New Year Football Predictions and Bowl Recaps
A college football recap notes retired post season predictions after a 2-2 swing. It references Texas Notre Dame Tennessee Air Force Stanford Ohio State LSU Nebraska scores and outcomes, plus Peach Bowl logistics and fan support in Atlanta. Conference play begins in area high schools with Davidson Randolph matchups shaping early season races.
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Texas
Notre Dame
Tennessee
Air Force
Stanford
Ohio State
LSU
Nebraska
Quentin Quayle
Georgia Lions
Georgia Tech Athletic Department
Arizona State
North Carolina
Tempe
Ariz
Atlanta
Sun Devils
Arizona
Local High School Football Pairings Announced
WS Reynolds meets HP Central while Andrews clashes Mt Tabor East Davidson faces Ledford Southwest Randolph plays Trinity West Davidson meets Randleman Central Davidson challenges Eastern Randolph Gibsonville battles Alton Jay Ragsdale vs Graham Thomasville vs Lexington Wentworth vs Denton Statesville vs Asheboro North Davidson vs West Rowan Northwest Guilford vs Bishop McGuiness
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HP Central
North Forsyth
Andrews
Mt. Airy
Ledford
Davidson
West Davidson
Randolph
East Randolph
Trinity Randleman
East Davidson
Guilford
Allen
WS Reynolds
Mt. Tabor
Trinity West
Randleman
Gibsonville
Alton
Jay Ragsdale
Graham Thomasville
Lexington
Wentworth
Denton
Statesville
Asheboro
North
West Rowan
Bishop McGuiness
Elon Whips LA Bears in Carolinas Conference Win
Elon College defeated Lenoir Rhyne 65-53 to extend its winning streak to five in the Carolinas Conference. Tony Cole and Larry Trautwein each scored 20 points for the Christians, who led 32-27 at halftime as Dale Abernathy and Vernon Long added 11 each.
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Elon College
Elon
Lenoir Rhyne
Tony Cole
Larry Trautwein
Christians
Dale, Abernathy
Vernon Long
Ted ‘Bear
Lenoir Riyne
Abrathy
Cole
Andrin
Paschal
Wilms
Vo Trautyn
Lentz
Hickin Peak
Quilan
O'Berry
Lenoir
Knicks Fall as Hawks Hold Off Short-handed NYK
New York Knicks drop a 112-108 decision to Atlanta as Walt Bellamy comes off the bench for 16 points guiding the Hawks to an early lead. Lou Hudson adds 21 and Pete Maravich 19 as the Hawks endure a late NYK push led by Walt Frazier and Bill Bradley. Knicks lose starting center Bob Christian to a left knee injury in the third quarter.
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NEW York
Walt Bellamy
Atlanta
Hawks
New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
Bellamy
Willis Reed
Knicks
Walt Frazier
Bill Bradley
Dave Stallworth
Walt Hazzard
Lou Hudson
Peter Maravich
Frazier
Bullets Edge Pistons 108 99 in Detroit clash
Baltimore built a 12 point run midway in the final period to defeat Detroit 108 to 99. Dave Bing scored 33 to reach 8,207 career points, becoming Pistons all-time scoring leader surpassing Bailey Howell. Pistons Coach Van Breda Kolff and guard Howie Ramives were ejected, while Kevin Loughery started the decisive burst with two baskets. Jack Marin 29, Eddy Miles 22, Loughery 20 led Baltimore.
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Detroit
Baltimore Bullets
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball Association
Dave Bing
Pistons
Bailey ‘Howell
Bill ‘van Breda Kolff
Jack Madden
Howard Ramives
Madden
Kevin Loughery
Baltimore Explosion
Jack Marin
Eddy Miles
Loughery
Baltimore
Asheville Tops Carson-Newman in nine straight win
UNC Asheville defeated Carson-Newman 114-105 as Jim McElhaney and Chris Lee led with 22 and 20 points respectively. Jim Cannon and Mike Ogan both scored 27 for the visitors, with five players fouling out amid 58 personal fouls. UNC Asheville improves to 9-1, Carson-Newman to 4-10.
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Asheville
Jim McElhaney
Chris Lee
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Carson
Davidson Defeats Indians 86 49 in Williamsburg
Davidson Wildcats routed William and Mary 86 to 49 in Williamsburg. Sophomore Joe Sutter scored 23 points while Duncan Postmas added 12 for Davidson who shot 48.3 percent, holding the Indians to 32 percent led by Neil Gewirtzman with 18 points. Davidson improves to 3-0 in league play.
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Williamsburg
Indians
Davidson
Wildcats
William and Mary
Joe Sutter
Duncan
Neil Gewirtzman
Davidson WM
Mary Susler
Trinita
Lo Kinley Ye
Jasper
Vw A Minkt Iy
Warns
Stelar
Dodge
Posima
Gwinna Va Pecork
Spack
Gretin
Andria
Pierce
Guncan
Sumwit
Seward
Strong
Hye Sg
Mar’ Iy
Sven
William & Ideyt Maen
William’ & Mary
Maryland Downs Richmond 99-67
Maryland dominated Richmond 99-67 as Barry Yates scored 30 and grabbed 12 rebounds, leading the Terps to their seventh win against two losses. Howard White added 13 points and Mike Anastasio had 17 for Richmond, who drop to 7-2.
