Missouri State Advance To Tournament Semifinals
Missouri State and Iowa State move toward the Big Fight Conference semifinals after decisive first round wins. Missouri, 9-0, crushed Colorado 98-78 while Iowa State, 7-1, upset Nebraska 75-64 as top contenders Oklahoma and Kansas State faced tough openers.
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Home Winning Streak Reaches 77 With Marquette OT Win
Marquette defeats opponent in overtime to extend its home winning streak to 77 games. The victory showcased clutch plays in the extra period and highlighted key performances from the Tigers and their roster as the Associated Press notes.
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Allen Defends Legal Crackback Amid Redskins Cowboys Clash
Washington coach George Allen says the Dallas Cowboys crackback on Redskins linebacker Pardee was legal and downplays the controversy as Washington prepares for the NFC title game at RFK Stadium. He notes motion rules and denies intent to injure.
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Price Commission Reviews Playoff Game Ticket Prices
The Price Commission reviews NFL postseason ticket prices after complaints of higher costs for the Redskins Packers and Cowboys games. An NFL spokesman says there was no price increase this year versus prior post season levels, with Rozelle setting prices for last weekend's games. Regular and preseason prices are set by teams, Redskins Cowboys tickets range from 12 to 17 dollars, regular season 7 to 12 dollars.
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Cowboys Face Choice for Title Game Starts
Dallas coach Tom Landry will name his starting quarterback for the NFC title game today. Cowboys fans picked Craig Morton over Roger Staubach in a local vote, a surprising result after Staubach’s late rally against the 49ers. Landry noted either QB can win and cited changes in pass rush depending on the starter. Bob Lily’s back spasms have improved and he was walking without pain on Wednesday.
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Finley Named Sportsman of the Year 1972
The Sporting News named Oakland A's owner Charles C. Finley sportsman of the year for 1972 for innovations in baseball and guiding the A's to the title. Don Shula was named coach of the year, the third time in five years.
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Basketball results from various tournaments and invitations
A compiled list of first round and subsequent results from multiple events. Matchups include Stetson over Colgate 69 68 and E Tenn State over Rollins 68 58 in the Tangerine Bowl bracket, with numerous other scores across Sacred Heart, Gator Bowl Journey, ECAC, and invitation tournaments.
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Diverse college basketball results from holiday tournaments
A sweep of holiday action across campuses shows scattered wins and losses. Notable scores include St. Olaf over Cal Lutheran 102 to 72, Grand Valley over Tri-State 105 to 102 in overtime, and Ohio State beating Yale 83 to 62 amid a packed schedule of invitational games and regional matchups.
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Rockets stun Lakers by 32 points
Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by 32 points as Coach Tex Winter warned the victory could signal trouble ahead for the next game. The win came amid concerns over matchup dynamics and potential overconfidence.
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Flu Virus Hits USC and Ohio State Players
USC faces a flu outbreak as six Trojans miss practice while Ohio State reports center Steve Myers out with a probable mononucleosis. Coach John McKay expects players to be fit by game time amid the Rose Bowl coverage.
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Lumberjacks lead AP poll as golden year begins
Austin College in Nacogdoches nears its 50th year with a golden theme for the 1972-73 basketball season. The Lumberjacks sit atop the Associated Press college division poll after starting 7-0. Also, WHA All-Star selections include Bobby Hull unanimously chosen for the West Division lineup for the January 6 game in Quebec.
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Grays Top Blues In Blue Gray Classic
Grays lose 27 15 as South quarterback Don Strock leads scoring drives and earns MVP honors. Ken Phares of Mississippi State returns a first quarter interception for a Gray touchdown while Don Strock directs two drives with two field goals and a late scoring march by Dennis Morrison of Kansas State.
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Call Your Tribune Carrier If He Misses You
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