UCLA Nips Ducks In Wild Kamikaze Finish
UCLA survives Oregon in a 62-61 thriller as the Ducks press and scramble behind Ron Lee 17 points and late nerves. Drollinger and McCarter spark UCLA in the second half while Oregon misses a final bank shot and a half-court heave.
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Louisville Faces Providence On National TV Televised Clash
Louisville seeks a rebound after two straight losses as it travels to Providence to face the Friars. Coach Denny Crum laments a lack of killer instinct while center Ricky Gallon battles for consistency. The nationally televised game pits a struggling Cardinals squad against a tough Providence team in Rhode Island.
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Cowboys Set to Challenge Steelers in Super Bowl Clash
In Dallas the Cowboys are viewed as underrated and ready to topple Pittsburgh, with Staubach leading a confident defense that can curb Franco Harris. The piece notes Bradshaw versus Staubach, Landry’s plays, and Dallas’s edge in pass defense, predicting Pittsburgh by seven. It also touches on Rams interest in Namath, the Hula and Senior Bowls, and potential draft moves.
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Mel Renfro
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Harold Jackson
Jim Hart
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Dave Edwards
Harris
Rocky Bleier
Franco
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New York
Don Klosterman
Ron Jaworski
James Harris
Ski Conditions Across Maine Mountains Today
Maine ski areas report fresh snow and solid surfaces. Mt Abram 2 inches and 9 inch base excellent. Camden Snow Bowl packed powder frozen granular surface good on experts and excellent on intermediates and newcomers. Herman Mountain 8-14 inch base with packed powder and excellent conditions. Lost Valley packed powder with excellent conditions. Pleasant Mountain 4 inches new snow base 8 inches and surfaces good for experts intermediates and novices. Saddleback 6 inches new snow packed powder surface with excellent conditions and 12 inch base. Sugarloaf 1 inch new snow packed powder frozen granular surface good conditions. Sunday River 2 inches new snow powder packed surface with good conditions for experts intermediates and novices and 8-34 inch base. Snow Mountain powder packed surface excellent conditions with 7-15 inch base. Ski W open this weekend.
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Beach Disco Hops Slated in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Boosters Club announces a series of disco hops after Friday night home basketball games. Admission is free and refreshments will be available as preparations for a bicentennial themed Arts and Crafts Fair progress for Memorial Park during the 4th of July weekend.
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St Francis Tilt Postponed To February Eleventh
The Eastern Nazarene Crusaders of Quincy Mass will not play St Francis at Steve White Gym Thursday. The game is rescheduled for February 11 due to a severe Thursday storm affecting Massachusetts and concerns over travel and attendance after the night contest.
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Blount Is AP Defensive Player Of The Year
Pittsburgh cornerback Mel Blount was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. The six year veteran led the league with 11 interceptions, including a streak of at least one in six straight games. Blount earned 30 of 78 votes from a nationwide panel of writers and broadcasters.
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Courts Still Considering Baseball Reserve Clause
Kansas City dispatch reports a federal judge raised the reserve clause dispute to the bargaining table but the Major League Players Association and club owners did not settle. Judge John W. Oliver set briefs due January 15 and a hearing for January 19, urging negotiations to resolve the issue.
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Miller Ruined By Water Drive At Tucson Open
John Miller’s hot streak in Arizona ended at Tucson National on the 18th hole when a water drive led to a triple bogey. He finished the first round at 70, four strokes behind leader Gibby Gilbert, as Weiskopf and others chased a 66-67-68 cluster.
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Jim Simons
Tom Watson
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
College Scores Roundup of EAST and SOUTH Games
EAST Delaware beat Montclair State 70 to 65. Army defeated a Points 71 to 45. MIT won 92 to 64 over New Jersey Tech. SOUTH Florida State 88, Western Kentucky 80. Richmond 71, East Tennessee 67. Barber-Scotia 92, Maryland-E Shore 69. Rollins 80, Boston University 67. Jacksonville State 93, St. Bernard 76. McNeese 104, Louisiana 87. New Orleans 70, Samford 68. Michigan 106, Wisconsin 81. Oral Roberts 73, Kansas 70. Minnesota 77, Illinois 68. Illinois State 92, Illinois 79. Northwestern 105, Michigan State 89. Wichita State 81, Memphis State 70. Bradley 101, Chicago Loyola 67.
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