Coaching Chaos Riots Through Colleges and Pros
The football coaching market is in upheaval with 18 college openings and several NFL moves. Notable shifts include Bob Blackman to Illinois, Jim Valek’s season finish, and Don James taking Kent State job, as multiple programs seek stability amid resignations and firings.
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Ellender to Meet Tulane Officials
Arkansas State University coach Bennie Ellender, a candidate for the Tulane head coach job, met Tulane officials Saturday and Tuesday. He would not comment on the meetings. Tulane sources said an announcement could come soon to clear the matter before the holidays.
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Cavaliers Making Cage History
The Cavaliers drop to 0-28 after a 121-80 loss to the Chicago Bulls, extending a potential NBA record. Cleveland’s only wins this season came against expansion clubs Buffalo and Portland as Philadelphia edged Phoenix in overtime and other NBA and ABA results followed.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
Solunar periods are listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Ohio State Favored Over Stanford In Rose Bowl
Ohio State is an 11 point favorite over Stanford in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Coach Woody Hayes warns against talking upsets as both teams tune up in light rain. Hayes notes his Rose Bowl pedigree while Stanford pursues an 8-3 season mark and a chance to end a long drought.
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Tech Player Named to NAIA First Team
Kansas City AP reports Arkansas Tech offensive guard Joe Hoing 6-3 245 senior earned first team NAIA All American honors. Henderson State defensive halfback Stan Parris and Harding College guard Jerry Cook named to the second team. Honorable mention includes Quincy Baptist tailback Johnny Baker, Arkansas Tech tailback Larry Brown, and Arkansas AM&N defensive tackle Charles Burrell.
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Ouachita Tigers No. 15 In Final NAIA Ratings
Ouachita Baptist University's football team finished 15th in the final NAIA ratings. The Tigers shared the AIC championship with Arkansas Tech and posted an 8 2 record. Texas A&I defeated Wofford, S C, in the NAIA Champion Bowl to earn the No 1 ranking.
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AM&N Cager Takes the Scoring Lead
Gerald Lockett of Arkansas AM&N leads the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in scoring with 27.2 points per game after two strong weeks, also topping the circuit in rebounding with 17 boards per game. Danny Davis trails in scoring, while Rick Mobley and Al Flanigan follow in the top 10 scoring list, and Billy Barnes plus Rollie Richardson lead rebounding.
West leads Lakers as SuperSonics beat Knicks
With 32 points, Jerry West topped the Lakers while Seattle held off a third-quarter rally to beat the Knicks. The SuperSonics saw an 11-point lead shrink to one at 79-78 before pulling away for good, securing the win.
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Colorado Triumphs Over Texas Tech In Tight Southwest Clash
Texas Tech faced deep foul trouble as Colorado edged ahead with 16 second half fouls to 8 for Colorado. Cliff Meely scored 20 points and Greg contributed key plays as the Buffaloes secured a 67-66 win, boosting Southwest Conference results and setting up more night action including Rice at Texas A&M and Tulsa at Texas A&M.
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Ivy Leaguers Back in the Shrine Game
East coach John Pont expects the Ivy League to shine in the Shrine Game on Jan 2 in Oakland Coliseum. Ivy players Barry Brink Dartmouth Tom Neville Yale and Don Martin Yale are invited prospects, marking the league's return after 18 years in post season play.
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Red Raiders, Colorado share scoring in balanced game
Texas Tech 4 4 after a close contest with Colorado led by Jim Creighton 15 and Dudley Mitchell 15. Colorado improved to 4 2 while Texas Tech stands at 4 4. Earlier notes recall the first five and ten cent store opened by Kadge Woolworth at Utica New York on February 22, 1879.
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UCLA Romps to 10th Win Straight
UCLA dominates Missouri 94 57 to extend its win streak as top national team with 29 points by Sidney Wicks and 28 by Curtis Rowe. Other top teams post wins. Drake and Indiana run long streaks while Kentucky rebounds to beat Oregon State. Final scores and notable performances across college hoops noted.
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Packers coach Bengtson resigns after dismal season
Green Bay announces the resignation of Phil Bengtson as coach and general manager amid a 6-8 record and a slide from champions to merely a pro team. The departure ends a three year stretch where the Packers went 20-21-1, with Lombardi-era leadership cited as the contrast to recent struggles.
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Pro Teams in Showdown Saturday
Detroit Lions face Dallas Cowboys in a prime time CBS game at 4 p.m. EST with the Lions’ top rush defense against Dallas’ rookie Duane Thomas and the Cowboys’ interception strength led by Charlie Waters. The earlier 1 p.m. EST NBC telecast features the Cincinnati Bengals visiting the Baltimore Colts, each boasting streaks and NFC and AFC title contenders.
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Packer Coach Bengtson Resigns Set For Feb 1 1971
George Allen Bill Austin Tom Fears Ara Parseghian and Starr are named among candidates as the Green Bay Packers seek a replacement after Bengtson announces resignation effective February 1 1971. The board will meet to decide next steps.
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Henrique retains title after KO of Molina in Sao Paulo
Joao Henrique of Brazil knocked out Mario Molina of Chile in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, preserving his South American junior welterweight title with a decisive victory. The bout showcased Henrique's power as Molina fell in the third round, confirming Henrique as the division's reigning champion.
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