Hoosiers Top UCLA as Indiana Stays No. 1 in Big Weekend
Indiana defeated UCLA 84-64 behind 33 points from Scott May and 17 from Kent Benson while Richard Washington scored 28 for UCLA. Kansas State fell 66-58 to Texas Tech. Maryland set a school scoring record in a 127-84 win over East Carolina and Notre Dame, Louisville, North Carolina, Clemson, and Cincinnati posted wide margins in early season action.
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Tide Opens With Southern Tonight
Kentucky and Alabama begin 1975 76 SEC campaigns with road and home games. Auburn also opens at home, Mississippi State hosts Indiana State Terre Haute, and Mississippi eyes a second win. Weekend results include Tennessee 81 Biscayne 63 and Vanderbilt 105 Iowa State 80.
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Livingston Tigers Psyched Into NCAA Division II Semifinal
Livingston Alabama defeats North Dakota 34 14 to reach the NCAA Division II semifinals against North Michigan in Wichita Falls Texas. Tigers rally with big plays and a 14 14 halftime tie overturned by Seale Slater and Johnson leading to a 10 2 season.
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Sports Opinion on TV football announcers
Reader attacks Curt Gowdy and Howard Cosell calling for firings while defending Don Meredith. Letter from Phillip Young of Decatur Alabama criticizes the commentators and wig wearers naming Cosell as imposter. Radio and TV listings note Dolphins versus Patriots broadcasts.
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Notable quotes from Morton and Knight after games
New York Giants quarterback Craig Morton admits he played horribly after a 14-3 loss to Dallas, taking responsibility without blaming others. Indiana coach Bobby Knight praises his team after an 84-64 win over UCLA, saying one game does not reveal potential.
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Area basketball and football playoff schedule across the region
Tonight features Brewer at West Point and Hartselle at Russellville. Tuesday lists Bradshaw at Austin and more across multiple towns. Friday adds playoffs Andalusia at Athens and Hokes Bluff at Hazlewood with a full slate of regional basketball and matches continuing through the week.
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Lakers beat Trail Blazers in 116 109 home win
The Lakers extended their NBA streak to 11 straight wins with a 116 109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers at home. Portland played defense late but Los Angeles pulled away in the fourth quarter.
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Lakers Hold Off Trail Blazers Without Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles edged Portland at home as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar fouled out with 6:47 left. Jabbar and Gail Goodrich each scored 22 for the Lakers while Geoff Petrie and Lloyd Neal led Portland with 21 apiece. Kansas City beat New York 110-98 and Philadelphia topped New Orleans 113-96 elsewhere in the NBA. ABA: New York defeated Kentucky 113-84. San Antonio beat St. Louis 127-115.
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Postseason plan rejected by SEC presidents
One year ago today the SEC school presidents rejected a proposal for a postseason tournament to determine the conference champion. Ten years ago today Alabama center Paul Crane made the first-team AP All American list and Auburn linebacker Bill Cody earned second team honors.
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