Bluefield State Big Blues face Europe trip after Holiday title
Bluefield State College's Big Blues, led by coach Tony Mandeville, won a Holiday tournament and will tour Europe. Stars included Pritchett, Thomas, Cooke, and Jerry Thomas, with standout defense and rebounding highlighted by Melvin Garrett's 16 points in the title game. Marvin Webster of Morgan dominated the tourney with 54 points and 44 rebounds.
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WVU Rutgers Basketball Tickets On Sale For Feb 7 Game
Mail orders for the West Virginia University Rutgers basketball game at the Charleston Civic Center go on sale January 2 1973 with a January 12 postmark deadline. Beginning January 15 1973 walk in sales at the Civic Center Office. All seats 3.50 reserved. Include a self addressed envelope and 25 cent handling with orders to Charleston Civic Center Reynolds Street Charleston WV. Checks payable to Charleston Civic Center.
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Quarry White Set for January title bout in Anaheim
Mike Quarry the light heavyweight hopeful and Ray White the California 175 pound champion signed to meet January 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in a 12 round bout. The fight will decide the state crown and Quarry’s North American title. White has 36 wins in 47 fights and Quarry 35 in 37.
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Big Blues Off For Europe On 19 Day Playing Tour
Bluefield State's Big Blues left Mercer County Airport for a 19 day tour covering four countries. The team will play 12 games against national squads and U S Air Force teams in Luxemburg Belgium West Germany and Iceland. Coach Tony Mandeville called the trip tiring yet a once in a lifetime goodwill mission. The 10 0 Bluefield State squad organized by a California company with alumni support raised nearly 25000 to finance the trip.
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Hall Chooses Favorite Team Yet Chooses Coaching Loyalties
Former Penn State quarterback Galen Hall now serves as Oklahoma assistant coach and says he roots for Penn State but his job is to win for the Sooners. He recalls his Penn State playing days including key Liberty Bowl touchdowns and his coaching tenure under Joe Paterno. Hall notes Paterno was a perfectionist and demanding while praising his former mentor's ability to motivate and prepare teams.
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Carlen Predicts Ground Battle With UNC Tar Heels
North Carolina the 16th ranked team is a three point favorite for the Sun Bowl against Texas Tech which seeks its first bowl win in 19 years. Coaches Carlen and Dooley expect a physical, ground oriented game at 1 p.m. EST before about 30 000 fans as UNC carries a 10 1 season mark and Tech a 8 3 record.
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Auburn Faces Colorado In Gator Bowl Showdown
Sixth ranked Auburn meets No. 13 Colorado in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with a 4 p.m. kickoff. Colorado, boosted by a 11 point favorite line, features a quick, powerful offense led by Charlie Davis and Bo Matthews while Auburn relies on a strong running game and tough defense as new quarterback Wade Whatley steps in.
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College Bowls At A Glance By The Associated Press
East West Shrine Bowl in San Francisco. Sun Bowl in El Paso features North Carolina vs Texas Tech. Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Colorado vs Auburn. Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston Tennessee vs LSU. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Oklahoma vs Penn State. Cotton Bowl Dallas Alabama vs Texas. Rose Bowl Pasadena USC vs Ohio State. Orange Bowl Miami Nebraska vs Notre Dame. Senior Bowl Mobile North vs South. Hula Bowl Honolulu. All-American Bowl at Tampa.
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Love Paces Bulls Win over Celtics in Boston
Bob Love scored 41 points including 21 in the third period to surge the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics 106-99 in Boston. Garfield Heard sparked the Bulls to take the lead late in the third as Chet Walker and Love sealed the win with key baskets in the fourth.
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Heated Tennessee LSU Bowl Clash Showcases Bert Jones
Louisiana State quarterback Bert Jones faces Tennessee in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome. Jones, a top NFL prospect, must overcome a tough Volunteers defense led by Jamie Rotella while LSU seeks its first win over Tennessee since 1933.
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