Rutgers Drops 30-Game Win Streak to Columbia
Rutgers Head Coach Tom Young lamented poor defense and lack of experience after the Scarlet Knights lost 85-75 to Columbia at home. Columbia, led by Tom Penders, grabbed boards and built a decisive lead as Rutgers failed to protect the glass and finish possessions.
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Colts and Cardinals face off in a classic showdown
NFL Roundup previews a Saturday showdown between the Baltimore Colts and St. Louis Cardinals, pitting the Sack Pack led defense against Jim Hart's protected pass. It notes Rams quarterback Pat Haden and back Lawrence McCutcheon, plus a slate of Sunday games across the league.
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Murtaugh Dead At 59 in Chester Pennsylvania
Danny Murtaugh, famed Pirates manager and three time retiree, died at 59 after a stroke and long heart trouble. Born in Chester, he led Pittsburgh to 1960 and 1971 World Series titles and returned from retirement several times to serve as manager and scout. He vowed to retire to spend time with grandchildren.
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Predictions Prep Athens Addison To Post Victories
Athens Golden Eagles and Addison to play final 1976 football games for right to state titles. Athens faces Andalusia in a 3-A rematch led by Cosby Parker Bolton and a top line. Addison hosts Brantley with a stout defense and back Tyler Hayes. Both favored to win by seven in tight title races.
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Austin Girls Triumph Over West Morgan 52 2 in Thriller
Austin defeated West Morgan 52 to 2 as Beverly Griffin led Decatur with 14 points while Renee Halbrooks scored 11 for Austin. Danville edged Decatur 29 2 with Karen Melson scoring 13 to lead Hawks. Melson hit the deciding shot late in a 29 2 Danville win. Danville hosts Mt Hope, Austin hosts Lee of Huntsville next Monday at 5 p.m.
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Battle to Purdue Head Football Coach Reports Rise
Huntsville Ala AP Bill Battle former Tennessee Volunteers head coach will accept Purdue University job within days according to The Huntsville News sources close to Battle. He would replace Alex Agase fired after Battle’s resignation in Tennessee.
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Andrews Quits at University of North Alabama
Mickey Andrews resigned as head coach and athletic director at the University of North Alabama Florence. Four fulltime assistants had quit the day before, and the move followed his long tenure since 1972 after leading Livingston University to the 1971 NAIA national title. His Livingston record was 23-7-2.
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