Dixie Classic crowns memorable sixth edition in 65,000 crowd
State College upset Minnesota 85 84 in a thrilling finish at the sixth annual Dixie Classic. North Carolina finished third after a 47 44 semifinal loss to NC State, while Wake Forest star Hemric set a record. West Virginia's Handley provided a highlight in the Charleston arena.
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Hundley called potential star but court antics draw critique
The article traces West Virginia star Hundley known as Hot Rod for showy play and record scoring bursts against Wake Forest. Coaches worry his personality distracts from team play, though his talent suggests he could become great if he settles down. Delaware Park’s 17 racing seasons yielded $14,477,242.82 in state tax returns.
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Mounties
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Delaware Park
Duke Two-Touchdown Favorite As HPC Hosts Erskine
High Point College's Purple Panthers return from a holiday layoff to face Erskine in a non league game. Coach Virgil Yow seeks a fifth straight win after a season marked by a 500 record versus Little Four foes and an upset of Presbyterian earlier in the year. Freshman forward Bobbers is expected to contribute as HPC begins a rugged January slate with 11 games, five at home in Harrison Gym. The Panthers aim to shake off holiday doldrums and start the new year on a strong note.
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Plenty Of Cage Action In Asheboro
Asheboro hosts a weekend of basketball at McCrary Gymnasium with a Greensboro High doubleheader against Asheboro Blue Comets tonight. Saturday features semi pro McCrary Eagles versus Davidson College Wildcats, with Don Redding back to bolster Asheboro junior varsity and Sammy Ranzino and Hobby Cobb headlining the Davidson-McCrary game. Davidson and McCrary recently split with Guilford in early-season meetings.
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Fights Last Night
In Minneapolis the Associated Press reports a boxing card featuring Lauro Salas 131 from Monterrey Mexico losing to I shay Zielke 136 of LaCrosse Wisconsin in a main event bout.
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Bowl Roundup: Top Teams Favored In New Year Games
Duke Ohio State Georgia Tech and Navy head the favorites for tomorrow's New Year’s Day bowls. Navy meets Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl amid injuries. Ohio State faces USC or UCLA with high attendance expected. Duke battles Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Georgia Tech meets Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. Other bowls list Auburn Baylor Texas Western Florida State Omaha Eastern Kentucky Prairie View Skyline all-star matchups.
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Orange Bowl TV lineups show Duke and Nebraska rosters
The Enter prise lists Duke and Nebraska players for the Orange Bowl with numbers and positions. Notable Duke players include Sonny Sorrell number 20 and Ronnie Falls number 78 as high pointers.
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Fort Wayne Beats Minneapolis In Pro Basketball Clash
Fort Wayne 93 Minneapolis 76. Spillville incident involves seven year old Gene Hruska who shot a rabbit with a bow and arrow, killing it, as his brother Walter and friends hunted nearby with a gun and no game.
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Duke Nebraska Orange Bowl Showdown Set
Duke and Nebraska completed final workout in Miami ahead of the Orange Bowl with Duke favored by two touchdowns. Duke coach Bill Murray praised his squad’s physical and mental condition as J Barger and Doug Knotts returned to action and Nebraska’s Ron Clark faced a fitness question. Kickoff is 2 p.m. EST.
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East West Shrines Game Teams Finalize Drills
East and West squads complete preparations for the Shrine game with players returning from illnesses. Notre Dame All American quarterback Ed Amador was cleared to play after a bad chest cold, boosting East prospects. Kickoff time was adjusted from 1:30 to 1:50 p.m. PST.
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