Minnesota Muskies take Eastern Division lead in ABA roundup
The Muskies defeated Oakland 128-107 to seize first in the ABA Eastern Division eight percentage points ahead of Pittsburgh. Levern Taft led with 36 points, Mel Daniels added 27, and Sam Smith 19. Houston beat Indiana 92-87. Dallas edged Anaheim 130-123. In the NBA, St. Louis beat Chicago 99-92 as Joe Caldwell and Flynn Robinson starred.
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SEC to mull altering athletic aid rules at Tampa meeting
The Southeastern Conference plans to discuss possible changes to its 40-scholarship limit at its Tampa meeting, amid years of debate over aid and competition. Alabama coach Bear Bryant warned in Lake Martin notes that independents could overtake SEC football unless action is taken. Local Decatur efforts push to form a quarterback club with prominent figures named for future events in Alabama sports circles.
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Pott captures Crosby title with sudden-death win at Pebble Beach
Johnny Pott wins the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament in a playoff at Pebble Beach after a erratic final round and a dramatic 15th-hole shot. He earns $16,000 for first place while Casper Devlin and Casper split the pro division money.
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UCLA Houston Clash Looms For Basketball Super Bowl
UCLA and Houston square off in the Astrodome with Lew Alcindor’s status uncertain after eye injury. No. 1 UCLA seeks 47th straight win while No. 2 Houston aims to avenge last year’s NCAA semifinal defeat. Elvin Hayes looms for the Cougars.
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Indians Rally Delivers Narrow Loss Despite Lynn’s 17 Points
Mike Lynn poured in 17 points and collected nine rebounds as UCLA held a 46 22 halftime lead before the Indians staged a comeback.
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Boston Knights of Columbus Indoor Track Meet Shines
Olympic hopefuls fueled a stellar KO C Games in Boston as Eamonn O Reilly set an 8 41 two mile meet record. Ulf Hoegberg earned outstanding performer honors with a 4 02 3 mile, Ralph Bou Bell clocked 2 07 7 in the 1000 yards.
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