Sugar Bowl Tilt Sets Stage for Bryant Vaught Showdown
Alabama, 8 2, led by coach Paul Bryant, risks star quarterback Namath suspension and Wayne Freeman injury as Steve Sloan replaces Namath in the Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss, 7 0 2, in New Orleans. Ole Miss, with Perry Lee Dunn and Jim Weatherly, seeks its fifth Sugar Bowl crown in the 29th renewal nationally televised by NBC.
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Bears Edge Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship Caper
Chicago Bears defeat New York Giants 14-10 at Wrigley Field to claim the NFL championship. George Halas earns his eighth title with Papa Bear leading a defense that intercepted Giants quarterback Y. A. Tittle six times, including key returns by Bennie McRae and Rich Petitbon. Larry Morris MVP highlights a 61-yard first-period rush.
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College Basketball Results From The Associated Press
Major college scores listed from tournaments and regular play. UCLA beat Illinois 83 to 79. Michigan defeated Pitt 95 to 80. Villanova beat Utah 82 to 75. St Johns edged Dayton 88 to 76. Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Wisconsin posted wins among many others.
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Kentucky Wildcats Aim for No 1 as Holiday Tournaments Open
Kentucky, ranked second, carries unbeaten record and favorites tag into the Sugar Bowl event facing Loyola New Orleans. Duke meets Auburn as Davidson faces Penn in Charlotte. Multiple major tourneys begin with ups and downs as UCLA wins Los Angeles Classic and Loyola falls to Georgetown in the Quaker City.
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Senior Bowlers Ready To Practice
About 50 all star football players open practice today for the 15th annual Senior Bowl game at Mobile on January 4. Selected from 41 colleges they turn professional in the game. Winners collect 900 dollars and losers 700 dollars plus expenses.
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Lakers Hit For Highest Score Of The Season
The Los Angeles Lakers scored 140 to 128 over Detroit as Jerry West had 39 and Elgin Baylor 32, boosting their Western lead to 2 games. Cincinnati held on for a 105-99 win over New York after a 23 point swing. Boston beat St Louis 107-100. Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles 114-100. San Francisco edged Baltimore 106-104.
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Alabama ready for Sugar Bowl warmup against Ole Miss
Alabama coach Paul Bryant said the Crimson Tide will practice in New Orleans before facing Mississippi. Wayne Freeman will miss the game with a pulled hamstring, while Billy Piper is likely ready after his Miami injury. Bryant scheduled Sugar Bowl practices for Monday and Tuesday.
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Elliott In Outburst At Illini Team
Pasadena California reports coach Pete Elliott sharp in a Sunday Rose Bowl prep session calling his Illinois squad dead and listless. He warned any player not ready for a full effort on New Year’s Day against Washington, noted Huskies’ upset history and highlighted Dick Butkus and Bill Douglas as key figures.
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Wildcats Favored In Sugar Bowl Tournament
Kentucky's Wildcats, 8-0 after a 101-81 win over Notre Dame, are the heavy favorites to capture the Sugar Bowl tournament in New Orleans. Vanderbilt, 9-0 and No. 6, also thriving with a 106-78 win over South Carolina. SEC actions include Tennessee topping Centenary 70-63, Arkansas beating Mississippi, and LSU defeating Iowa 92-81 to set up a fourth place matchup with Seattle.
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Bears win NFL title as Halas salutes defense
68 year old George Halas lauds the Bears defense after a 14 10 victory over the New York Giants to claim the championship. Richie Petitbon’s late interception seals the win as Larry Morris and Ed O Bradovich earn hero status and Bill Wade adds the decisive scores.
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Nebraska Poised For Orange Bowl Showdown With Auburn
Nebraska Coach Bob Devaney drills the Cornhuskers to be ready as they face Auburn in the Orange Bowl awaiting a renewal of the Big Eight contract. Auburn punter Jon Kilgore and kicker Woody Woodall boost special teams while Auburn’s Jimmy Sidje leads the Tigers’ offense. Tickets for the game are sold out with 72 600 expected including band members.
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Bears and Giants to share six grand and more from title game
The Bears would get about $6,000 each and the Giants about $4,200 once official NFL figures are released. Final numbers hinge on closed circuit TV receipts from three Chicago arenas. Attendance reached 45,801 at Wrigley Field with a gross gate near $500,000 and TV receipts of $926,000.
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