Purdue Counts on Mount for UCLA Showcase
Purdue expects sophomore sensation Rick Mount to boost the offense against top-ranked UCLA despite a hairline left foot fracture. Mount, 6-4 guard, may start with a steel insole as coach George King stresses his scoring threat alongside Bill Keller and forwards Roger Blalock and Herm Gilliam. Center Chuck Bevis, a Garrett, Indiana recruit, faces Lew Alcindor with cautious hopes for adequacy.
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Shakamak Freshmen Defeat Linton In Close Buzzer Battle
The Shakamak Freshman basketball team beat the Linton Miner Freshmen 45 to 32 on Linton’s floor. After a 12-12 first quarter, Linton stalled with two points before halftime, and the Miners trailed 28-27 in the second half, unable to erase the deficit. Linton travels to Sullivan Monday for a Golden Arrow Freshmen clash.
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Indiana State Ranks Fourth In Preseason Rating
New York based UPI poll places Indiana State fourth in the preseason small college national basketball ratings. The Sycamores earn three first place votes and 160 points from 29 of 35 coaches. San Diego State tops the poll with eight first place votes and 296 points. Southwest Missouri State is third, Evansville 12th, and Valparaiso 13th.
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Notre Dame Names Co-Captains for Next Season
In South Bend Notre Dame announces sophomore linebacker Bod Olson and offensive tackle George Kunz as co captains for the upcoming season. The pair lead the Irish on and off the field as the team prepares for spring drills and the campaign ahead.
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Texan Leads In Cajun Tourney
Fort Worths Jack Montgomery led the Cajun Classic golf event with a three stroke edge as the field played Oakbourne Country Club. Montgomery shot an eight under par 64 to seize control among 70 players and 21 tied behind him.
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Local High School Football Schedule Sparks Rivalries
Eastern meets Switz City. Switz City hosts Patricksburg at Dugger. Linton plays at Switz City while Bloomfield faces Spencer. Worthington hosts Bloomfield. Boonville travels to North Knox. Staunton visits Linton. Dan at North Knox.
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IHSAA Huilines Championship Trails Detailed
The IHSAA outlines the winter and spring path for wrestling swimming and gymnastics champions. Wrestling sectionals run Feb 3 at 16 sites with regionals Feb 10 and the state meet Feb 17 at Southport. Swimming sectionals Feb 9-10 with finals Feb 16-17 at Indiana University. Gymnastics sectionals March 15 with finals March 23 at Warren Central. Indianapolis Shortridge defends wrestling title, South Bend Adams leads in swimming, Columbus won gymnastics last season.
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Paul Richards warns reserve clause clash over baseball future
In Mexico City Paul Richards criticizes owners and the reserve clause as a ruling could ruin baseball. He quickly confronts Marvin Miller and Joe Cronin at a players news conference while tensions rise over postponed talks and a planned meeting in New York.
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Chargers Seek Turnaround in Second Raiders Clash
The San Diego Chargers, crushed 51-10 by the Oakland Raiders in the first meeting, face a rematch with first place in the Western Division on the line. Speedy Duncan leads a fragile offense against Oakland's top defense as both teams strive for momentum.
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Florida A&M and Grambling Set 8 1 Records for Classic
Florida A&M and Grambling will each enter the Orange Blossom Classic at the Miami Orange Bowl with identical 8-1 records. Both teams aim for a strong statement in the marquee game Saturday.
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Chase Begins As Lew And Crew Face Early College Hoops Open
The 1967-68 college basketball season opens with UCLA led by Alcindor, strengthened by Lacey and Lynn, eyeing a second NCAA title and a 64 game streak. Louisville, Princeton, and Tennessee also in top action, with Duke, Rutgers, Stanford, and others scheduled tonight and Saturday as new stars emerge.
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Big Ten Opens Season With Nonconference Showdowns
The Big Ten starts the season with nonconference games this weekend. Michigan State hosts California State Fullerton while Ohio State greets California State Davis. Saturday features Kentucky at Michigan and UCLA at Purdue along with other matchups across member schools.
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Komet Players Named For All Star Team
Fort Wayne Komets place three members on the IHL All Star squad Merv Dubchak John Goodwin and Len Thornson join the 15 man selection The All Star game meets defending champion Ohio in Dayton on December 12
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Five winners at Pawtucket CPPD meet include triple victory
The Pawtucket CPD program highlighted five winners at the Nerragaset Try day. Notable performances featured a triple win and Achill Island taking the feature race.
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