Kapp and Nelsen Lead NFL Title Showdown for Vikings Browns
In the NFL title game, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp and Cleveland Browns signal caller Bill Nelsen, both pivotal in Sunday’s clash, prepare to face off at 12 p.m. CST. Nelsen relies on pocket effort due to knee limits while Kapp brings rugged leadership and Canadian league grit.
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Coaches Trust Hard-Hitting Playoff Showdown Between Browns and Vikings
Grant and Collier compare Browns and Vikings ahead of the playoff game at Metropolitan Stadium. Both teams report good physical shape and anticipate a weather-affected contest as they seek a spot in the Super Bowl against the AFL champion January 11 in New Orleans.
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Sports figures to be called in gambling probe
U S Attorney James H Brickley plans appearances by national sports figures before a 23 man federal grand jury probing a nationwide gambling ring. Jerome Dizzy Dean, former St Louis Cardinals star, was the first figure named but not arrested. Ten people were arrested in Michigan and Las Vegas including Donald Dawson and Fritz Lindstrom with $620000 in cash and checks seized. Eight Detroit area arrests plus one in Lansing expand the case to baseball football trainers and jockeys nationwide.
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Hawkins Alcindor Spark Teams in Night of Upsets
Lew Alcindor and Connie Hawkins led their teams to notable wins. Alcindor scored 41 as the Bucks defeated the Knicks 118 105, while Hawkins 24 and a late jumper helped the Suns edge the Spurs 121 120 in Jerry Colangelo’s coaching debut. Also: Baltimore over Cincinnati 118 116 Philadelphia over Atlanta 121 117 Los Angeles over San Francisco 125 95 and Boston over Detroit 110 92. In ABA action Kentucky 108 Pittsburgh 106 New York 125 Indiana 112 New Orleans 94 Los Angeles 91 Denver 129 Washington 113.
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Bo Schembechler Eyeing Quick Return After Rose Bowl
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler suffered a mild heart attack that kept him from the Rose Bowl loss to USC. Doctors expect two weeks of rest in Pasadena before he can return home and resume full duties including spring training and regular work.
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Football on the Air Today and Sunday lineups
Today at 11 a.m. American Bowl from Tampa North versus South on Channels 9 and 13. At 2 p.m. NFL Playoff Bowl Dallas versus Los Angeles on Channels 5 and 13. Sunday at 11:30 a.m. NFL Championship Cleveland versus Minnesota on Channels 5 and 13. At 2:30 p.m. AFL Championship Kansas City versus Oakland on Channels 4 and 27.
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Local Scores From Small-Town Basketball Night
Circle 50 Valley Center 46 andiffingham 68 Hiawatha 58 Manporia 62 Clay Center 45 Lindsborg 61 Hoisington 60 Mulvane 85 Andover 61 St John 76 Jeisworth 68.
Jayhawks prep for Missouri opener amid flu absence
Kansas begins final preparations for the Monday night league opener at Missouri with two-a-day practices after New Year’s Day. Center Roger Brown misses Friday due to flu but is expected back for the trip to Columbia. Coach Ted Owens emphasizes improved ball movement and reduced turnovers as Kansas readies for the Tigers.
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Baker Snares Victory in OT Doane tournament finale
Tarkie rallied from deficits three times to beat Missouri Kansas City 88 83 in triple overtime at Doane Nebraska. In Ottawa Baker edged Bethany 84 82 in OT while Emporia State topped Ottawa 90 76. Tom Fuzzey forced OT for Bethany. Don Briggs sealed Baker win with a late free throw.
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Flood Plans Move Ahead in Suit Against Reserve Clause
Former Justice Arthur Goldberg advances Curt Flood's challenge to baseball's reserve clause as Flood appears on ABC TV with Marvin Miller and Joe Cronin. Flood seeks freedom to negotiate after a set period, while owners face a high-stakes battle over antitrust and contract limits.
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First Indoor Track Meet Opens in San Francisco
The All American Games debut indoor track and field meet will take place tonight at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. A star lineup includes multiple world record holders and Olympic medalists.
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Purdue Defends Title Amid Suspensions And Injuries
Purdue opens defense of the Big Ten crown at Iowa with two suspended starters and star guard Rick Mount hobbled by a knee injury. Mount averages 26 points as Purdue sits 7-3, ranked 17th, while Iowa is 4-4. News also notes top teams like Kentucky and Notre Dame in action across college games.
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Valley Stays Hot Osky in 2nd Place
Oskaloosa moved into sole second in Jefferson County League play by defeating Meriden 63 60 as Valley Falls remained the leader with a 71 60 home win over Perry. Mountain led Oskaloosa with 27 points while Valley Falls pushed its record to 6 1 and Perry sits at 0 4.
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