Del Rice New Manager of the California Angels
After a five week search the California Angels named Del Rice their new manager. The 49-year-old former catcher and coach inherits a young club with a goal of building toward a pennant. Rice played 17 major league seasons with the Cardinals and Braves, led Salt Lake City to the Pacific Coast League title, and replaces fired Lefty Phillips.
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Hope Cage Teams Fall to Stamps and Bobcats
The Hope teams were defeated by Stamps 65 to 32 and the Ladycats lost 47 to 39. Senior squads travel to Gordon Friday for a pair of games. Janet McCain sparked the girls with a late first-half layup to tie the score, Dee Singleton scored 6 in the first half, and McCain and Singleton led a late rally before intermission.
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Tech Has Respect of NASA Foe in NAIA Final
Arkansas Tech coach Mick ey Andrews praises his squad's versatility in the Wishbone offense as the Tigers prepare for a Birmingham, Alabama NAIA playoff final against Livingston. He lauds quarterback Clemit Sprunell and running back Larry Lightfoot, noting Tech’s speed and disciplined play that has outscored opponents 209 to 58 over eight straight wins.
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Associated Press
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Ala
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Falcons Players Return to Practice After Arrests
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Bob Berry and defensive end Randy Marshall were back in practice Tuesday after being released on bond following arrests in a police raid Monday night. Both saw action in a short workout, Marshall released on a thousand dollar bond and Berry on three thousand five hundred, arranged by coach Norm Van Brocklin.
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Emmet Plans Invitational Tournament
Emmet School will host its annual Senior Boys and Senior Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament from December 13 to 16. Games occur Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with finals Saturday. Admission 50 and 25 cents, finals 1 dollar. Teams entered include Cale, Blevins, Emmet, Laneburg, Garland, Bodcaw, Spring Hill, McNeil, and Okolona.
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Mercy Bowl Decision Backed by Presidential Counselor
Presidential counselor Robert Finch influenced the NCAA to permit Fullerton State College to schedule a Mercy Bowl against Fresno State College to aid the families of three assistant coaches killed in a plane crash. Finch pressed for a poll of the 18 member committee and supported the post season game, saying it had to be done.
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Fresno State College
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UMSL Edges Arkansas In 85 79 Nonconference Win
UMSL started strong and held a 47 29 halftime lead. Mark Bernsen led UMSL with 20 points as all five starters reached double figures. Martin Terry scored 26 for Arkansas and Dean Tolson added 16. UMSL outrebounded 42 22 and shot 44.9 percent from the floor hitting 65.2 percent at the line. Both teams now sit at 1 2.
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ABA East West Division standings and results summary
ABA East results show Kentucky leading with 17 wins and 7 losses followed by Virginia and Floridians. West Division tallies list Utah atop with 19 wins and 8 losses, then Indiana and Memphis. Tuesday results include Pittsburgh 122 over Carolina 102 and Indiana 119 over New York 114.
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Canucks edge Blues for 2-1 win in NHL action
Dave Balon of the Vancouver Canucks delivers the game winner at 4:35 of the second period to break a 1-1 tie against the St. Louis Blues. Balon, 33, has a history of timely scoring and adds his eighth goal of the season. Frank St Marseille opened the scoring for St. Louis, with Fred Speck tying it in the first period.
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Trevino Names Nicklaus Greatest Golfer Of Year
Lee Trevino, Golf Magazine Player of the Year, says Jack Nicklaus is the greatest of all time. Trevino, who earned the 1971 POY honor, notes Nicklaus's power and shotmaking, admires Hagen Jones and Hogan, and cites Nicklaus as unbeatable when tees up.
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Jacksonville Upset By Florida State In Civitan Tourney Final
Jacksonville, hampered by lack of height after Artis Gilmore and Pembrooke Burrows left and Dave Brent sidelined, fell 90-83 to Florida State in the Civitan Tournament final in Jacksonville. Ron King scored 24 for FSU, Harold Fox 29 for Jacksonville.
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Associated Press
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Florida State
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George Frazier
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Solunar Tables Plan for Prime Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize sport each day.
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Barry Suit Settled for $1 Million in ABA Dispute
The San Francisco Warriors and Rick Barry resolved a 1967 lawsuit over his move to Oakland. The Warriors, now Golden State, filed against the Oaks, later Virginia Squires, claiming Barry violated a $40,000 yearly contract. Barry, ABA scoring leader in 1966-67, played for Oakland then Washington and now New York Nets.
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