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College Park
Mike Anastasio
Spiders
Richenonet Maryland
N.Y
Bushkar
Yates
Norm van Lier
Welch
Aosta
Pulinski
Neal Tay
Crokon Doo
Maryland
van Lier
Braves
Tom van Arsdale
Royals
Marshall Tops East Carolina in Dominant Home Win
Russell Lee scored 34 points to power Marshall University to a 107-79 win over East Carolina in Huntington. Lee led early scoring, J. Lee added 20 by halftime, while East Carolina struggled with zone defense and turnovers. Jim Yergory scored 29 for ECU as Marshall built a 51-30 halftime edge and coasted to an 80-44 surge in the second half.
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Huntington
W. Va
Russell Lee
Marshall University
East Carolinal University
J. Lee
East Carolina
Pirates
Marshall
Pirate
Jim Yergory
Gary
Tom Quinn
Mike D’antoni
Coring
Willie Wilcox
Lee
Bulls Seek 500000 Damages Over Haywood Signing
Chicago Bulls file a three point protest with the NBA seeking 500000 in damages from Seattle for the Dec 36 Haywood signing. The suit cites violation of by laws and diminished playoff chances as reasons, noting Haywood played in a Seattle win while under contract dispute.
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Chicago
Bulls
National Basketball Association
Seattle Supersonics
Seattle
Spencer Haywood
Haywood
Denver
American Basketball Association
Supersonics
Walter Kennedy
NBA
Elmer Rich
Chet Walker
Board of Governors
San Diego
Kennedy
Walker
Sonics
Seattle Ig
ABA
University of Detroit
Denver Rockets
Notre Dame Tops Minnesota 97-73 on Saturday
Notre Dame, ranked 15th, beat Minnesota 97-73 as Austin Carr scored 45 points and Collis Jones added 22. The Irish led 44-20 at halftime, with Minnesota trimming to five at 64-49 before Notre Dame answered with a 9-0 run and never surrendered the lead.
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Bend
Ind
Austin Carr
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Associated Press
Gophers
Collis Jones
Bob Murphy
Squires Defeat Condors in 137-120 ABA Win
Hampton VA AP The Virginia Squares built an 11-0 lead and held on for a 137-120 victory over the Pittsburgh Condors, extending their Eastern Division lead. George Carter 28, Charlie Scott 21, May Scott 20 for the Squires in front of 7,144 at Hampton Roads Coliseum. John Brisker 28 and Chuck Williams 24 led the Condors.
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Hampton
Virginia Squares
American Basketball Association
Pittsburgh Cendors
George Carter
Charlie Scott
May Scott
Squires
Hampton Roads Coliseum
Condors
John Brisker
Chuck Williams
Indiana Tops Kentucky 134 132 in ABA Thriller
Indiana erased a 10 point fourth quarter lead and rallied from five down with 2 04 left to beat Kentucky 134 132 in Louisville. Mel Daniels Warren Armstrong free throws, a steal by Armstrong, then a Brown layup and Keller free throws sealed the Indiana win as time ran out.
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Louisville
Indiana
Kentucky
Mel Daniels
Warren
Armstrong
Colonels
Cincy Powell
Roger Brown
Bill Keller
Les Himter
Celtics Back In 2nd Place After 125 120 Win
Boston Celtics regain second in the Atlantic by defeating Philadelphia 125-120. Dave Cowens Havlicek and Chaney led the attack as Boston built a 16 point lead in the final period. Don Nelson iced the win with a late field goal. Bill Cunningham topped Philadelphia with 29 points and Hal Greer added 26.
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Philadelphia
Boston Celtics
Dave Cowens
John Havlicek
Don Chaney
Celtics
76Ers
Ed Links
Don Nelson
Boston
Bill Cunningham
Hal Greer
College Scores varied results across many teams
Austin Peay 90 Morehead 84 Murray 8 Eastern Kentucky 74 Texas A S 6 Maryland 99 Richmond 6 Pac 81 Quaais NY 73 Siena 65 Florida Auburn 6 Seton Hall 78 Biscayne 80 Miami Fla 90 Oklahoma Clay 87 St Leo 86 Aquinas 78 Yale 75 Florida State 101 Pepperdine 82 Ole Dominican 77 Calvin Cortega 75 Davidson 44 William and Mary 49 Fordham Princeton 7 Kent State 82 Cleveland State 64 Kalamazoo 8 Wabash 70 Pasadena New Year’s Classic Consolation Azusa Pacific 8 Blala 76 Claremont-Mudd 90 Grand Canyon 80 Rulars 97 Ohlo 77 Illinois State 73 Notre Dame 97 Minnesota 73.
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Austin’ Peay
Morehead
Murray
Eastern Kentucky
Texas
McMurr
Maryland
Richmond
Paca
Quaais
St. Francis
Siena
Florida
Auburn
Seton Hall BO
Biscayne
Rayler
Ohio
Miami
Fla
Oklahoma Clay
St. Leo
Aquinas
Yale
Florida Saj# 101, Peppording B2 Ole Dominican
Calvin Cortega
Davidson
William and Mary
Fordham
Princeton
Kent State
Claveland State
Kalamazoo
Wabash
Pasadena College
Azusa Pacific
Blala
claremount-Mudd
Grand Canyon
Ohlo
Illinois State
Associated Piress
Notre Dame
Minnesota
Madden Says Raiders Won't Quit Playing
Oakland coach John Madden, buoyed by late-season grit, says the Raiders can still win as they face the Baltimore Colts in the AFC title game. George Blanda shines in victories and a key tie, while Baltimore relies on Unitas’s two minute drills. Madden notes experience matters and rejects the idea the law of averages has caught up. Colts coach Don McCafferty cites possible breaks deciding the outcome.
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Baltimore
John Madden
Oakland Raiders
Madden
Baltimore Colts
Raiders
George Blanda
John Unitas
Unitas
Colts
New York Giants
Oakland
Darrell Royal
Texas
Don McCafferty
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