Top teams surge as UCLA dominates Washington. Houston eyes UCLA clash
UCLA crushed Washington 93 65 as Lew Alcindor scored 38, boosting the Bruins to 44 straight wins. Houston routed Centenary 118 81 with Elvin Hayes at 40 in an 15th straight win. Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina also won as a busy college basketball night unfolded.
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Niagara
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New Mexico
Jayhawks face road test at Iowa State after Kansas State win
Kansas battles hostile Iowa State tonight seeking momentum in the Big Eight race after a 66-50 victory over Colorado. Vernon Vancy and Rodger Bohnenstiehl lead KU as Bruce Sloan and Greg Douglas provide lifts while Kansas ponders consistency on offense and defense ahead of a tough road slate.
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Ron Franz
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Rich Bradshaw
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Rams Beat Browns 30-6 in Playoff Bowl at Miami
Los Angeles coach George Allen praised the team’s seriousness as the Rams overwhelmed Cleveland 30-6 in the Orange Bowl. MVP Roman Gabriel led scoring with two first half TDs, while a stifling Fearsome Foursome front held the Browns to a late surge. Bruce Gossett set field goal records with three kicks.
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LeRoy Kelly
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Quotable Notables On Aging From T S Eliot Birthday
On turning 70 T S Eliot is quoted saying aging is not growing older but standing still and stagnating. The remark reflects his view of life’s early years setting limits later.
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T. S. Eliot
Hulls 400th and 401st Goals Push NHL Record Pace
Bobby Hull propelled the Chicago Black Hawks toward the East Division lead with two goals including the 400th and 401st in a 4-2 win over Boston. He joined Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, and Maurice Richard as the NHL's fourth 400-goal scorer and eyed 500 before injuries halt him.
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Robisch Sparks 100-50 KU Rout
Kansas freshman team improved to 2-0 with a 100-50 win over Highland Junior College. Dave Robisch led KU with 27 points and 17 rebounds, while Rich Essington added 17 and Roger Brown 9 with 12 boards. Kansas to face Missouri on Jan 15 in next freshman game.
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John Oestreich
Casper Wins Southern California Open In Dramatic Stretch
Casper 36 from Bonita Calif. tops field at Los Coyotes with 208 after a 69 on Sunday to win by three strokes over Al Johnston of West Palm Beach and Howie Johnson of St Paul. Johnston carded 73 for 211 total.
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al Johnston
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St. Paul
Jimmy Burns Dies at 65 Former Miami Herald Sports Editor
Jimmy Burns longtime sports editor of the Miami Herald for 23 years died Sunday at age 65. Doctors cited a cerebral accident as the cause. He retired in October but continued writing three columns weekly until his death.
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NCAA Session Opens After Penalty For Southwestern Louisiana
The NCAA opened its 62nd annual convention in New York with its initial action punishing Southwestern Louisiana for recruiting violations. The Lafayette school faces a two year basketball probation and will miss post season play. The NCAA also discussed possibly withdrawing from the U S Olympic Committee after the 1968 Games, focusing on other international events while affirming continued college athlete participation in the Olympics.
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Cincy Beats 76ers In NBA Clash With Hannum Ejected
Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 134 118 as coach Hannum was ejected with 3 36 left in the third after protesting a call. Jerry Lucas led with 34 points and 27 rebounds while Wilt Chamberlain had 36 and 25 for the 76ers. Dallas beat New Orleans 113 101 and Minnesota edged Indiana 109 106 in other NBA action.
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Les Hunter
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Tony Jackson
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San Francisco
Seattle
San Diego
Chicago
North South All Star Showdowns End College Season
In Mobile the South beat the North 34 21 led by Dennis Homan and Kim Hammond. In Honolulu the North All Stars routed the South 50 6 behind Larry Csonka. The South won 9 of 11 post season games, LSU beat Wyoming 20 13 in the Sugar Bowl.
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