Nebraska's Churchich Faces Alabama in Sugar Bowl Test
Bear Bryant's defense must slow Nebraskas Bob Churchich a top passer and record holder who threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns against Alabama in the Orange Bowl era his season totals include 1136 passing yards 199 completions and 18 TDs while also contributing modest rushing yardage and a strong two sport background in baseball leading Nebraska to a pivotal Sugar Bowl showdown with Alabama.
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SMU Faces Tough Thursday Drill Before Cotton Bowl
Southern Methodist coach Hayden Fry drills the Mustangs in cold conditions aiming to sharpen timing and execution for Saturday’s Cotton Bowl clash with Georgia. A disrupted schedule due to finals and weather left practice limited since December 10, while Georgia coach Vince Dooley reports general fitness with injury concerns, notably Ronnie Jenkins.
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Prep Scores Highlight Holiday Hoops Across Alabama
The Associated Press reports high school basketball scores from Alabama tournaments. Phenix City Central beat Hardaway 44 to 0, Plainview defeated Geraldine 61 to 33, Boaz over Sylvania 3 to 2 percent, Scottsboro won 77 to 78, Lee of Huntsville edged Bradshaw, and Shades Valley beat Veatley 43 to 0.
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Bryant not planning retirement amid Sugar Bowl buildup
Alabama coach Paul Bryant rejects retirement rumors as he prepares for his 13th bowl, saying he will stay in coaching despite talks of politics or an easier post. He notes a long career since 1945 with two recent national titles and an undefeated current team heading into the Sugar Bowl against Nebraska.
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Bear) Bryant
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Sugar Bowl coverage by Tate at Alabama vs Nebraska
Decatur Daily sports staff led by Ron Tate will provide full Sugar Bowl coverage in New Orleans. Reports include Alabama and Nebraska practices and coach quotes, plus features on Crimson Tide players and coaches. Tommy Putman will photograph the game action at 1 o'clock Monday.
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Bear) Bryant
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Gator Bowl Prep Amid Secrecy and Surveillance
Syracuse and Tennessee prepare for the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with contrasting practice secrecy. Syracuse faces tight uniformed security while Tennessee allows spectators at its field, as coaches discuss new wrinkles and game plans.
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Break Could Decide Game Between Florida and Georgia Tech
Florida coach Ray Graves says a single break or the kicking game could decide the Orange Bowl clash with Georgia Tech. He notes Spurrier has regained timing after a busy media period, while Tech faces injury woes to Schroer Carlisle and Brown but remains dangerous on blitzes.
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College basketball score roundup with multiple tournaments and results
A dense recap lists scores from college games and tournament prelims across multiple events. Kentucky 94 Miami 89 leads a sequence including Fairleigh Dickinson, Pace, Cornell, Tulsa, Yale, Dayton, Marquette, Iowa, Wichita State, Cincinnati, Rutgers, Evansville, Virginia, Columbia, and others with numerous roundups and bracket mentions.
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Falcons Set Summer Camp at East Tennessee State
The Atlanta Falcons will hold their 1967 summer training camp at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City Tenn from mid July through early September. President Burgin Dossett and VP Frank Wall announced the move noting ETSU meets pro team requirements.
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Pro Scores National Basketball Association Update
The Associated Press reports Wednesday results: New York 121 over Los Angeles 115. San Francisco 138 over Baltimore 115. Philadelphia 113 over Boston 108. Upcoming Friday games include New York at Baltimore and San Francisco at Cincinnati with several other matchups.
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Vols Face Bradley in Sugar Bowl Cage Tourney
Tennessee's Volunteers meet Bradley, ranked No. 2 in scoring, in the Sugar Bowl Cage Tourney opener in New Orleans. Bob Cousy’s Boston College faces Utah in the first game. Ron Widby will fly to Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl after the finals, leading Tennessee with 22 ppg as the defense allows 49.8 ppg in a 40 record.
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Passing Display Expected In San Francisco Shrine East West Game
The 42nd San Francisco Shrine East West game may feature a passing display if good weather holds At Kezar Stadium or on national TV the East has emphasized passing since Santa Clara camp West coach John Ralston says Don Horn of San Diego would start if no rain
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Trojans Drill On Pass Defense Amid Rose Bowl Prep
USC coach John McKay ordered extra pass defense work as the Trojans prepared for the Rose Bowl. Nate Shaw is expected to play despite a pulled leg muscle while Purdue's Bob Griese has thrown for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns this season.
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