Illini Rise in AP Poll After Big Week
UCLA holds first with all 40 votes after ECAC title. Davidson remains No. 2. North Carolina drops to fourth after MSG semifinal upset by St John’s. Kentucky climbs to third. Kansas, Santa Clara, Detroit, and Illinois move up in a reshuffled Top Ten.
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No Change In Top Four By Steve Smilanich
St Johns New York school playing at home and Columbia 5500 miles away moved into major college basketball rankings after post Christmas tournaments. St Johns upset undefeated North Carolina to reach No 10. Columbia rose to No 14 with 80 in Rainbow Classic lead into Honolulu event.
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Big Eight title clinched by Kansas in final
Kansas Jayhawks win the Big Eight tournament final 56 to 45 over Oklahoma State. Joe White closes his eligibility with the season's end, while 6-foot-9 sophomore Dave Robisch fuels the victory. Nebraska takes third by beating Kansas State, and Iowa State finishes seventh by defeating Oklahoma.
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Prep of the Week Honored for Washington Warriors Carrithers shines
Washington Warriors center Bill Carrithers is highlighted as Prep of the Week after an 18 point, eight rebound, four assist, four steal performance in an 83-59 win over Moline. Coach Don King praises his all-around game, noting Carrithers' value as a forward and guard and his 53 points over seven games. Marquis Skogman and Jim Heck also star with strong stat lines as the team sits near the top of the Mississippi Valley conference.
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Georgia Bulldogs Sugar Bowl prep and Tennessee Cotton Bowl thoughts
Georgia coach Billy Payne says the Bulldogs stay fired up yet focused in Sugar Bowl preparations against Arkansas while Tennessee captain Dick Williams notes his club is thinking football after a loss to Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. Baltimore coach Don Shula expresses respect for Jets rival Weeb Ewbank as he aims to beat him.
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Breedlove Seeks Annulment Of Marriage To Carolyn Lords
Los Angeles AP reports race car driver Craig Breedlove seeks an annulment of his November 13 marriage to Carolyn Lords on grounds his prior Nevada divorce from Lee Ann Breedlove wasn’t final. He married Lords the same day after his first wife filed for divorce. The first wife, holder of the woman’s land speed record, alleged cruelty and adultery. A temporary settlement orders Breedlove to pay $500 monthly support and $650 monthly house payments.
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Goodwill Tour YASPEL Brings Chinese Team to North America
A 16 man Chinese Nationalist basketball squad departs for a six week goodwill tour across the United States West Coast Canada and Mexico. The team plans about 30 games against university and club opponents to promote sport and cultural exchange.
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PACKERS COACH REASSIGNS TO SEEK OTHER COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Green Bay Wisconsin AP Tom McCormick offensive backfield coach for the Green Bay Packers announced his designation from the NFL club to pursue other opportunities in coaching.
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Colts Ready to Play Jets in Super Bowl Despite Injuries
Baltimore Colts, battered by injuries including Matte with back pain and Smith with a sprained ankle, prepare for the Jan 12 championship rematch with the New York Jets. Curtis Wrist and Vogel wrist casted, Maiie with a concussion, yet coach Don Shula plans practice after three days off.
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Writers Favor Bucks in Rose Bowl Poll
In Pasadena California football writers and sportscasters prefer Ohio State to USC in the Rose Bowl. A luncheon vote of SC Football Writers showed 32 to 12 in favor of the Buckeyes, while overall ballots favored USC 64 to 58. Rose queen and princesses backed Ohio State 6 to 1.
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Opening Action on Friday at Crawford Clinic Weekend Meet
The Tipton coach Lee Crawford hosts a two day basketball and football clinic with Cedar Rapids Kennedy coach Dale Tryon and Jefferson’s Jack Fisk. The event features a Friday doubleheader open at 7 pm followed by a 9 pm game and a football basketball clinic Saturday morning, with registration from 8:30 to 9 and sessions starting at 9.
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UCLA Rolls Over St Johns In Holiday Festival Final
UCLA star Lew Alcindor produced a 30 point 22 rebound showing to lead the unbeaten Bruins past St John’s 74 56 in the ECAC Holiday Festival title game at Madison Square Garden. Minnesota rallied behind Larry Mikan to beat Detroit 85 80 as Spencer Haywood scored 34.
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