Indiana basketball holds off upset bid as Allen denies leave
Indiana University held off Notre Dame 63 60 on its home court to stay unbeaten in the season. Coach Bobby Knight will coach the East in the 1976 Pizza Hut Classic and several other teams like UCLA UCLA and Michigan are noted for early showings while Allen denies leaving the Washington Redskins.
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Western-Clark Early Showdown Sets Tone For Season
Clark and Western meet in a non league clash at 7 30 p m with both teams undefeated. The Chargers under Tom MacDougal rely on size while Western features rugged opponents and a high tempo as they seek early momentum in a pivotal game.
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Western Warriors face Clark as Melvin Washington guards Dixon
Tuesday's state showdowns pair Western and Clark with Melvin Washington to defend Joe Dixon in a key man to man clash. Washington averages 19.8 points while Dixon hits 18.7, Adler faces Sartini in another pivotal guard matchup as Western seeks its first perfect start.
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Anteaters To Battle Rebels In UNLV Showdown
UNLV, ranked 11th, hosts UC Irvine in a clashes of styles as the fast break Rebels led by Jerry Tarkanian face Tim Tift's disciplined passing Irvine offense. The Rebels sit 6-0 at home with a 24 game home win streak, while Irvine boasts a patient attack and lacks height, averaging 6-2 for its starters.
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Anteaters Face UNLV After Pressing Win Over South Alabama
UC Irvine built a fast tempo and full-court pressure to beat South Alabama, leaving UNLV with depth concerns. Tark said Alabama wore down and noted Irvine’s first road trip starts a four game stretch as they prep for a meeting with Old Dominion in Las Vegas.
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NFL Playoff Pairings Still Up In Air As Weekends Decide
The Steelers and Raiders secure AFC hosts for first round games on Dec 27 28 while NFC hosts depend on final weekend results. Rams and Vikings lead NFC at 11-2 with St Louis possible for a home berth amid tie break rules. Cincinnati Baltimore and Miami chase wild cards with several scenarios outlined.
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Lucky Bob at Caesars Racing Fete Honors Gallant Bob Owner
In Las Vegas for the fifth annual Sport of Kings racing awards at Caesars Palace, Bob Horton of Athens Pennsylvania is honored for Gallant Bob a three year old gelding that cost 2000 dollars and has earned over 250 thousand. Gallant Bob is on a 13 stake race streak one of the sport's elite records. Jockey Gerland Gallitano rides the favorite, with trainer Bob Marquette praising Gallant Bob's potential.
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