New Year's Eve Bowl Showdowns Open Christmas Week
Auburn and Houston meet in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl as two sophomore QBs lead, aiming for a high scoring showdown at the Astrodome. Arkansas faces Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl while Notre Dame and Texas battle in the NBC telecast lineup.
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Albright Invitational Results Mixed Across Holidays
Associated Press tally of multiple college basketball results from Albright and other tournaments. Notables include Arizona State, Oregon, Texas A&M, Indiana, and North Carolina with varied placements and high scores across consolation and championship rounds.
WMU retires athletic director Mike Gary dies at 69
Mike Gary aged 69 former Western Michigan University athletic director and former Minnesota football star died of a heart attack Tuesday in Kalamazoo Michigan. He served WMU as athletic director and earlier starred in football at Minnesota.
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Buckeyes Indiana in Far West basketball classic 1970
Ohio State and Indiana join Louisiana State Harvard and four Pacif ic-8 teams in the Far West Classic to be held in Portland Oregon in 1970.
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Lanier 50 Points Lifts Bonnies Past Purdue in Holiday Festival
St Bonaventure star Bob Lanier scored 50 as the Bonnies beat Purdue 91 75 to win the Holiday Festival in New York. Lanier hit 18 of 22 and added 15 rebounds while Purdue coach George King hailed him as the best big man in the country.
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Illegal Deer Kill Could Equal Poaching Scale In Kansas
Kansas wildlife officials say illegal deer killing may rival the legal harvest. Emporia game leader Bill Peabody cites night spotlighting and nonconforming hunters as key factors. Regional manager Darrell Montes notes activity in northeast Kansas and considers a possible night-light ban to curb poaching.
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It Isn’t Easy Being a Football Expert on New Year’s Day
The narrator prepares for a New Year’s Day marathon of football with family crowding the Pennsylvania Street house. He vows to outtalk the color man, predict winners, and endure jibes from relatives including a beer-loving brother-in-law while awaiting the end of the day and a rare quiet night.
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Kansas Clubs Snare Titles
Two Kansas teams Pittsburg State and St Benedict's won holiday basketball tournaments on Tuesday night. Pittsburg State defeated Regis College 89 76 to win the Rocky Mountain Conference crown in Denver. St Benedict's beat host Findlay 58 55 in Findlay Ohio to take their tourney title.
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Bowling ball purchase tips for bargains and grip design
Don’t assume the lowest price is best. Ask around before getting a grip designed. Check if the designer has a reputation for good results.
East Dumps Lion Sophs In Late Rally For Tourney Win
Shawnee Mission East defeated Lawrence High sophomores 65 to 61 after a 25 point fourth quarter surge. East led 18-7 after one and 46-40 entering the final period, with free throws key in the late rally. Tomorrow SM West faces third place while Washington meets SM East in the tournament finale.
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Nicklaus and Whitworth Named 1969 Golf Aces
Jack Nicklaus and Kathy Whitworth were named the top male and female golfers of 1969 by Golf Digest based on their tournament play averages. The selection was announced Tuesday in Norwalk Connecticut.
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Barnes captures under-19 handball title in St Louis
Fifth seed Jeff Barnes of Birmingham Alabama defeated Mitchell Straus of New York City 21 13 21 10 to win the national junior handball championship in St Louis Missouri.
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