Lakers win 27th straight in hard fought win over Bullets
Lakers extend to 27 consecutive victories with a 127-120 win over the Baltimore Bullets. Jerry West scores 37 as Gail Goodrich and Jim McMillian also contribute. Will Chamberlain praised for his unselfish play. Coach Bill Sharman lauds the streak and aims for the division title.
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Wilt Chamberlain
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Dryden Extends Streak as Canadiens Beat Maple Leafs
Goaltender Ken Dryden played in his 51st straight game for the Montreal Canadiens, stopping two breakaways from Dave Keon and one from Norm Ullman to help Montreal overcome a two goal deficit and defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2. The win kept the Canadiens within three points of the New York Rangers in the division standings. Claude Larose scored and assisted on goals, while Dryden's performance drew praise from teammates.
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Issel Gilmore pace Colonels to win over Nets
Dan Issel and Artis Gilmore led the Kentucky Colonels as they erased a 10 point deficit to beat the New York Nets 95 91. Gilmore 22 points and Issel 20 propelled Kentucky with 11 of the last 14 points. Dampier added 12 for Kentucky. In other ABA action Dallas Chaparrals edged Indiana Pacers 124 120 in double overtime and Memphis Pros defeated Carolina Cougars 114 102.
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Michigan Football Indoors Before Rose Bowl
Rain forced the University of Michigan indoors in Pasadena. Coach Bo Schembechler said the lack of outdoor practice hindered preparations for the Rose Bowl against Stanford.
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Page Named UPI National Football League Player of the Year
Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings becomes the first defensive player to win UPI International’s NFL player of the year. He edges Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach, Packers rookie John Brockington, and Lions owner Perk Larson in a 30-expert ballot. Page credits growing defensive recognition as a career highlight.
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UCLA Rout Notre Dame in 114 56 Victory
UCLA the national champion crushed Notre Dame 114 to 56 as Henry Bibby scored 28 and Bill Walton 20 while UCLA built a 61 18 halftime margin. Notre Dame struggled with six first half field goals and last season starters gone leaving a weak lineup versus the Bruins who stretched a 20 point opening run into a dominant win.
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Creighton Basketball Brochure Highlights Youthful Jays
Sport Shorts notes Creighton basketball with Gene Harmoe a Schuyler High alum and sophomore Harman on the Bluejays roster. Ab Lewis and Coach Eddie Sutton are pictured as the team, largely inexperienced with seven sophomores. Playoff favorites listed for NIL playoffs with two games each day, Dallas, Vikings, Chiefs, and Colts among picks.
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Bluejays fall in Lobo Invitational opener
In Albuquerque New Mexico rolled to a 95 73 victory over Texas A M in the opening round with six players in double figures led by Tommy Fawers 17 and Darryl Minnifield 12 Other Lows also reached double figures and New Mexico advanced to face St Johns for the title Creighton trailed late then fell as Mel Davis and Ralph Bobik led scorers with 21 and 15 respectively for the Redmen Creighton finished 43 22 on the season
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Columbus Bowl Leaders Tie High Scores Across Leagues
Korte and Stith top the Columbus Bowl action with Korte a 288 high game and Leonhard a 610 series including 211 and 206. In the Metro League Lang Smith posted 254, Terry Miller 507 with 214 and 200, and Jerry Paprockitad 216. Other notables include Roth 205 202 and Kroll 21 in a busy, mixed-league card.
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First Cub Signed by Cubs Top Utility Player
Paul Popovich, top utility player for the Chicago Cubs, signed on Wednesday, becoming the first Cubs player to ink a 2972 contract.
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Cowboys and 49ers Lead All Star Pro Bowl Squad
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers dominate the NFC selections for the 22nd Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on January 23. Staubach and Landry helm the NFC offense with eight Cowboys and seven 49ers named. Brockington, Owens, and Robertson top the running backs list, while Olsen and Renfro anchor the defense.
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Stenger tops Boulevard with 700 as Duane shines at Houlevard Lanes
Duane Stenger fires a 700 series including 279 and 234 with a 273 earning a $100 prize from Degio's Diner. Gary Mal, Leon Miller, and others posted strong scores, while a Deano's Diner quintet notches 2,978 as Barb Wurdeman leads the women with 179 and 517.
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Local All-Stars Set New Scratch Marks At Columbus Bowl
The 20th annual Pvatto Valley handicap tournament ended Sunday in Columbus with record scoring. Columbus All Stars posted a 3090 scratch team series, and bonus roll-off will determine final prize money for top scratch and handicap in teams doubles and singles. Local players from Lincoln and Omaha led events in doubles and singles, with Jack Colle and Benny Thelen among top finishers and Mike White leading scratch all events.
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Wings Defenseman Niekamp Suspended and Fined
Springfield report states Tidewater Wings defenseman Niekamp receives a three day suspension and a $230 fine from American Hockey League president Jack Uutterfield for conduct unbecoming a player and pursuing an official after Sunday’s game with Baltimore. The sanction covers two Wings games starting in December 2023.
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Lemon Drop Wins Narrowly At Laurel In Allowance
United Press International notes Lemon Drop, a six year old filly, won by a head in the $5,900 allowance feature at Laurel in brisk racing action. She clocked the mile distance in 1:18 and 9, matching a second straight win. Other results include Must winning at Tropical Park, Bandas Prince taking the main event at Liberty Bell, and Plenty Old prevailing at Fair Grounds.
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Nebraska Fox Squirrel Harvest Figures Reach Notable Levels
In recent years Nebraska hunters averaged about 192000 fox squirrels harvested annually, based on an approximate total of 34000 hunters participating. The report highlights significant hunting activity and the sizable squirrel population interaction in the state.
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