Gautt Seeks Colorblind Recruiting at Missouri
Prentice Gautt, first Black Oklahoma player and Missouri recruiter, advocates colorblind recruiting and stresses academics. He mentors Black athletes while serving as assistant coach for a Missouri team that aims for the Orange Bowl against Penn State. Teammate Joe Moore credits Gautt's shared background for trust and guidance.
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Van Ness shines as North South game MVP in Miami
Christ mas night's North South all star game drew pro scouts but few for Rutgers Bruce Van Ness. The 210 pound running back rushed 74 yards on 14 carries and earned the game's MVP honor as the North won 31-10. Swinney of Arkansas State was South MVP and expressed desire to be drafted early.
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Don Carters Bowling Versus Style Notes On Strength
A short analysis notes that size can hinder bowling as hip breadth affects swing. It states slender players on the pro tour tend to win more by keeping the ball close to the body, using their build as an advantage.
Larson Sparks North's 36-10 Win In Shrine All Star
The North beat the South 31-10 in the Shrine All-Star Game as Al Larson’s 88 yard interception return keyed the comeback in Miami. Bruce Van Ness and Clovis Swinney earned outstanding player honors while Chuck Ealey and Gordon Slade were set for today's Tangerine Bowl. The Tangerine Bowl pairs unbeaten Toledo and Davidson in Orlando tonight.
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Pro Cage Report NBA Thursday Results
NBA results show Phoenix 127 over Boston 116 and New York 112 over Detroit. Baltimore 121 beat Philadelphia 012 in a rough game. San Francisco 124 edged Cincinnati 110 in overtime.
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Unclear combat results from unclear venue and names
Fragmentary report lists opponents and scores with numerous garbled terms in a boxing style. Reads like a misread broadcast with multiple misspellings and missing context. No verifiable names or outcomes can be confirmed.
College hoops kick off holiday tourneys across the West
Pistol Pete Maravich headlines LSU in the Rainbow Classic in Honolulu while Washington and Southern Cal seek to advance in the Far West Tournament in Portland. Oregon and UCLA also loom as Pac-8 challengers as Illinois and Washington State test the field. Other ranked teams include Tennessee at Oklahoma City and New Mexico State at Las Cruces.
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Kansas Jayhawks prep for Oklahoma clash in Kansas City
Kansas University basketball players logged about 65 minutes of practice in Municipal Auditorium on Christmas night as they prepared for the Big Eight pre season tourney opener against Oklahoma. Coach Ted Owens warned of Oklahoma’s two big men and stressed aggressive defense.
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Foreman to Fight Polite in 10 Rounds at Sam Houston Coliseum
Houston heavyweight George Foreman will face Charley Polite of Holyoke Massachusetts in a 10 round bout at the Sam Houston Coliseum on January 6. The attending announcement came on Thursday.
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Football on the Air Schedule for Saturday and Sunday
Television sports listings announce college and NFL games. Gator Bowl Tennessee versus Florida on channels 4 and 27 at 11 a.m. NFL Western Playoff Los Angeles versus Minnesota on channels 5 and 13 at 1 p.m. East West Shrine on channels 9 and 13 at 3:30 p.m. Sunday NFL Eastern Playoff Cleveland versus Dallas on channels 5 and 13 at 1:30 p.m. Rose Bowl Preview on channels 4 and 27 at 5 p.m.
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Rick Barry Returns But Remains on Bench for Caps
Rick Barry rejoined action for the Washington Caps after a two month knee injury layoff but did not play as the Caps surged to a 131-112 ABA win over Pittsburgh. Warren Armstrong scored 23, Gary Bradds 20, and Larry Brown set a team record with 17 assists.
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Sophomore Cage Tourney Slated At South
Lawrence High School hosts a four team holiday junior high affair next Monday and Tuesday at South Junior High. The LHS sophomores, 2-1 in three games, open versus Shawnee Mission East at 3 pm Monday after Washington versus SM West at 1 pm. Third place and final tilt set for Tuesday at the same times. Coach Virgil Hallauer borrowed Brad Black and John Walker for the tourney. A championship trophy will be awarded after Tuesday's title games.
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Celtics fall to Suns in Russellless first game of season
Phoenix tops Boston 127 116 in the season opener as center Jim Fox leads with 31 points and Gail Goodrich adds 24. Knicks pull off last second Boston play to beat Detroit 142 111. Baltimore edges Philadelphia 121 113 and San Francisco defeats Cincinnati 124 120 in OT. In the ABA Washington trounces Pittsburgh 131 112 and Los Angeles defeats Kentucky 105 101.
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