Indiana Stays No 1 After Narrow Win Over St Johns
Indiana edges St John 76 69 at Madison Square Garden as Scott May scores 29 to lead the No 15 Hoosiers past a tough Redmen squad. Maryland and UCLA win their openers while Cincinnati and Nevada-Las Vegas also advance in a busy night of tournament play.
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New York
Seton Hall
Interference Call Sparks Cowboys Win Over Vikings
Dallas defeated Minnesota 17 14 after a controversial 50 yard touchdown catch by Drew Pearson. Officials faced scrutiny over a key interference ruling while Vikings coach Bud Grant disputed the call and Terzian was injured by a thrown bottle.
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Miami
Mercury Morris
Buffalo
Bills
Ralph Wilson
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Pete Rozelle
Los Angeles
Carroll Rosenbloom
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Terzian
Autrey Beamon
Cliff Harris
Opinion on sports conduct after Minnesota bottle incident
A sports editorial calls on professional athletes to model responsible behavior after a bottle thrown at an official in Minnesota. It cites Fran Tarkenton's conduct and argues for accountability by owners coaches and players to set a positive example for youth.
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Gator Bowl MVP Gargis shines as Auburn defeats Texas
One year ago today Phil Gargis threw for two touchdowns on six completions in a 27-3 Auburn win over Texas in the Gator Bowl earning MVP honors. Also noted ABS won the Valley Athletic Conference Tournament 84-74 over Falkville with Don Presnell scoring 23 for ABS and David McNutt leading Falkville with 32.
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New York Giants
South All-Stars
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Montgomery
Weekend Tourneys Set At Decatur And Brewer
Two high school basketball tournaments in Decatur and Brewer proceed Friday and Saturday. Decatur Classic features host Red Raiders with Austin, Ramsey and Tuscaloosa County. Brewer Invitational includes Hartselle, Moulton and Athens with Brewer. Admissions are $1. Friday results include Austin vs Ramsey at 6 30 and Decatur vs Tuscaloosa County at 8. Saturday has Decatur vs Ramsey 6 30 and Austin vs Tuscaloosa County 8. Brewer games list Moulton vs Hartselle and Brewer vs Athens Friday 6 30 and 8. Saturday Athens vs Hartselle 6 30 and Brewer vs Moulton 8. Admission at Brewer is $1.
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Athens
Patriots
Nave Named West Limestone Coach In Alabama District
Former Clements High School and University of North Alabama standout Mike Nave was hired by Limestone County Board of Education as head football coach at West Limestone High School. He replaces Jack Schrimsher who resigned to join a sports goods firm. Nave, a mid 1960s Clements quarterback and UNA lineman, will take his first coaching post.
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Top Twenty AP College Basketball Poll Scores
The Associated Press Top Twenty list shows Indiana leading with 60 first place votes and 1 236 points, followed by Maryland and North Carolina. Other ranked teams include UCLA Notre Dame Marquette Cincinnati Alabama North Carolina State New Orleans Louisville Tennessee Washington Rutgers St Johns Minnesota Michigan Centenary San Francisco and Louisiana State with scattered regional scores and results from recent games.
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Alabama
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Tennessee
Washington
Rutgers
St. John’s
Minnesota
Michigan
Centenary
San Francisco
Louisiana St
College Basketball Scores From East and South Regions
In college basketball today Stevens topped New York Poly 84 to 53 in the East region. Memphis State defeated Murray State 109 to 77 in the South region. Samford beat Stetson 57 to 91 in the East, while Marshall downed Georgia State 85 to 104 in the South. Miles lost to Mercer 72 to 77. Delaware beat Virginia Tech 99 to 85. Athletes in Action edged East Tennessee 91 to 84.
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Mercer
Delaware
Virginia Tech
Vanderbilt
Ruffin previews Penn State challenge in big bowl week
Ruffin weighs 204 pounds as he prepares to block Penn State tackles Ron Coder and Greg Battle in a clash that could decide Alabama’s national title hopes. He cites Penn State’s diverse formations and the team’s big game experience, while Bear Bryant says Alabama has pride and a 10 game win streak backing them.
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Penn State
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Lions
Greg Buttle
Tennessee
Auburn
Bryant
Oklahoma
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Falkville Routs Tanner 62 44 as Eaves leads with 41
Steve Eaves poured in 41 points to fuel Falkville's second-half surge in a 62 44 win over Tanner. Kenny Eaves added 17, Doug Stisher 12, and Mark Freeman 10 with Stisher grabbing 15 rebounds. Tanner’s Atkins posted 27 points and 13 boards as Tanner drops to 6 3. Falkville improves to 9 3.
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Falkville
Tanner
Four Secretaries of State Served Under Truman
Four individuals held the post of Secretary of State during President Harry S. Truman's administration, guiding U S diplomatic policy through the early Cold War years.
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Vols Triumph In Sugar Bowl Basketball Tourney
Tennessee's Volunteers defeated Tulane 97-73 as Bernard King 37 and Ernie Grunfeld 36 fueled the win. Coach Ray Mears praised the intense performance and noted hopes for SEC title pursuit.
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Georgia
Delaware
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