Marquette Triumphs With Narrow Win Over Northern Michigan
Marquette earned a 56 to 45 victory over Northern Michigan as coach Al McGuire criticized his team for “little breakdowns.” The setback followed an 87 to 60 season opener over St Joseph’s and came as other top ranked teams won solidly across the nation. Butch Lee led Marquette with 16 points in the contest.
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Rookie Gus Williams Sparks Golden State Comeback Victory
AP reports Golden State rookie Gus Williams, a bench spark from Southern Cal, scored 27 in a 115-106 win over Seattle as Phoenix beat Chicago 114-97 and the Lakers topped Washington 114-106. Williams and Rick Barry lifted the Warriors in a second-half rally while Seattle’s Slick Watts and Fred Brown added 22 each.
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Wildcats Face No 4 North Carolina In Killer SEC Schedule
Kentucky meets North Carolina on a neutral court in Charlotte as part of a sparse SEC slate. Alabama hosts Middle Tennessee while Georgia hosts Fairleigh Dickinson and Texas Tech visits Mississippi. Alabama and Tennessee won key games while LSU and Vanderbilt posted high scoring wins. Wake of results across the SEC is noted with several players named for standout performances.
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Broncos on TV Tonight Could Heim Auto Return
Oakland AP Aiming to see Denver Broncos back in action tonight led by Otis Armstrong possible return from hamstring reinjury and Charley Johnson recovery. Broncos 5-6 tied with Raiders for West lead as Oakland seeks sixth straight win and division title. Armstong’s presence would boost Denver’s late season hopes amid Raider dominance.
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Nasty Won But Ashe Still No 1 in 1975 Ranking
Stockholm AP reports Arthur Ashe remains widely regarded as the year's top tennis star despite not winning the Masters. Ilie Nastase after an up and down week claimed the No 1 spot, with Borg and Connors in near contention. Nastase, who was disqualified early in the Masters, finished strong by defeating Borg in the final.
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AHS Boosters Meet Tonight
Austin High School's Black Bear Booster Club will meet tonight at 6 30 in the chorus room. All members and prospective members should attend.
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Braves prime for major trades in winter meetings
Baseball owners hold winter meetings as trade season heats up. The Braves, after a recent deal with Los Angeles, are urged to pursue a complete overhaul. Readers are invited to send opinions to The Decatur Daily.
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No 1 Indiana tops UCLA 84 to 64 in NCAA showdown
Gene Bartow of UCLA laments the Hoosiers’ 84 64 loss and hopes for a March rematch in the NCAA tournament. He calls the defeat hard to accept while noting Indiana earned the top ranking. Lord Snowden comments sadly on Graham Hill’s death in a plane crash.
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College and high school basketball schedule for tonight
Calhoun plays NE Miss at 7 30. Middle Tennessee visits Alabama at 7 30. West Morgan travels to Clements for a 7 30 tipoff.
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Broncos and Raiders on radio and TV tonight
Broncos face Raiders in football with radio broadcast on WJOF 104.3 mhz at 7 45 p m and television on Channels 48 6 and 77 at 8 p m.
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Tigers dominate All-County teams with nine picks
Yesterday marked one year since Hartselle Tigers landed nine of 24 spots on the All-County football team. Steve Baker earned outstanding offensive player honors and Randy Sittison was named outstanding defensive player. Buck Pitts was named Coach of the Year.
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