Georgia Stuns Kentucky 85 73 Behind Hot Bassett Fraley
Georgia, led by Tim Bassett and John Fraley with 27 each, jumped to a 13 0 start and with 18 2 early lead upset Kentucky 85 73. Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp cited Georgia defense and fewer turnovers as the decisive factors while Tom Parker scored 22 for Kentucky.
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Kansas Tigers Edge State In Double Overtime Thriller
Bud Stallworth capped two second overtime field goals as Kansas edged Kansas State 66 to 63 in a tight showdown. Richie Fuqua scored 42 for Oral Roberts in a 118-107 win over Butler. Temple’s Ollie Johnson hit 70 percent to lead a 70-68 win over Delaware. Jerry Bonney scored 24 as Houston beat Southern Mississippi 115-84. LSU defeated Tulane 76-58 amid a 54 turnover game.
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Osborne picked to succeed Devaney at Nebraska
Lincoln AP Tom Osborne a 33 year old Nebraskan with a PhD and credentials as athlete and coach is named to inherit Nebraska football a year from now by Coach Bob Devaney. Devaney, 56, will coach next season and then move to athletic director while Osborne, an assistant for 10 years, is recommended as successor.
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Ali Seeks Rematch With Frazier After Exhibition
Muhammad Ali, fresh from an exhibition win, announced four future fights at $500000 each but cited a rematch with Joe Frazier as his top priority. He and Frazier have a noted 1971 loss, and Ali outlined plans for Tokyo London Jamaica and Russia ahead of another Roanoke exhibition. Duram warned Ali’s camp must initiate talks for a quick Frazier rematch.
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Alouettes deny Landry four year contract offer
Montreal general manager Red O Quinn said the Alouettes had not spoken to or offered a contract to Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry. He said Landry was on their list but had not signed and was playing out his NFL option. Landry dismissed the report in Detroit.
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Trevino uses three putters on fast to slow greens
Notes from the pro golf circuit report Lee Trevino varies three putters from the same maker to suit green speeds. He explains adjustments place the club face differently to add overspin on slower greens. Trevino’s wife Claudia had minor surgery in El Paso. The Greater Greensboro Open purse rises to 200000.
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Associated Press
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West Favored in All Star Game
Los Angeles AP reports the 22nd NBA All Star game features 28 top players and 16 leading scorers. The West holds nine of the NBA's top 12 scorers and starts Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain at center, while the East counters with Havlicek and Cowens. Walt Bellamy is urged for inclusion by Hawks coach Rich Guerin as a notable omission sparks debate.
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Associated Press
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Morton Available For Cowboys After Super Bowl VI
Dallas coach Tom Landry indicates quarterback Craig Morton, a former starter and seven-year veteran, may seek a trade after Staubach led the Cowboys to a 24-3 win over the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. Landry weighs value and possible drafting a new successor while Morton eyes a move. Other issues include Duane Thomas, contract talks, and Staubach seeking more input on play calling.
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Associated Press
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Vols Turn to Johnny Majors
Atlanta AP reports Georgia Tech seeks a new football coach. Arkansas coach Frank Broyles rules out leaving, while Johnny Majors of Iowa State rises to the top amid Bud Carson’s dismissal. Other named candidates include Bill Pace, Bill Fulcher, and Steve Sloan.
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