Cats and Hawks Repurpose Wins Ahead of Big Eight Tourney
Kansas State coach Jack Hartman saw relief as the Wildcats topped Northeast Missouri State 99-69 after finals week turmoil and amid other Big Eight action Oklahoma State idle and Missouri dropping losses. Norm Cook lifted Kansas to a 74-73 win over LaSalle as Cook notched 23 points in the Jayhawks’ title run.
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Big Eight Standings and Weekly Results Summary
The Big Eight standings show Kansas State and Missouri tied at 6 2 with Kansas at 5 3 and Nebraska 4 3. Week results include Kansas State beating Central Missouri State, UCLA edging Missouri, and multiple conference games with notable scores. Attendance for the seventh annual Classic was poor at about 6,500 per night.
Liberty Bowl mentors expect defensive battle
Southern California coach John McKay says his final college game will bring no special emotion as his Trojans face Texas A&M in the Liberty Bowl. Bellard of A&M echoed the cordial exchanges after separate news conferences.
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Crum Downplays Rose Bowl Dreams After Tangerine Bowl Win
Miami of Ohio coach Dick Crum dismisses reports he will replace Woody Hayes at Ohio State. Crum praises his 16 seniors and tailback Rob Carpenter as Miami of Ohio edges South Carolina 20 7 to win the Tangerine Bowl.
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Liberal runner wins second annual 10 mile Christmas road run
Randy Cook of Liberal won the second annual 10 mile Christmas road run despite 20 mph winds and cold conditions with a 55 27 clocking. Top open finishers included Pat Blanchard Wichita 61 09 Richard Trembly Chanute 61 45 Mike Abella Girard 61 45 Gary Curmode Wichita 70 57. Dale Goering Wichita 61 48 won the 40 plus division.
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Colts Clinch Playoff Berth With Nine-Game Win Streak
The Baltimore Colts, reborn with Bert Jones and a new core, clinch a playoff spot by finishing 10-4 after a 34-21 win over the New England Patriots. Ted Marchibroda lauds the turnaround as Mitchell's 11-yard run and Munsey’s pick help seal the victory and a date with the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
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Pro football standings and results recap
Pro football results show x-Won division title after head to head wins over Miami. Saturday results include Minnesota 35 Buffalo 13 and Miami 14 Denver 13 among others. Sunday scores feature Chicago 42 New Orleans 17 and Cincinnati 47 San Diego 17 with playoff pairings listed for both conferences.
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