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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1970

Page

11

Plunkett stays at Stanford as draft eye grows

Palo Alto report says Jim Plunkett, Stanford quarterback and noted Mexican-American star, will use a final year of eligibility to raise his draft price. He may enter the 1971 draft if he changes plans later. Plunkett already holds Stanford and Pac-8 records and aims for a Rose Bowl bid and Heisman. His family has faced financial hardship with parental illness and death.

Palo Alto Minnesota Joe Kapp Jim Plunkett Stanford Jim Plunkett USC Trojans Commissioner’s Office Plackett Graduate School of Business San Jose Ater Gary Beban Craig Morton Oregon Bob Berry Don Bunce Bunce Jess Freitas Jim Wige Lath Don Andersen Boyd Trade Tech Cal Hairstom Lakers Seagoe Joe Mullaney Jerry West Elgin Baylor Wilt Chamberlain West Mose Adolfh Cat State Bears

Baron Leads Kentucky to 25th Victory in 1000th Game

Adolph Rupp coached his 1,000th game as Kentucky, ranked No. 2, beat Alabama ? a ragged win. Center Dan Issel top scored with 25 points despite an ankle injury. Pistol Pete Maravich scored 29 of 64 for his record pursuit.

Adolph Rupp Baron Kentucky Alabama Wildcats Rupp Dan Issel Pete Maravich

College basketball roundup with wins and upsets

LSU rout over Tennessee Sees Mississippi as alltime scoring leader shines. Florida narrowly falls to LSU with Ron Coleman Tan clutch free throws. South Carolina routs Clemson behind John Roche markers. NC State claims 14th win, Princeton beats Fordham, Minnesota crushes Loyola Chicago. Ohio State edges Georgia Tech without Jody Finney, Iowa State tops Kansas in overtime.

Mississippi Pete Ron Cole- Tan Florida South Carolina John Roche Clemson Tiger Butch Zatezalo North Carolina State Jeff Petrie Princeton Fordham Dave Robisch Iowa State

76ers Top Bucks to Snap Bucks Winning Streak

In Philadelphia, Wally Jones led with 29 points, Cunningham 27, and Washington 22 as the 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-108. Oscar Robertson tallied 36 for the Bulls, while Lew Alcindor poured in 34 for Milwaukee. The Bucks dropped to 36-17, trailing New York by five and a half in the East. Lou Hudson hit his first 10 shots as the Hawks beat the Warriors 131-104, and Murson added 30 for Atlanta.

Wally Jones Bill CunNingham Jim Washington Philadelphia 76Ers Milwaukee Bucks Jones Cunningham Washington Milwaukee Lew Alcindor 76Ers Bucks New York Cincinnati Royals Chicago Bulls Lou Hudson Atlanta Hawks

Basketball Results Across Regions

Major college and conference results reported with numerous scorelines. Notable outcomes include North Carolina State 107 American 7, Hardcourt upsets and close finishes across the Pacific Coast, Atlantic Central, and Midwest divisions, with various teams posting wins and losses in a sprawling roundup.

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Bruins Hope to Match 1964 65 Team Output

Wooden compares current UCLA squad with 1964-65 champions noting similar starters and roles. He cites Goss and Bibby analogs, Patterson replacing McIntosh, Lacy replaced by Wicks, and Vallely similar to Goodrich with Rowe stepping in.

Wooden Bruin Freddie Goss Walt Hazzard Henry Bibby Goss Doug McIntosh Steve Patterson Edgar Lacy Sidney Wicks Gail Goodrich Keith Emexson John Vallely Curtis Rowe Goodrich Vallely Happy Hairston Lakers Dennis Layton USC Universifies Mose Adolph Cal L.A

Palmer Dominates AP Golfer of the Decade Honor

Arnold Palmer won the Associated Press Golfer of the Decade poll with 531 of 433 votes from sportswriters and broadcasters. Jack Nicklaus was distant second. other rivals included Bill Casper Gary Player and Orville Moody. Palmer led in Masters titles and British Opens, boosting his era’s popularity and his off course business fame.

New York Arnold Palmer Latrobe Greenskeeper Associated Press Jack Nicklaus Bear Lumbus Ohio Palmer Bill Casper San Diego South Africa Gary Player Orville Moody Lee Trevino Frank Beard Sam Snead Charlie Sifford Elgine Golf

Drafts and picks stir NBA chatter at Southern California luncheon

The Southern California Basketball Writers Assn meeting discussed a no draft approach with a room-by-room inquiry to learn player availability. Sam Robinson was picked by Miami in the second round, John Vallely was Denver’s first pick, and Houston forfeited a first round by signing Spencer Haywood. Carolina pursues Maravich for next season amid NBA’s open draft stance.

UCLA John Vallely Denver Rockets Spencer Haywood Detroit University

Foreman Knocks Out O'Halloran to Earn Peralta Bout

George Foreman stopped Jack O'Halloran in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to record his 15th win and 18th knockout. The victory sets up a February 16 title shot against Gregorio Peralta on the same show with Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis. O'Halloran pressed early, but Foreman broke through with a decisive hook after four rounds.

Madison Square Garden New York Foreman UPI George Foreman Jack O'Halloran Gregorio Peralta Joe Frazier Jimmy Ellis O'Halloran Woreman George Dick Sadler

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