Pirates Rally Past Cornell In East Carolina Classic Opener
East Carolina trailed late but surged to a 74-67 win over Cornell in the opening round. Virginia beat Air Force 90-85 to advance, with Baylor topping William and Mary and Virginia Tech defeating Delaware in Thursday play.
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Virginia
Air Force
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Virginia Tech
Baylor
Tom Miller
Dick Keir
Hanry Thompson
Thompson
Hank South
Jend Cornel
Walt Esdaile
Bill Schwartzkopf
Mike Kelley
Pete Halvonik
John Gidding
Norm Carmichael
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Bert Spear
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WSM
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Kent
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Carsti
Carmel
South
AIR Force Virginia
Spear
Geddins
Bo Wilkes
Arm
RNAS
Parsons Ni
Kenelly
Hetvonik
Ewiton
Taras
Nesenha
Virginia VW
Dal—Air Force
Halvonik
Sporting News Names McCulloch NFL Rookie Of Year
Earl McCulloch of the Detroit Lions was named The Sporting News NFL rookie of the year. A Southern California product, he caught 40 passes for 680 yards and five touchdowns in his first pro season, scoring twice against Green Bay in the College All Star game and starting strong for Detroit.
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ST. Louis
Earl McCulloch
Detroit Lions
Sporting News
National Football League
McCulloch
California
Green Bay Packers
Lions
Bowrey
Graebner
All-Star Games Can Help Some Football Players
Greg Cook of Cincinnati and Ed Hagett of Texas A&M headline 52 players in Saturday’s Blue Gray Classic as prospects finish college, with post season all star games seen as possible boosts to pro contracts. Hagett, an all-SWC quarterback, treats the game as best chance to play now while Cook notes scouts’ judged opinions. The event at Cr main Bowl draws about 25,000 fans and national TV.
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Cincinnati
Ed Hagett
Texas A&m
Cook
Am Blue
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Hargett
Tampa
Fla
Mobile
Ala
Collegians
Cramton Bowl
Peach Bowl Rivals Seek Answers In Key Showdown
LSU faces Florida State in the Peach Bowl as both teams adjust with injuries and new plays. LSU quarterbacks Hillman and Haynes contend for the nod while FSU adds Tomy Warren to threaten Cappleman Sellers connection. Coaches McClendon and Peterson describe a tight battle with undetermined game plans and strong defenses. Ticket sales top 3,000 for the Grant Field matchup.
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Louisiana State
Tigers
Florida State
Seminoles
Bengals
FSU
Ron Sellers
LSU
Tiger
Sellers
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Charlie McClendon
Cappleman
McClendon
Mike Hillman
Freddie Haynes
Hillman
Haynes
LSU Seldon
Bill Peterson
Tomamy Warren
Cappieman
Tommy
Peterson
Billy Cox
John Pittman
Ken Hart
Joe Benson
Pittman
Troy
Ala
Cox
Hart
Benson
Grant Field
Davidson Tops Tourney Field At Charlotte
Davidson, ranked No. 3 and winner of five straight, leads a Charlotte Invitational field that includes Texas Wichita State and Maryland. Hosts Maryland, Texas, Wichita State and Davidson face first round games at the Charlotte Coliseum with winners meeting in the title tilt.
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N.C
Davidson
Charlotte Coliseum
Maryland
Texas
Wichita State
Biistad
South Carolina
Ohio U Favored To Beat Richmond In Tangerine Bowl
Ohio University enters Tangerine Bowl as a one touchdown favorite over Richmond in Orlando. Both teams boast 10-0 and 7-3 records respectively with strength on offense led by Ohio quarterback Cleve Bryant and Richmond quarterback Buster O Brien. The matchup features MAC champion Ohio versus Southern Conference foe Richmond in a high stakes national television clash.
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Richmond
Orlando
Cleve Bryant
Ohio
Anderson Atkinson Voted AFL Defensive Rookies of the Year
In a tied AP panel vote, Dick Anderson of Miami and George Atkinson of Oakland were named AFL Defensive Rookies of the Year. Anderson intercepted eight passes and returned 230 yards with two TDs, while Atkinson opened with a record AFL 205 punt return yards and a 86 yard TD on his first NFL game. Running back Paul Robinson was named AFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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Dick Anderson
Miami
George Atkinson
Oakland
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AFL
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Houston
Chip Oliver
Russ Washington
San Diego
Anderson
Colorado
Dolphins
Tom Beier
Army
Dave Grayson
Raider
Atkinson
Buffalo
Raiders
Ed Rutkowski
Boston
George Wilson
Paul Robinson
Cincinnati
Citadel Leads Field at Poinsettia Basket Tourney Opener
GREENVILLE DC AP The 10th annual Poinsettia Basketball Classic opens Friday with Citadel vs Memphis State and Furman vs NYU. Citadel carries best record 4 straight after 101-91 loss to George Washington. Tee Hooper 19.4 ppg, Rich Jones 24. Furman ends skid 97-87 vs Newberry as Dick Escleck 50 points boosts to 26.6. NYU 3-4 led by Jim Signorile 17.4. First night losers meet Saturday. Friday winner in title game.
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D.C
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Furman
New York University
Bruindogs
George Washington
Tee Hooper
Louisville
Rich Jones
Newberry
Dick Escleck
NYU
North Carolina State
Columbia
Temple
Princeton
Violets
Jim Signorile
LaSalle Favored In Quaker City Tournament
LaSalle appears poised to win the eighth Quaker City basketball tourney in Philadelphia opening Friday. Historically, Philadelphia teams excel here, though underdogs often challenge favorites. LaSalle faces DePaul, Rhode Island, Indiana, St. Joseph's, Niagara and Penn State as the field competes over three days.
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Quaker City
DePaul
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Rhode Island
Indiana
St. Joseph’s
Niagara
Penn State
Scoring Night Across Leagues Yields Tight Finishes
Basketball results from pro and college games show multiple close outcomes. Notable scores include Los Angeles 95 over Detroit 94 and Indiana 134 over Minnesota 133. College highlights Virginia Tech 79 over Delaware 59 and Connecticut 91 over Trinity 67.
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Texas A&m
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Connecticut
Trinity
Bates
Oston College
Georgia
BYU
California
Kansas
Nebraska
U S Davis Cup doubles bid with Smith and Lutz in Australia
In Adelaide the United States forges ahead in Davis Cup as Stan Smith and Bob Lutz of USC face Australia’s duo. Graebner, Bowrey seeds clash. Hopman, veteran captain, contends with fluctuating odds and chilly Memorial Drive winds.
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Australia
United States
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Bob Lutz
University of Southern California
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Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Lutz
Los Angeles
Harry Hopman
Arthur Ashe
Clark Graebner
U.S
Ray Ruffels
Jack Alexander
Graebner
New York
Bill Bowrey
Ashe
Ruffels
Memorial Drive
Hopman
Bowrey
Reputed Home Court Edge Still Holds True In Dixie
Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina have long dominated at home. Roy Skinner’s Commodores hold 92 of 101 at Memorial Gym since 1961, while Duke and Kentucky boast strong home marks under Bubas and Rupp. Road records linger weaker, with Duke and Tennessee posting solid numbers but road struggles common. The piece notes strong home advantage across major Southern programs and hints at UCLA’s national strength fading after Lew Alcindor’s era.
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Stokely Athletic Center
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Baron
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Rupp
Cats
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UCLA
Lew Alcindor
Big Lew
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