Bucks End Lakers Winning Streak In Laker Collapse
Milwaukee coach Larry Costello celebrated as the Bucks toppled the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 to snap the Lakers 33 game winning streak, with Kareem Abdul Jabbar scoring 39 points and Wilt Chamberlain limited after early foul trouble. The night also saw several NBA results including Baltimore, Golden State, Chicago, Detroit, and Seattle earning wins.
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Marquette Defeats Gamecocks In Heated 72-71 Finish
Second ranked Marquette edged fourth ranked South Carolina 72-71 in a tense clash marked by a second half brawl between Bob Lackey and Tom Riker. Riker sat with an icepack as he awaited X rays for possible fractures, while Lackey commented on sitting out the end. Ju Chones scored 17 for Marquette as the teams fought for momentum amid the benches clearing and a dramatic late stretch.
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NCAA Split Seems to Be Inevitable
Hollywood, Fla. AP says the NCAA likely will split into divisions at next January meeting after a 66th convention. Delegates rejected a special convention to curb costs and rejected limits on campus visits, outside scrimmages, and scholastic eligibility. News notes earlier starts for football and basketball, plus limits on visits and recruiting practices. Walter Byers, NCAA executive director, voiced disappointment that proposals won’t reach members until January.
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UALR Trojans coast to win over Mississippi College
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans built a 16 point halftime lead and rolled to a 93 80 victory over Mississippi College on Saturday for their third straight win.
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Weekend College Football All Star Results and Apathy
Weekend college football by the Associated Press shows South 26 North 21 in Mobile and North 24 South 7 in Honolulu with American Bowl North 27 South 8 in Tampa. A two thirds vote is unlikely as resolutions were turned down and leaders foresee divisive division among member institutions next January due to diversity of schools and sizes.
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Hogs Fall In Overtime To Athletes In Action
Arkansas fell 89-87 in overtime as DeWayne Brewer sealed the win with two free throws with 20 seconds left. Clint Hooper tied it at the buzzer to send the game to overtime after a late Arkansas lead, while Terry scored 27 for the Razorbacks in a nonconference matchup.
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Pro teams greeted by hometown fans before Super Bowl VI
In New Orleans the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins drew large welcome crowds at the airport and hotels as they arrived ahead of Super Bowl VI. Cowboys coach Tom Landry called the reception a big surprise while players praised the challenge of facing Dallas's defense. Also, Texarkana golfer Mill er Barber won $1,012 at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open with a 281 total, as Richard Crawford and others chased a playoff at 270.
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Rice Has Coach and Georgia Tech Looking
Bud Carson was fired as Georgia Tech coach after a 6 5 season and 27 27 record. Wake Forest named Tom Harper head coach, Conover became Rice head coach, and Cal Stoll took Minnesota. Athletic Director Bobby Dodd resigned but the board asked him to search for a new coach.
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North All Stars win 27 8 in American Bowl finale
North quarterback Van Brownson connected on an 88 yard pass to Bob Christiansen and Jackie Brown scored on a 22 yard run as the North defeat the South 27 8 before 20137 at Tampa Stadium. Brian Sipe of San Diego State threw 55 passes for the South while George Hunt kicked two field goals for the North. Brown won the game's outstanding player honor while Brown was named best for the North.
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Hill Forces 18 Hole Campbell Open Playoff At Rancho Park
Dave Hill tied George Archer and Tommy Aaron at 270 after 72 holes with a dramatic 30-foot birdie on 18. All three finished 14 under par on the 6823 yard course. Aaron led by three before final round as Archer and Hill match 66s. The playoff will decide the title and $25,000 first prize.
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Ouachita to Meet AM&N In Arkansas Intercollegiate action
Ouachita ranked No 1 faces Arkansas AM&N in a Monday AIC basketball game. Other schedule notes list Arkansas Tech at Hendrix and Harding at the College of the Ozarks with several Thursday and Saturday matchups. The playoff details include 2 10 p.m. EST start, CBS TV coverage, prize money, and players Archer Aaron Hill Blocker Rosburg Irwin with final standings.
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Freshman Ruling Splits Coaches Reaction Across NCAA Change
Coaches nationwide debate NCAA decision allowing freshmen to compete in varsity football and basketball. Some praise the move as revolutionary and beneficial for rebuilding programs, while others warn it adds pressure in recruitment and may not help all sports. Conference reactions vary with Big Ten and Pacific-8 opposing the policy.
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Magnolia Panthers trounce Hope in basketball doubleheader
Magnolia, the defending AA champions, defeated Hope teams 75-47 in the first game and 63-31 in the second. Magnolia played without Willie Dale, top player last year, while Hope's Briggs led with 28 points in the opener.
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Freshmen eligibility ruling challenged by Razorbacks coach
Arkansas coach Mervin Johnson says NCAA move to allow freshmen to compete next fall is not expected to greatly alter the Razorbacks program. He cites uncertain recruiting impact and possible help in finding a kicking specialist, while Arkansas officials attend the Hollywood meeting. In Wichita Falls, Midwestern University edged Arkansas State 73 72 as Bill Mahon and Calvin Breedlove led scoring in a tight finish.
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