Rose Bowl Showdown Plunkett Faces Buckeye Defense
Ohio State aims for its best Rose Bowl performance as 11 point favorites meet Stanford in Pasadena before 102000 fans and national TV. Jim Stillwagon leads a tough Buckeye defense that seeks a Rose Bowl win for Woody Hayes and a bid to extend their winning record in the game.
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Manning Set For Auburn
TACKSONVILLE Fla AP Mississippi coach Frank Kindard voiced confidence about peaking for the Gator Bowl against Auburn as the team tapered in practice. Archie Manning directed the offense despite a left arm injury while Brent Shug Chandler filled in as quarterback. The Wednesday session was light with players in sweats and defense working against offense.
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St Patrick's Sixth Grade Boys Win Ellis YMCA Tourney
St Patrick's won the sixth grade basketball tournament at the Ellis YMCA on Tuesday and Wednesday. St Patrick's defeated St Jude's 25 to 19 in the final. In the fifth grade final Cleveland’s team coached by Charles Hollan won 24 to 23 against St Jude's. Nineteen fifth and grade teams entered and eighteen games were played over two days.
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Trampoline Title Won By Walkup
Doug Walkup of Cedar Rapids captured the 13-14 year old boys title in the Griswald Nissen cup trampoline championships at Taft junior high school. Mary McDonald of Des Moines upset Rene Ransom of Memphis to win the women’s title. McDonald also teamed with Margie Hadelson to win the Clover synchronized event. Wayne Miller, a 1969 U of Michigan graduate who won the 1970 world title, gave an exhibition as part of the three day national trampoline clinic.
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Texas Out to Prove It's No.1
Texas offensive tackle Bobby Wuensch says the Longhorns will prove they deserve their No. 1 ranking by beating Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl. Coach Darrell Royal notes most SWC teams are in Texas, while Notre Dame argues for a national schedule beyond Texas. The Irish and Longhorns clash as six-ranked Notre Dame visits.
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Court Will Decide on Haywood Status in Seattle Case
In Seattle, Spencer Haywood seeks to play for the Super Sonics while court battles over his contract unfold. U S District Judge Warren Ferguson will decide if Denver has a valid deal and whether the NBA can block Haywood’s debut, with a ruling set for January 9.
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Lots of Fun In Store for Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS AP Tennessee and Air Force meet in the 17th Sugar Bowl. Fourth ranked Tennessee 10-1 and Air Force 4-2 will bring a mix of humor and hard work to the game. Coaches Martin and Battle note their teams enjoy practice and the locker room, while emphasizing disciplined aims. Spirit withdrew from the Sydney to Hobart race after rudder trouble left the yacht at risk.
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Buffs Edge Iowa State For Third Place in Big Eight
Colorado topped Iowa State 70 to 65 in the Big Eight tournament third place game as Clif Meely scored 21 points and Bob Hofman added key free throws. Iowa State, after a late rally, fell short despite Jack DeWilder contributing 17 points. Kansas beat Nebraska 72-52 to win the preseason tournament title, improving to 8-1.
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See Hear TV Friday Football Highlights and Matches
Friday schedule outlines games and TV spots across multiple regions. Notable matchups include Oakland at Baltimore and college teams anticipating Sunday broadcasts. The listing mixes early results, promotions, and subject highlights for viewers.
Luther and Wartburg players named to all tournament squad
Luther's Wienness joins Luther player Rod Wiemers and Wartburg's Fre Gane on the all tournament team of the Brotherhood Invitational Basketball Tourney in Minneapolis. The selection highlights standout performances by the college players.
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Red Peppers And Iowa Star In TV Game Mixup
Wally Hilgenberg of the Minnesota Vikings defended his temper after a TV through screen pass dispute with 49ers center Forrest Blue. His father Curly Hilgenberg faced health issues as well. The column also notes Big Ten hoops, Rose Bowl picks, and a humorous take on sportswriters.
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Five resignations accepted at Coe College in dispute over grooming code
Coe College President Teo L. Nussbaum accepted the resignations of athletic director Glenn Drahn and four other coaches after a Dec. 15 formal letter. The group included Dave Ellenne, Bob Thurness, Merle Masonholder, and Al Kloppen, with Jim Gilchrist not a staff member. Drahn receives a paid leave from Jan. 31, 1971, through year end, while the others stay on through winter and spring seasons.
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Bucks Fall at Home 119 107 as Cumpingham Stars
Billy Cunningham scored 35 points and hit all 17 free throws guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 119 107 road win over Milwaukee. Lew Alcindor led the Bucks with 40 points but their five game win streak ended. The Knicks beat San Francisco. Frazier and Bradley helped New York rally.
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