McGregor Davis Lead Wake Forest Past Duke 106 78
Wake Forest sophomores Gil McGregor and Charlie Davis combined for 56 points to power a 106 78 rout of Duke. McGregor scored 30 with 17 rebounds while Davis added 26, including 12 straight free throws. The Deacons led 47 32 at halftime and blew open the game with a fast break and rebounding advantage. Duke, ranked ninth earlier and now out of the top 20, saw Dick DeVenzio lead with 12 points.
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Packers finish season win despite injuries to Williams and Bratkowski
Green Bay defense and offense stayed strong as Travis Williams left after a kickoff and Zeke Bratkowski sustained rib and back injuries in the final against Chicago. Coach Bengtson said Williams’ back was sore and Bratkowski may have broken ribs after a hit. Packers won 28 27.
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Jim Parnell
Jim Grabowski
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Ali in jail learns value of a dollar in Dade jail
Muhammad Ali, serving a 10 day sentence for a 1967 traffic violation, works 10 am to 7 pm as a jail kitchen trusty at Dade County Jail. He will earn 40 cents a week, and says the experience deepens his appreciation for money and freedom while he also writes and draws in confinement.
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John Critenden
Miami News
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Kilgore Loaned to Bears From Rams on Emergency Basis
CHICAGO AP Punling specialist Jon Kilgore was loaned to the Chicago Bears by the Los Angeles Rams on an emergency basis. Kilgore, ex taxi squad member, joined when regular punter Bobby Joe Green was injured. Bears and Rams officials said Kilgore remains Rams property and will return. Bobby Joe is expected to recover fully from knee surgery.
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Jon Kilgore
Chicago Bears
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George Halas, Jr
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Bobby Joe
Halas
Kansas State Beats NC State 66 to 54 in Tourney Opener
In Nashville, Kansas State overcome early foul shooting woes to defeat North Carolina State 66-54 in the Vanderbilt Invitational opener. Terry Snider scored 16 for Kansas State while Jerry Venable and Eddy Smith each added 15. Vann Williford led NC State with strong defense and scoring.
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Ohio State Team Arrives in Pasadena for Rose Bowl Prep
Ohio State fans greet the Buckeyes in Pasadena as they arrive amid cool weather. Coach Woody Hayes holds a brief news conference, discusses O J Simpson, and plans light practices before facing Southern California on New Year’s Day.
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Spiders Stage Last Practice On Home Field
Richmond University of Richmond football holds final home session before Tangerine Bowl with Ohio University. Forty seven players and 42 officials travel by air to Orlando, Florida. Head coach Frank Jones oversees workout as QB Buster O'Brien's eligibility remains unsettled by NCAA.
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Three Saints Coaches Step Down Amid Ownership Tensions
Three top Saints assistants resign including chief defensive coach Jack Faulkner chief offensive coach George Dickson and receiver coach Bob Shaw. The moves follow owner John Mecom Jr. failing to publicly back the staff, with official word confirming their tendered resignations.
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Associated Press
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New Orleans Saints
Jack Faulkner
George Dickson
Bob Shaw
Faulkner
John W. Mecom Jr
Ed Staton
Shaw
Dickson
Tom Fears
Major Leagues Near Pick of New Commissioner
Major league club owners gather near O'Hare to discuss selecting a new commissioner after Eckert's resignation. Debate over abolishing league presidential offices and creating league deputies under a streamlined, modern MLB structure fuels a potential split between the National and American Leagues.
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Athletics
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Stoneham
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Finley
First Time In Four Years Packers Miss Title Games
New York AP report notes Green Bay missed title games for the first time in four years as NFL and AFL playoff matchups set. Dallas hosts Cleveland in the NFL with Leroy Kelly facing Dallas’ top rushing defense. Gary Collins may return for Cleveland. Kansas City visits Oakland in the AFL Western Division playoffs amid potential overtime thrillers.
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Cordero extends lead with two wins at Tropical Park
Angelo Cordero Jr. rode seven winners across Friday’s 10 races at Tropical Park to boost his national jockey chase. He captured Destiny's Twist in race four and Swamp Rabbit in race six, placing second with Fleet Again and Pop Singer to stretch his lead over Alvaro Pineda to nine wins.
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Light Wind Could Help Cleveland in Browns Cowboys Clash
The Cleveland weather forecast favors light winds under 10 mph for Saturday's NFL clash with Dallas for the Eastern Conference title. Don Cockroft’s proven accuracy gives Cleveland an edge if field goals decide the game, while Mike Clark has a tougher record for Dallas. Snow and cold could affect the field at municipal stadium, with 20s temps and possible flurries.
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Associated Press
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Canadiens Call Up Two For East Division Showdown
AP dispatch from Montreal reports the Montreal Canadiens promote left wing Bob Berry from Cleveland of the AHL and center Judes Drouin from Houston of the CHL. Beliveau and Tremblay are both ill with flu as Montreal prepares to host Boston in a key East Division clash.
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Cleveland
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Houston
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Boston
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Gilles Tremblay
Horse racing notes at Puerto Rico and Miami meetings
Coerdo rides in Puerto Rico and Pineda in Mexico with Bay Meadows completing Monday and Tuesday head to head. Pineda’s Honey Bern won the seventh at Bay Meadows paying $5.20, while Cordero sits third at the meeting with 19 wins in 73 starts. Eddie Maple leads with 29 wins as Sharp King narrowly loses to Eulice in a photo finish. Eulice paid $6.20. Sharp King paid $62.80 for place.
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Young Wall Streeters Aid Aussie Davis Cup Sponsors
In Adelaide, U S captain Donald Dell and Australian organizers announced a joint sponsorship of 22500 for the Davis Cup challenge round after two Wall Street investors from Laird Company provided 13500 and sponsors from Coca Cola and Shell Oil joined. The effort saved the Australian event from financial distress and ensured fielding the challenge next year. John Richardson, brother of Ham Richardson, is among the Wall Street group.
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Associated Press
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Australia
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U.S
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Ted Winnpenny
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Ham Richardson
Cowboys Browns clash at title game with 80,000+ crowd
Dallas holds series edge 12-10 over Cleveland with 431-394 scoring lead and fewer points allowed. Browns injuries limit Bill Glass and Green but both ready to play as Charley Harraway starts at running back. Kickoff at 1:30 p.m. EST on CBS.
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