Bears and Vikings battle for Central Division lead
Chicago (6 3) hosts Detroit (5 3 1) as Minnesota (7 2) leads. A Bears win and a Vikings loss to New Orleans would force a first place tie. a Chicago loss could drop Detroit to second. Chicago relies on Dick Gordon reception and Mac Percival field goals backed by Butkus defense.
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Notre Dame declines bowls after LSU finale
Notre Dame votes to pass up any bowl bids after finishing the season with a loss to USC and a finale against LSU in Baton Rouge. The Irish, ranked seventh, face offensive struggles and have been underdogs to LSU as Ara Parseghian seeks passing upgrades and a replacement for Joe Theismann.
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Arkansas to Play in Liberty Bowl This December
Arkansas, with a 7-2-1 record, is set to participate in the 13th Liberty Bowl on December 20 in Memphis, unless they reach the Cotton Bowl. An eventual matchup depends on Texas losses and Arkansas defeating Texas Tech. potential opponents include Tennessee, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
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Suns suffer third straight loss in Detroit duel
The Phoenix Suns drop their third consecutive defeat 128-126 to Detroit as Bob Lanier hits 37 and Jimmy Walker 29. Neal Walk leads Phoenix with 30 points, Clem Haskins nets 28 for Detroit, while Connie Hawkins misses a buzzer shot and Curtis Rowe drives the late lead. In other NBA action, Golden State defeats Portland 115-105 behind Sidney Wicks 29 and Jeff Mullins 25.
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Sidney Wicks
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Jiminy Peak Ski School Expands Student Training Approach
In Hancock Massachusetts Jiminy Peak Ski School shifts to a ski educational program for winter groups. Co directors Bill OConnell and Don Rosenburg note seniors will learn to teach, combining demonstration analysis correction and American technique with racing and acrobatic skiing. Sessions run eight weeks from January with schools like Mount Greylock Pine Cobble Buxton Lanesboro North Adams State College and others participating. Open sessions remain on Mondays and Tuesdays as weather cooperates with Thanksgiving Day opening planned using machine-made or mixed snow.
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Bennington Bears Hockey Lose To Albany 5 3 In North Adams
Bennington loses 5 to 3 to an Albany team at the North Adams rink. Ken Cestone and Paul Bohne III score for Bennington with assists from Norm Ryan and Neil Moss, and John Lyons nets a third period goal with Jon Gramhofer assisting. Two bears weighing 105 pounds were killed in local hunting reports with George A. Lincourt and Richard M. Stratton credited. The next Bennington hockey game is Dec 2 in North Adams.
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Prospect Mountain Ski Club opens season with meeting
Prospect Mountain Ski Club invites members and the public to a Monday meeting at Second Congregational Church Hillside St with a 6 p.m. pot luck and a ski movie. Families bring a salad or casserole while ski program details for juniors and adults are explained.
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Virginia pros take lead in Azalea golf
Two Richmond, Virginia professionals Hooper and Wadkins shared the opening round lead at the Azalea Open Golf Tournament in Wilmington North Carolina. Both shot 64 as Buck Adams stood third with 65 and several players followed at 66 and 67.
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Celtics Royals Fast Break Battle in Boston Showdown
Boston hosts Cincinnati as coach Tom Heinsohn seeks to extend a two game Atlantic lead over Philadelphia. The Royals, now without top scorer Tom Van Arsdale due to injuries, add rebound strength with Jim Fox amid the rematch after Boston held a late rally in a 120 109 win.
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Laver Aims for World Title More Than Prize Money
Rod Laver, Australia’s left handed star, beat Bob Lutz 6 3 6 4 6 4 in the WCT quarterfinals. He values the world championship for its historical significance and future prestige beyond the $50,000 first prize. Laver heads to a semifinal against Arthur Ashe, who leads Cliff Drysdale after a 4 6 7 6 6 3 result.
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