Big Eight Leads AP Top Three in 1971 Football Poll
Nebraska dominates the final AP poll with 55 first place votes after a 384-7 Orange Bowl victory over Alabama to finish 13-0. Oklahoma, 11-1, follows at #2 after a Sugar Bowl win over Auburn, and Colorado captures third after beating Houston in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl to end 10-2.
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Big Eight leaders praised after final 1971 poll
Kansas City AP report says Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado top the final 1971 AP football poll with 1 2 3. Commissioner Chuck Nevias and assistant Mickey Holmes call the result fantastic and a strong start for 1972, noting the trio muscled through while fielding young rosters and coaching changes.
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Comet Cagers Host Bulldogs Tonight in SEK Clash
Chanute at home against Independence in a Southeast Kansas League contest after an 18 day break. Tipoff around 8 15 p m with a 6 30 p m opener, both teams carrying 1 3 records and seeking momentum.
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Wrestling Program to Begin Jan 11 for Middle School Boys
The Chanute Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor a wrestling program for sixth to eighth graders from January 11 to February 17. Sessions run 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the high school gym for two hours, with exhibitions at 5:30 p.m. before varsity meets on January 20 and 27. Daryl Cook and John Woods assist, chosen for their wrestling knowledge and experience.
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Men’s Volleyball Resumes Wednesday At Chanute Junior High
The Chanute Recreation and Parks Department says men’s volleyball sessions will reconvene Wednesday night at 7 in the Junior High School gym. The program has been closed for two weeks for the holiday season. All interested men are invited to participate with no charge.
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Comet Basketball in City Want Ads
Local want ads list Comet Basketball events and related opportunities. Listings include contact details, dates, and venues for tryouts, games, and team signups across multiple neighborhoods.
College basketball results from Monday across several teams
College basketball results show N H 77 over Boston U 66 and Pitt 99 over Geo Washington 81. Notable scores include Georgia 112 over Rollins 77 and Ohio State 94 over Creighton 76. Other results feature Iowa 81 over Kansas 68 and Temple 83 over Pepperdine 78 with multiple OT games listed.
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Louisville Penn Climb In Rankings In Holiday Tournament Push
Penn jumps eight spots to No 6 after winning the Kodak Classic Louisville climbs eight to No 7 following its Holiday Festival victory UCLA remains No 1 with 41 first place votes and 838 points North Carolina moves to No 3 after Sugar Bowl Tournament win South Carolina drops to No 4 Indiana rises to No 5 as top 20 list shows standings through Saturday night and top ballot results.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Defeat Jayhawks 81-68 in Big Eight Clash
Iowa led from start to finish to topple Kansas 81-68 as Bud Stallworth scored 28 points for the Jayhawks while Tom Rivisto added 18. Iowa outrebounded Kansas 54-39 and connected on 34.7 percent from the field.
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ABA Announces All Star Coaches for Louisville Game
Joe Mullaney of the Kentucky Colonels and LaDell Anderson of the Utah Stars were named coaches for the ABA All-Star game in Louisville on January 29. Mullaney will coach the East after leading the Colonels to the division lead, while Anderson coaches the West after guiding the Stars to the top in the West.
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Call Your Tribune Carrier If He Misses You
A brief note instructs readers to call their Tribune carrier if a delivery is missed or impossible, providing a specific contact number and a 5:30 p.m. time reference for reachability.
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Who's Best in One-on-One NBA Tournament
NEW YORK AP Vitalis sponsors a one-on-one NBA tournament to decide the best player. A $15 000 prize awaits the winner. Finals occur during a championship game in May of the NBA playoffs.
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Wife of Jim Brown Obtains Divorce
Sue Brown, wife of former Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown, was granted a divorce for extreme neglect of duty. Judge John Macwell ordered a financial worth investigation and required Brown to pay $125 monthly support plus $125 for each of the three children, plus transfer of a condominium in Shaker Heights. The couple, married in 1959, amid Brown’s acting career.
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Knicks Stun Bucks as Frazier Quietly Leads Comeback
Walt Frazier predicts the Milwaukee Bucks are stronger than the Lakers despite LA’s 31 straight wins. He sparked the Knicks to a 101 99 comeback over Milwaukee, scoring 16 in the final period including the decisive basket with three seconds left. Kareem Abdul Jabbar had 38 points and 22 rebounds for the Bucks.
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Lakers West Stars In Perfect Form On Court
LA shows record pace with Jerry West in lineup rising to 31 straight wins this season. West averages 25.4 points and 9.5 assists per game while Kareem Abdul Jabbar leads scoring in the league at 33.3.
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