Alabama tops AP poll as Bryant coyly deflects glory
Alabama climbs to No. 1 in the Associated Press college football poll, moving Ohio State to third after a 10-10 tie with Michigan. Barry Switzer questions the ranking, while Notre Dame and Penn State hold fifth and sixth as title hopes ride into bowls on New Year’s Day.
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Alabama Tops AP Poll with 36 First-Place Votes
Alabama received 36 first place votes and 1,176 points in the AP poll after beating LSU 21-7 last Thursday. Oklahoma sits second with 20 first-place votes and 1,095 points following a 27-0 win over Nebraska. Ohio State and Michigan also place among the top, with Notre Dame and Penn State earning top ballots in an updated Top Twenty ranking.
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Dave and Emmett Named All-Big Eight by UPI
Kansas stars Dave Jaynes and Emmett Edwards headlined United Press International All-Big Eight selections with Jaynes as quarterback and Edwards as wide receiver. The list also honors Kansas State’s Isaac Jackson, Oklahoma’s Joe Washington and Mike Strachan among multiple defenders and specialists across the conference.
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Kansas Jayhawks prepare for Liberty Bowl trip to Memphis
Kansas football coach Don Fambrough plans a week plus of practice amid uncertain weather ahead of the December 17 Liberty Bowl against North Carolina State. He will take 68 players, including several injured figures like Odell Weidner and Jim David, with co captains John Bryant and Don Goode deemed fit after MU game X rays.
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Crowder to Decide Soon on Colorado Role
University of Colorado football coach Eddie Crowder said he will reveal within 10 days whether he remains as head coach and athletic director. He noted no pressure from the university and cited cooperation from administrators as the team finished 5-6 after a 17-4 upset by Kansas State. Crowder added there was a hostile reaction at home with aFor Sale sign and eggs after the loss.
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Big Ten ADs pick Ohio State for Rose Bowl over Michigan
In a 6-4 vote, Big Ten athletic directors chose Ohio State to represent the conference in the Rose Bowl after Michigan and Ohio State tied 10-10 to share the championship. Michigan and Indiana, Minnesota, Iowa voted for Michigan. Ohio State, Michigan State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Illinois, Northwestern voted for Ohio State.
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City Basketball Division Wee Club World and Others
A fragmented scoreboard lists teams such as World 38 and Alber Gexvedionats 41 with varied scores. Other entries show Ames Liquor 38 and Mony Gooses 3 as part of the city basketball division results.
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Jaynes and Goode Added to Shrine West Team
Kansas quarterback David Jaynes was named to the Shrine West roster for the 49th East-West Shrine Game. He joined nine players on the West squad including Bill Kollar David Atkinson Glen Robinson Roger Carr Tom Wickert Larry Bailey Cleveland Vann and Don Goode from Kansas.
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Lions win in first gym test at Lawrence
Lawrence High opens season with 115.05 points, beating Mission South 108 and Olathe 105. Les Kerr and Dale Bahnmaier named outstanding. Sean Williams vaults and Kurt Schaake pommel horse win events. Lions return Thursday for LHS Invitational with six teams.
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Ali Frazier title bout tickets go on sale Tuesday
Tickets for the 12 round Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali match set for January 28 at Madison Square Garden go on sale Tuesday at the Felt Forum box office and at Ticketron outlets the Garden announced Monday.
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Pro Football All Starting Times EST Monday Games
Pro football starting times listed in EST for Monday and Sunday games. Key matchups include San Francisco versus Green Bay, Baltimore at New York Jets, Buffalo at Atlanta, Minnesota at Cincinnati, New York Giants at Washington, San Diego at New England, Los Angeles at Chicago, New Orleans versus Green Bay in Milwaukee, Oakland at Houston, Detroit at St Louis, Cleveland at Kansas City, Dallas at Denver, Philadelphia at San Francisco, and Monday night Pittsburgh at Miami.
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Kansas Track Team Intrasquad Meet at Allen Field House
Kansas' track team will hold an intrasquad meet at Allen Field House with field events at 6 15 and track at 7. Blue team is led by co captains Dave Anderson and Randy Smith while Mark Lutz and Roger Hammond head the Red squad. The Jayhawks’ first meet is January 19 at the Bob Karnes Invitational in Des Moines.
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