Southern Cal Holds Top spot in AP Football Poll
The Associated Press poll shows Southern California at number one with 24 first place votes. Ohio State and Kansas follow as top challengers while Notre Dame drops from the top ten after a 4-2 start. Michigan State upset Notre Dame 21-17 and Penn State and Army set up Eastern power battles.
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Tough Alabama State Clash Burdening for Bulldogs
In Tuscaloosa the Alabama Mississippi State rivalry remains grim for both sides. State’s season shows progress only against Florida, while Alabama’s 1961 24 0 and 1963 20 19 wins frame a history of tight battles. The current year ends with State faltering and no late comeback against strong rivals.
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Scott Shining In Winter Baseball For Santurce
Boston Red Sox outfielder George Scott shows improved power in the Puerto Rican Winter Baseball League with Santurce, belting two homers and driving in eight runs over nine games after a batting slump.
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Pro Leagues Set Meetings in Palm Springs
The American and National Football Leagues will hold their annual meetings in Palm Springs California starting Monday March 17. Joint and separate sessions are expected to last five days.
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Packers Top Cowboys 28-17 In Week Night Showdown
Green Bay overcame early reversals to beat Dallas 28-17 on national TV. Bart Starr threw four TD passes for the Packers tying Detroit in the Central Division at 3-3-1 while Dallas fell to 6-1.
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State leading in latest SEC passing stats
Mississippi State tops SEC in passing offense at 208.7 yards per game. Georgia second with 188.5. Florida leads pass defense at 99.8 yards allowed, Alabama second at 135. Georgia defeats Kentucky 35 to 14, Tennessee moves from scoring leader. Alabama remains top in total defense. Auburn tops rushing defense. Georgia leads total offense and rushing offense with 392.7 and 204.2 yards per game respectively.
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