Simpson breaks 2000 yard NFL single season rushing mark
OJ Simpson pulverizes Jim Brown's record by rushing for 2003 yards on 34 carries as Buffalo routs New York Jets 34-14. Bills set league team rushing record over 3000 yards. The final playoff picture shapes up with Miami Cincinnati Oakland Pittsburgh and more in a season finale summary.
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Cong Classic finals set in Cabrillo gym showdown
The Conquistador Classic concludes with Dos Pueblos from California facing Proctor Hug Hawks of Nevada in the 8:45 p.m. championship. Cabrillo Congo and Pacific Grove meet for third, while Carson City and San Marcos contest the consolation. Hug, led by 6-7 senior center Bill Roach, sits at 5-3 after key wins.
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Braves Split Weekend At Optimist Tourney With Win Then Loss
Lompoc Braves beat Channel Islands 73 56 in Friday consolation action then fell to Royal Highlanders 81 56 in Saturday's consolation final. They sit 1 5 and host San Marcos next, after Santa Barbara High won the tourney title.
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Bruins snap NC State run as UCLA extends streak
In Knoxville Tennessee hosts a rare postgame scrimmage after the Volunteer Classic win. UCLA beats NC State 84 66 to extend its win streak to 79 with Keith Wilkes scoring 27 and limiting David Thompson. Temple stalls against Tennessee 11 4 in a notable low scoring finish.
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Conquistador Classic Scores and Tonight Playoffs
Friday results show Proctor Hug 63 over San Marcos 61 while Pac Grove 58 beat W Bakersfield 57 and Cabrillo 58 edged Carson City 57 Dos Pueblos 60 defeated Watsonville 51. Saturday results include Hug 61 over Pac Grove 50 and Dos Pueblos 85 over Cabrillo 52 Carson City 72 over Watsonville 52 San Marcos 67 over W Bakersfield 59. Tonight three games: Hug versus Dos Pueblos at 8 45 Cabrillo versus Pac Grove at 7 15 San Marcos against Carson City at 5 30.
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Roach Leads Comeback as Hawks Face DP Duo Duel
Roach scores 15 in second half to spark a comeback and Hug adds 29 against Pacific Grove. Lee Fraser posts 16 and 11 in early games while Dos Pueblos center Kevin Kaaz tallies 16 and 14 in Friday and Cabrillo clashes. Mike Sanchez adds 20 for the Chargers as Cabrillo meets Pacific Grove in a balanced two game stretch.
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Santa Barbara Area Girls Basketball Scores Recap
Thursday results show S Maria 71 over Royal 45 and Righetti 82 over Channel Islands 59. Friday Mary Valley 71 over ee 43 and S Barbara 52 over S Maria 51. Saturday S Barbara 48 over F Valley 39 and Royal 81 over Lompoc 53.
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Lakers face month without star Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers suffer more trouble as guard Jerry West is ruled out for at least a month with a strained abdominal muscle. Jim Price starts in Wests absence while Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens dominates in a 115 110 loss.
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Hawaii high jumper Tom Knarr dies after fall from terrace
Tom Knarr 18, a Hawaii track high jumper from Tarzana California, died from injuries after falling from a fourth floor apartment terrace while leaning over the railing for fresh air. Police attributed the accident to the fall on Wednesday. Dwight Stones, world indoor high jump record holder, enters the Sunkist Invitational indoors January 19 aiming for Valeriy Brumel's mark. Rams honor Hadl as MVP with other team awards awarded by Ye Old Rams.
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Wally Butts Dies at 68 After Morning Walk
Wallace Butts known as the Little Round Man who built Georgia football to heights died at 68 in Athens. He reportedly suffered an apparent heart attack at home after returning from a morning walk while preparing in the family bathroom.
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CIF grid scores for local AAAA teams
Los Altos topped Crescenta Valley 21 with Crescenta Valley beating Monrovia 21 to 14. North Riverside edged Temple City 13 to 21 in another AAAA grid battle.
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