Nordholz shines but Tide fall to Duke in tough ACC clash
Alabama star Mike Nordholz battled flu to score 22 but Duke defeated the Crimson Tide 88 to 80. Nordholz drew praise from coach Hayden Riley for clutch steals and late buckets despite fatigue. Alabama showed improvement and hints at future spoiler potential if Nordholz stays at pace.
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Ring and goals push toward next season after Cotton Bowl clash
Linebacker Mike Hall discusses future plans amid talk of a national title and a pro career as Texas A&M faces off in the Cotton Bowl. He vows a ring for teammates after last year’s heartbreak and hints at strong next season with many returnees. Elsewhere Austin visits Decatur in a crucial early season game at Black Bear Gym with stakes tied to football losses and revenge.
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UCLA Remains Top as Vanderbilt and Kentucky Ready to Clash
UCLA holds the No 1 spot with 34 first place votes while Vanderbilt No 3 and Kentucky No 4 are set to face Davidson No 8 and North Carolina No 7. Houston the runner up plays midweek in the Bluebonnet Classic against George Washington Mississippi State and Montana State.
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Ten More Signed For Blue Gray In Montgomery
Ten more players join the North and South squads for the Blue Gray game on December 30 in Montgomery. New selections include three from Missouri three from North Carolina State and two from Michigan State plus picks from Virginia Tech and Southern Mississippi. Don Faurot adds three Missouri players to the North squad while North Carolina State and Southern Mississippi contribute key backs linemen and ends. On the Dixie side North Carolina State supplies Combs Martell and Warren and Southern Mississippi adds Rousell. Earle Edwards coaches for NC State. Tommy Rousell will also play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile January 6.
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Homan Leads South Senior Bowl Squad
Four All-Americans headline the 27 man South squad for the 19th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama. Alabama end Dennis Homan and Tennessee center Bob Johnson anchor an offense with first team linemen Dennis Byrd and Greg Pipes. Lincoln final picks include Hammond Warren and 193 total passes.
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Pride and Thomas Sign With Florence State College
Decatur High halfback Bobby Joe Pride and Butler High’s Leonard Thomas signed football scholarships with Florence State College, becoming notable Negro signees. Allen Elkins of Decatur also joined Florence State, while Jacksonville State expressed interest. Coach Hal Self praised the pair for bringing speed and athletic depth to the Lions.
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Dobson Sets Winter League Pitching Record
Pat Robson, 26, a Detroit Tigers right hander, struck out 21 batters in nine innings to set a Winter League pitching record. He started once and made 27 relief appearances last season as his San team beat Arecibo 6 to 3 on Sunday, six hits allowed.
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