Passionate star Clemente dies in plane crash while aiding quake survivors
Pittsburgh AP notes Roberto Clemente, famed Pirates outfielder and humanitarian, died when his relief flight plunged off Puerto Rico coast after a 14 hour day leading aid for Nicaragua quake victims. He earned 12 All Star selections and 3,000th hit, leaving a legacy of charity and fierce play.
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Lobos Rise in Rankings After Lobo Classic Victory
New Mexico Lobos under Norm Ellenberger won their ninth straight by beating Seattle 70 54 to capture the Lobo Classic in Albuquerque and moved to No 16 in the AP poll. UCLA leads the nation with 26 first place votes and 540 points as the season resumes after the New Year.
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Bullets Edge Bucks In Tight Baltimore Victory
Mike Riordan's late jumper capped a 87 83 win for the Bullets over Milwaukee. Riordan had 23 points as Baltimore snapped a 14 game skid against the Bucks, boosting their division standings while Seattle fell to the Lakers 108 103.
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Sobering Night as Notre Dame Game Sees Police Raid
Miami AP reports Nebraska routed Notre Dame 40 to 6 in a game at the Orange Bowl. Police confiscated beer and liquor from the writers press box under a city ordinance, then returned the alcohol before the end. executive vice president Ernie Seiler blasted city hall and warned of future raids while reporters drank orange juice and coffee.
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Paterno Weighs New England Offer After Sugar Bowl Loss
Penn State coach Joe Paterno met with New England Patriots owner Billy Sullivan in New Orleans to discuss a possible NFL move after the Sugar Bowl loss to Oklahoma. Reports say the Patriots offered a package, with financial security cited as a major lure, while Paterno planned to think it over.
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Referee Burns McKinney's final Sun Bowl memory tainted
In El Paso North Carolina edged Texas Tech 32 28 as veteran ref Burns McKinney called his last game after 34 years. A chaotic second quarter featured a controversial unsportsmanlike penalty on the Red Raiders bench as a coach entered the field during Donald Rives 32 yard punt return. Bill Davis of the ACC explained the call saying it occurred before the score.
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Orr Ties NHL Record For Assists In 8-2 Bruins Win
Bobby Orr tied the NHL single game assist record with six as he helped Boston rout Vancouver 8-2. Fred Stanfield Don Marcotte and Johnny Bucyk set up early, with Esposito Walton scoring second and third period goals. Bruins move into first in the East.
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