Unbeaten Kentucky Voted No.2 Team in AP Poll
Kentucky rose to No 2 in the AP college basketball poll behind Duke as undefeated 8 0 Wildcats beat Notre Dame 103 69 and drew first place votes. Duke led with 34 votes 389 points while St Josephs Bradley Providence Iowa Brigham Young Texas Western UCLA and others followed.
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Eddie Machen Signs for Maiden Bout in New York
Veteran Eddie Machen of Los Angeles signed a contract Monday to fight European heavyweight champion Karl Maiden in New York. The bout would match Machen against Maiden, a high profile clash expected to draw strong crowds and TV attention.
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Hawks call for crackdown after stick spearing incident
Chicago manager Billy Reay urged NHL officials to crack down on spear use after Chico Maki was allegedly speared by Boston’s Ron Stewart during a 3-1 win over the Bruins. Reay cited prior incidents and said players are using sticks as weapons, risking serious injury.
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Several Hundred Faithful Fans Greet MSU Team
EAST LANSING Mich AP several hundred faithful fans greeted the frustrated Michigan State football team on its arrival home from the Rose Bowl Monday A banner at the Capitol City Airport read First in the Hearts of Spartan Fans Everywhere A small musical group played the Spartans fight song The players were downcast by the 14 12 upset by UCLA and did not mingle with the crowd They boarded buses for the university Coach Duffy Daugherty remained in California for rest Hawaiian kicker Dick Kenney wore a lei given by admirers and added the only small touch of safety to the party
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German boxer Mildenberger ranks fifth by WBA in Frankfort
Berg er of Germany in Frankfort, Germany on February 3. Mildenberger is ranked fifth among the heavyweights by the World Boxing Association. Ma Chen is not ranked.
Joel Collier Eyes Buffalo Bills Head Coach Job
Joel Collier, long time defensive specialist and Saban assistant, declares candidacy to replace Lou Saban as Bills coach after Saban quits. Players back Collier’s elevation, while owner Ralph Wilson considers his options. Collier and Saban both have deep AFL ties with Northwestern and Western Illinois roots.
Oilers Aiming to Acquire Ernie Ladd from Chargers
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams said he may offer four players including veteran QB George Blanda and $100,000 to San Diego for defensive tackle Ernie Ladd. He listed Charlie Hennigan and Doug Cline as two of the four, with a recent signee as the fourth, and planned to present the bid to Charger owner Barron Hilton next week at the AFL meeting.
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Lou Saban Becomes Maryland Football Coach
Lou Saban resigns from the Buffalo Bills to take Maryland’s head coaching job starting at 22 500 declining to reveal his Buffalo pay. He cites a return to college atmosphere and predicts Maryland could soon be near the top of college football.
Mike Giddings Appointed Head Grid Coach At Utah
Mike Giddings named head football coach at the University of Utah, succeeding Ray Nagel who left for Town. The 32-year-old USC aide was selected over four rivals, including Illinois assistant Bill Taylor. Giddings, a Los Angeles native, played at Berkeley and served as Marine lieutenant before coaching at Monrovia, Glendale City College, and USC. He and his wife Donna reside in Newport Beach with three children.
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Bob Shafer Eats Crow As Promised
SANTA MONICA Calif AP Sports Editor Bob Shafer of the Santa Monica Evening Out look said he'd eat crow if UCLA beat Michigan State in the Rose Bowl so Monday he did twice. He dined at noon on the Pedestrian Mall with Dr Donald B Lindsley as UCLA fans watched. UCLA led 14 12 when Shafer ate the crow main course with Lindsley having steak. A UCLA crowd urged Shafer to proceed and he finished the bones of the Texas bird. The tasting was described as sweet yet delicious.
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Gator Bowl Teams To Collect About 161000 Each
In Jacksonville, Georgia Tech and Texas Tech will each receive about 161000 from the Gator Bowl, a new high since the 60 000 capacity expansion. Tech, an independent, keeps all its share. Tech’s 35 rushing attempts set a major bowl record.
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Farrell New Team Coach With Chisox
Kerby Farrell, former Indians manager and 1945 White Sox first baseman, named Chicago White Sox coach by Ed Stanky. Also, Sally Hemus named manager of Jacksonville Suns as part of Mets to Sox transition. Mets president George Weiss notes policy of advancing personnel. White Sox staff kept Berres Cuccinello and Gutteridge from Lopez era.
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Harris Rejoins Wings Player After Suspension Lifted
Billy Harris, 30, center, previously suspended for refusing to report to Detroit's Pittsburgh farm club, changed his mind and will join the Hornets Wednesday. The Detroit Red Wings announced the suspension has been lifted after two weeks.
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Rose Bowl Scoring Feats From Early 20th Century Games
The record notes that Jim Dietz of Washington State scored 34 points in a 14-0 victory over Brown in the 1916 Rose Bowl and Ernie Nevers of Stanford matched that total in a 27-19 loss to Notre Dame in the 1925 Rose Bowl.
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Davidson Bids For Lead Against Spiders Tonight
Davidson meets Richmond in a key Southern Conference clash as Dick Snyder leads the 9-2 Wildcats into the arena seeking sole first in the league while Richmond aims to pull even at 4-1. Virginia Tech, William and Mary and Hampden-Sydney also face tough tests with several state teams in action.
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Merrill Gainer Declines WVU Football Head Coach Role
Bluefield High School coach Merrill Gainer says no official offer was made for the West Virginia University head football job. He admits a Morgantown call asking about interest occurred over a week ago, but he remains uninterested officially or unofficially.
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Public Officials and Leaders Back Kansas City Sports Center
Kansas City public officials and business leaders signed articles of incorporation for the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission. Mayors Jus W. Dav id and Joseph McDowell, along with Jackson County Missouri administrative judges, form the incorporators. The aim is to unite support for a 35 million dollar stadium complex, promote the Chiefs and Athletics, and keep both clubs in the city as a new complex is built while other cities bid for the teams.
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