Namath Hurts Knee Puts Alabama in Orange Bowl Duel
Top ranked Alabama may miss star quarterback Joe Namath for the Orange Bowl with a knee injury. Coach Paul Bryant shifts to Steve Sloan as starting QB while Texas prepares to face the Tide without Namath’s reliable arm. Sloan’s status remains doubtful. Alabama boosts its defense against a strong Texas rush.
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Decatur, Priceville Reach Star Invitational Final Eight
Decatur beat Danville 91 68 to reach the final while Priceville topped Robert E Lee 46 41. Decatur leads 64 53 after three quarters. Tonight Danville meets Lee in the consolation and Decatur faces Priceville for the title.
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Finley Sells Tickets To Councilmen In Kansas City
Charles O. Finley promoted a season ticket drive for the Kansas City Athletics by selling tickets to all 12 city councilmen. He pledged the club would stay for the stadium lease term after dropping a lawsuit to move the team, with a goal of 5,000 season tickets and support from the Chamber of Commerce and city officials. Mayor Davis welcomed the move and urged public backing.
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Celtics Turn Back Lakers Triumph Over Lakers 133-112
Celtics dominate Lakers as West scores 12 and Baylor 4 amid six players in double figures. Celtics extend lead in Eastern Division while Colts stay six games ahead of Cincinnati after a 113-108 win over San Francisco. Detroit defeats New York 123-117 in Monday action.
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Dick Gordon Added To Senior Bowl Roster
Dick Gordon Michigan State halfback and Big Ten second leading rusher is added to the North squad for the 16th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile. He replaces Roy Jefferson who injured his shoulder in the Liberty Bowl. Gordon carried 571 yards in 81 carries against conference foes and 741 yards in 123 tries overall. He will play in the East West game in San Francisco before the Jan. 9 classic.
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Seven Horses Nominated for $100,000 Widener Handicap
Hialeah Park announced 57 horses nominated for the $100,000 added Widener Handicap at 1 1/16 miles to be run Feb 20. Among nominees are 24 major stakes winners this year led by Tasmah, America's leading mare with nine victories.
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Michigan Tops Manhattan in ECAC Holiday Festival Opener
Cazzie Russell led No. 1 Michigan past Manhattan 90 77 with 36 points at Madison Square Garden as Wichita State beat Villanova 86 74 to reach the Quaker City final. Indiana and St Louis also advanced while top teams clashed across tournaments. Russell 22 first half points paced Michigan as Bradley matched 36 for Princeton in a 79 69 win over Syracuse.
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Eiffel Tower Framework Completed in Two Years
Three hundred workmen finished the framework of the Eiffel Tower in two years, marking a milestone in the construction of the famed Paris landmark.
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