Kentucky Wildcats Roll Over Texas Tech In SEC Start
Kentucky unleashed a 107 91 victory led by Cotton Nash 33 and Ted Deeken 20 as they opened conference play with a win over Texas Tech. Other SEC teams posted non conference results including Alabama beating Delta State 111 66 and LSU toppling Loyola of New Orleans 80 67.
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Heisman Winner Staubach Drafted by Two Leagues
Roger Staubach, Heisman Trophy winner, was drafted by both major leagues. The Dallas Cowboys picked him in the NFL 10th round, while the AFL Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the 16th round. He still has Naval Academy service obligations for at least three years.
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Tulane Player Misprint Corrected on All-Southeast Team
An AP correction notes Clem Dellenger of Tulane was mislisted as a third team end on the All-Southeast Conference football team. The correct third team end is Tommy Inman of Mississippi State.
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Paraguay’s Gran Chaco Compared to Florida Climate
The Gran Chaco region of Paraguay shows a climate similar to Florida with hot, humid conditions and seasonal variations. Experts note similarities in temperature ranges and rainfall patterns affecting agriculture and living conditions.
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Dunkel index explains team strength and recent performance
The Dunkel system rates team strength by scoring margin against opposition strength, weighting recent form. It originated in 1929 by Dick GAMES OF DECEMBER AND JAN. 1.
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Hartselle Edges Austin 45-43 in OT
Hartselle Bees outlast Austin Black Bears 45-43 after overtime at Austin gym. Bears led 23-20 at halftime, game tied 41-41 after regulation. Austin won junior game 35-23. Junior Bears now 3-0.
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Angels Trade Leon Wagner in Major Shift Toward Defense
Los Angeles Angels send power hitter Leon Wagner to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Barry Latman and a yet unnamed player. Wagner hit 63 homers and batted .291 over the last two seasons. Latman went 7-12 for the Indians last year. The Angels also drafted 63 players at winter meetings, paying $99,000 for six, including three veterans and three first-year pitchers.
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NFL Draft Marathon Highlights Player Signings and Trades
The NFL held a record long first round with eight hours eight minutes as five clubs used phones to stay in. Dallas picked Scott Appleton, Marv Woodson went to Baltimore, San Francisco drafted Dave Parks, and Philadelphia took Bob Brown. Washington added Charley Taylor while Minnesota signed Carl Eller and Hal Bedsole.
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Tide Cagers Hit Record as Alabama Wallops Delta State
Alabama opened the season with an 111-66 victory over Delta State, posting its highest offensive total since 1957 and nearing the school scoring record. The Tide led 56-35 at halftime, hitting 58.8 percent from the floor (20 of 34) and converting 16 of 18 free throws.
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Eva Turns Back Arabian Knights 52-42
Eva Blue Eagle seniors defeated Arab here Friday night 52 42 for their third win of the season. Coach Ross Feltman praised Ronnie Ryan Jerry Livingston and Dexter Lindsey for standout play as Eva jumped to an early lead 18-4 after the first quarter and 30-11 at halftime.
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Texas Holds Top Spot in AP Poll Despite Close Texas A&M Win
Texas remains No. 1 in the AP poll after a 15-13 Thanksgiving win over Texas A&M, edging Navy by points as Illinois rises to third after a 13-0 Big Ten title clincher. Auburn, Nebraska, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Michigan State fill the rest of the Top Ten with final season notes.
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Tide triumphs as Alabama tops Delta in high scoring game
Alabama players led with 20 points each by Bob Andrews and Jim Booth while J W Berry added 15 and Charles Perry 14. Delta of Cleveland shot 31.7 percent, Alabama dominated rebounds 61 to 31 and made 76 percent of free throws with 28 of 37. Eighteen states provide paid time off for voters.
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