Bears Bandits Pull Off Their Biggest NFL Heist
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 14 to 10 at Wrigley Field to win the NFL championship. Lincoln Park’s Halas era marked by a defensive stand as Bennie McRae and Rich Petitbon intercepted passes, while Larry Morris and Ed O’Bradovich led a pivotal stop.
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Larry Morris
Ed O'Bradovich
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Dick Lynch
Sam Huff Pies
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Don Chandler
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Sugar Bowl tilt sets Wildcats as top national contender
Kentucky Wildcats, led by Adolph Rupp, pursue No. 1 status in the Sugar Bowl tournament opener against Loyola of New Orleans as Duke meets Auburn. The holiday basketball circuit headlines four major tourneys with UCLA and others posting wins.
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CC College Basketball Returns With Strong Conference Lead
Carolinas Conference play resumes with Elon and Western Carolina pacing the pack. Western Carolina sits 2-0 in the league and 8-0 overall as the lone unbeaten team, while Elon stands 0-1 in conference and 7-1 overall. High Point hosts the Italian national team in an exhibition as Lenoir-Rhyne captured the Hickory Holiday Classic title by beating Cumberland and Oglethorpe. Other games include Pfeiffer at Campbell, Appalachian at Western Carolina in Spindale, Guilford hosting North Carolina Wesleyan, Wofford at Lenoir-Rhyne, Newberry at High Point, and Pfeiffer at Belmont Abbey.
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Italian Quintets USA Debut vs High Point Panthers Tonight
Italian basketball quintet arrives from Rome after a 22 hour voyage to meet High Point Panthers in Alumni Gym at 8 p.m. The visiting team, touring 10 American colleges, includes players from the 1960 Olympics and World Amateur tourney. Officials emphasize international rules including a wider foul lane and a 20 second shot clock.
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Davidson 5 Favored In Charlotte Meet
Davidson led by Fred Hetzel, the 6-9 junior, headlines the Hurricane Classic opener in Charlotte. Princeton star Bill Bradley and Wisconsin, Texas, and Pennsylvania vie for top honors as alternates push for a podium finish in Mt. Thys. The event showcases prominent scorers and tight matchups with key leads and recent two-game skids adding pressure.
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Duke Last Hope For Tourney Win In New Orleans
The Duke Blue Devils, ranked No. 8, open defense of their holiday title in the Sugar Bowl Tournament in New Orleans. Duke faces Auburn in the first round while Kentucky plays Loyola of New Orleans. Jeff Mullins leads Duke with 23.6 points per game as the ACC races tighten with Maryland atop.
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