Kentucky Romps Over Minnesota in Colonels First Minnesota Win
Kentucky Colonels defeated Minnesota Pipers 117-108 on Tuesday night marking Kentucky’s first win in Minnesota and narrowing Minnesota’s Eastern Division lead to 54 games. Indiana trounced New York as sophomore QBs Bill Montgomery and Mike Cavan shone, with Texas’ 180 pound halfback Chris Gilbert contributing for the visitors.
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Texas
Penn State and Kansas Face Orange Bowl Showdown
Penn State, 10-0 and No. 3, meets Kansas, 9-1, in the Orange Bowl with high scoring potential. QBs Chuck Burkhardt and Bobby Douglas headline a duel of major playmakers, backed by standouts Ted Kwalick and John Zook on both sides as the telecast builds to a January clash.
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The Push Away Timing in Bowling Techniques
A coaching tip emphasizes aligning the first step with the push away. Timing problems are common among pros and amateurs alike. The method calls for carrying the ball as you take the first step, syncing carry and step to start proper timing before reaching the foul line.
Sugar Bowl Battle of Sophomores
NEW ORLEANS AP The Sugar Bowl pitted sophomore stars from Georgia and Arkansas as the teams met on New Year’s Day. Georgia’s Mike Cavan and Arkansas’ Bill Montgomery earned high praise from coaches Dooley and Broyles for poise and smart play, guiding their teams to strong seasons. Montgomery passed for 1,595 yards and 10 TDs with 130 of 234, while Cavan threw for 1,619 yards on 116 of 207, helping Georgia to 8-0-2 and the SEC crown.
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Vince Dooley
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Mike Cavan
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Dooley
Montgomery
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Paul Gilbert
Bulldogs
Canadiens Regain NHL East Lead With 4 3 Win Over Penguins
Montreal tops Pittsburgh 4-3 as Savard and Beliveau score late goals. Detroit defeats Minnesota 6-3 with Gordie Howe netting a goal and three assists, lifting his league lead to 40 points. Mahovlich adds a hat trick and Delvecchio four assists.
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Bob Woytowich
John Ferguson
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Frank Ma«hovlich
Alex Delvecchio
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Kentucky Triumphs on 26-Point Burst in Third Period
In an ABA clash Kentucky used a 26- point surge in the third period to pull away for a big win. Jim Ogan led the Colonels with 30 points while Bobby Rascoe added 26 and Oliver Darden 23. Connie Hawkins led Minnesota with 24 as Mel Daniels and Bob Netolicky combined for 52 for Indiana in a dominant victory.
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Sports Scores and Schedules From Various Games
Cincinnati 114 Boston 112 and New York 121 Baltimore 116 results headline a day of NBA action. Upcoming games include San Francisco at Cincinnati and Boston at Phoenix with ABA results Indiana 128 New York 105 and Kentucky 119 Minnesota 98. High school tournament scores feature Blytheville 57 Corning 52 and Jonesboro 78 Monette 54. College results note Duke 85 Iowa 82 and Florida 74 Bucknell 70 among others.
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Celtics Enjoy Road Trip After Nineteen-Game Slump
The Celtics welcomed a road trip after a rough stretch, losing 114 112 to Cincinnati on their home court and dropping to 10 7 at home while 12 5 on the road. New York Knicks seized a home win at 121 110 for their ninth straight, and Detroit topped the Lakers 127 107 in Los Angeles. Connie Dierking scored 28 for Cincinnati. Willis Reed had 39 and 22 rebounds for New York.
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Nixon Plans Neutral Rose Bowl Attendance in L A
President elect Richard Nixon travels to Los Angeles to watch Ohio State face USC in the Rose Bowl. He plans to sit on both sides, showing neutrality, while his wife Pat roots for USC. Nixon also sketches future cabinet appointments and potential undersecretary roles at State.
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Kid Chocolate’s legend lingers in a Chicago bar tale
Ira Berkow relates Johnny, a Havana native known as Kid Chocolate, who claimed boxing glory in the 1950s. Now a Chicago bartender, he hints at a shadowy past, insisting he once boxed under that name while living amid Bourbon Street memories. He remains fixated on self preservation and helping the poor.
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Old Foes Meet in Rose Bowl
In Pasadena California Ohio State and USC meet in the 55th Rose Bowl with storied history. The piece recalls Rose Bowl lore from 1921 onward including debates over a 53 yard pass and Woody Hayes remarks after a 1955 Ohio State win over Southern Cal.
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Davidson Up Arizona Down In Big New Year Upset
Davidson rose to No 2 with an eighth straight win beating Michigan 94 82 at Ann Arbor while Kentucky fell to Wisconsin 65 65 in Chicago. Loyola of Chicago beat Wichita 101 91 in a late opener as Duke won Sugar Bowl related action and Ken Issel led Kentucky scoring with 37.
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Tennessee Underdog in Cotton Bowl Winds Up Clash
Texas and Tennessee meet in the 33rd Cotton Bowl with Texas favored despite a strong Vols offense. Texas star Chris Gilbert leads with a 1000 yard season while Tennessee, led by Steve Kiner and Bubba Wyche, aims to derail the Longhorns. Cold, clear conditions expected with minimal wind for the nationally televised game.
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SMU Noses Out Sooners in Thriller
SMU defeats Oklahoma 28-27 in the Astrodome as three late SMU scores erase a 27-7 deficit. Chuck Hixson passes, Mike Richardson speeds SMU to the win despite two Oklahoma stars missing play. Bruce Derr misses a game-ending field goal as time runs out for the Sooners.
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