SWBC, Lewis meet in Optimist final at Lincoln Univ
Southwest Baptist College outlasted Rolla 66-79 with 34 free throws to reach tonight's title game against Lewis College. Lewis edged Lincoln 86-85 in a comeback, with McMurry scoring 23 and Gant 21 as Lincoln led early but fell short in the last minutes.
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Missouri Stuns Colorado in Big Eight semifinal rout
John Brown scores 27 as Missouri crushes Colorado 86-57 to reach the Big Eight tournament final against Kansas State. Missouri coach Norm Stewart lauds defense while Colorado coach Sox Walseth laments the poor showing. Kansas State advances by routing Iowa State 92-? to set up title tilt.
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Alabama Signs Black Players Amid Turbulent History
John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson say they felt a cautious welcome as AlabamaFootball players the first Black standouts at Tuscaloosa amid a legacy of integration. Mitchell, a 6-3 230-pound junior college transfer from Mobile, and Jackson, a 6-1 187-pound sophomore from Ozark, describe initial unease but pride in representing Alabama. They help the No. 2 Crimson Tide chase Nebraska's 31-game streak in the Orange Bowl. Mitchell recalls Bear Bryant offering trust and support, easing fears about acceptance in a Deep South program.
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Dooley ousted as Bears coach after 6-8 season
Chicago Bears owner George Halas fired Jim Dooley 41 after a 6-8 finish and a 20-36 overall record. Halas said a new coach may come from staff or outside, aiming to name by weeks before the February 1 NFL draft. Gale Sayers expressed sympathy for Dooley.
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Bruins crush Black Hawks ending Chicago home streak
Boston Bruins routed Chicago 5 to 1 at Chicago to snap the Black Hawks eight home wins in a row. Mike Walton Johnny Bucyk Phil Esposito and Johnny McKenzie scored early as Boston built a four-goal lead in 16 minutes. Gary Smith started in goal for Chicago before Tony Esposito relieved him.
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Colts adapt to Miami heat ahead of title game
The Baltimore Colts faced heat concerns after a 17-14 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Miami. Coach and player comments described the Orange Bowl conditions as a home‑field edge, prompting a Tampa training stint to simulate Miami weather ahead of the conference championship. Ted Hendricks noted the grass versus synthetic surface and said he endured heavy sweating and dehydration during the adjustments.
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Matte Questionable Starter for Colts in AFC Title
Baltimore Colts star running back Tom Matte is listed as a questionable starter for Sundays AFC championship against the Miami Dolphins in the Orange Bowl. Coach Don McCafferty will decide by Saturday if Matte or Norm Bulaich starts, with potential rookie backfield of Don McCauley and Don Nottingham if Matte is unavailable. Matte injured his right knee against Cleveland last Sunday and played through the pain. Bulaich was hurt in a prior regular season game with Miami.
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