies
Bill Masterton, 29, of the Minnesota North Stars, died at Fairview Southdale Hospital from massive brain injuries suffered after a game with the Oakland Seals. A Denver University alumnus, retired earlier, he left a widow Carol and two children. The incident occurred in the first period when he was hurt after a puck pass and a collision. details remained unclear.
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Pro Packers Dominate in Super Bowl Victory over Raiders
Green Bay, led by Bart Starr and a steady Lombardi system, defeated Oakland 33 14 to claim another NFL title. Starr threw for 202 yards and one TD, Chandler kicked four FGs, Dowler and Anderson scored, while Lombardi weighs future moves as Packers extend era. The Raiders committed major mistakes, but Green Bay capitalized with timely scores.
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Patriot Ski Squad Finishes Second
WEST DUMMERSTON The Mt Anthony Patriots placed second in a five team ski meet at Maple Valley behind Springfield Cosmos. John Woodward won the cross country in 25.27, with John Nichols of Springfield runner up in 26.22. Dennis Barry and Dale Wilson finished fourth and fifth for the Patriots, who edged Putney by 2.7 points. Springfield won the meet 185.8 to 181.0, dominating the giant slalom with Koledo first and Searle second. Brattleboro and Windsor led the girls slalom, led by Linda Smith and Debbie Nelson.
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Pott Wins Crosby Clambake In Sudden-Death Playoff
Johnny Pott triumphed at Pebble Beach in the Bing Crosby National Pro-am, edging Casper and Devlin after a three-way playoff. He birdied 16 and 17 to force the tie, then sealed victory with a 25-foot chip on the first playoff hole for $16,000 plus $2,700 in pro-am prize money and leader bonuses. Palmer and Nicklaus also earned were noted in the field as top players.
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Knights of Columbus Meet Leaves Boston Garden in Red
Boston audiences missed a bigger turnout as the Knights of Columbus meet produced a rare night of records eight events in twelve. Sweden’s Ulf Hoeberg anchored a 4 02.3 mile while Villanova’s Vince Bizzarro vaulted 16 feet 7 3/4 inches.
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Bruins Bombard North Stars 9 2 in win at Boston Garden
Boston roared past the halfway mark with a 9 to 2 victory over the Minnesota North Stars at the Garden. Phil Esposito and Fred Stanfield each scored twice while Ken Hodge added a goal and three assists. Johnny Bucyk, Bobby Orr, Eddie Shack and Skip Krake also scored as Boston moved within two points of former teammates. The Bruins outshot Minnesota 55 to 24 and forced a late start due to weather delays.
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