Cabrillo Falls 82 54 in Ventura Tourney Consolation
Cabrillo lost 82-54 to Glendale Dynamiters in the Ventura Invitational consolation round. Mac Fisher led Cabrillo with 20 points, while Jim Hall scored 25 for Glendale and Roy Patterson added 19. Cabrillo advances to face Santa Clara next, with Righetti in the tournament final.
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Washington Beats USC 90-86 in Far West Classic Upset
Washington Huskies, ranked 11th, upset 14th ranked USC 90-86 in the Far West Classic. George Irvine scored 41 and Steve Hawes 22 as Washington shot a school-record 66.1 percent from the field. Attendance hit a 13,259 mark.
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Pierson may miss Rose Bowl with arm injury
Michigan star Barry Pierson may sit out the Rose Bowl after injuring his arm in practice. Bo Schembecher will decide Monday after removing the cast. Bruce Elliott could start in Pierson's place if he cannot go.
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West Pours 40 as Lakers Rally to Rout Knicks 114106
Jerry West led Los Angeles with 40 points including 17 in the final quarter to overcome an 18 point deficit and defeat the New York Knicks 114 to 106. Happy Hairston added 15 points and 18 rebounds, rookie Dick Garrett 18, while Walt Frazier led New York with 26 in a drought of Knicks shooting. Other NBA results noted include Milwaukee and Boston wins, and Philadelphia victory over San Francisco.
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Doubts of Clay boxing comeback threaten TV coverage
Promoter Hank Moore of Tulsa reports doubts about Cassius Clay's January 12 return fight against Billy Joiner. Despite plans for a 6000-seat tent event on a Boley, Oklahoma tract, closed circuit TV is uncertain as sponsors fear the bout may be canceled.
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Oklahoma rallies to upset Kansas in overtime
Oklahoma erased an 11 point deficit in the final six minutes to beat ninth ranked Kansas 68-64 in overtime. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 51-49 in the Big Eight tournament first round in Kansas City.
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Browns Cowboys Face Eastern Title Showdown in Dallas
Coaches Blanton Collier and Tom Landry discuss turnovers injuries and psychology ahead of the Sunday Eastern Division championship. Dallas hosts Cleveland at the Cotton Bowl with a sellout crowd and cool rain likely. Dallas is the favorite as Cleveland seeks revenge from last year’s 31 20 loss and the Cowboys’ 42 10 win earlier this season.
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Backfield makes West favorite at Stanford
Sturdy Steve Owens the 1969 Heisman winner leads the West squad in the 45th East West Shrine game at Stanford California. Owens Bob Anderson and Art Malone form a strong backfield making the West a one touchdown favorite in holiday contests. ABC TV airs at 4 30 p.m. EST. Tennessee meets Florida in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville Florida and the North faces the South in the Blue Gray Classic.
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Caps Chase ABA Playoff Hopes With Barry Back In Action
The Washington Capitols beat the New York Nets 124–113 as Rick Barry returned to the bench after knee surgery. Barry led the Caps last season in scoring and Washington clings to second place in the Western Division behind New Orleans.
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Santa Anita Opening Canceled Amid Stormy Labor Relations
Two Eastern tracks were shut by snow as Santa Anita canceled its opening day program. Tropical Park and Fair Grounds in Florida remained active. Liberty Bell Park, Laurel Race Track, and other venues faced weather delays with notable stakes Hessian Handicap and Capital Handicap set to resume racing the next day.
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West Endures Bad First Half Then Sinks Knicks
Jerry West said his game was very bad in the first half but erupted for 29 of his 40 points in the second half to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the New York Knicks 114 to 106 at the Forum. Happy Hairston pulled 18 rebounds as Lakers rallied from an 18 point deficit for their first win in four against New York this season.
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Toledo Wins Tangerine Bowl In HighScoring Rout
Toledo defeats Davidson 56 33 in the Tangerine Bowl as Chuck Ealey throws three TD passes and runs for a 52 yard score. Gordon Slade passes for 305 yards and teammates Charles Cole scores three rushing TDs. 16 311 Davidson record crowd.
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Weather Drives Talk Ahead of Vikings Rams Showdown
In Minneapolis the Vikings meet the Rams with Super Bowl progress at stake yet weather looms largest. Forecast calls for above freezing at 1 p.m. CST, light snow possible but melting. field heated and protected to stay frost free. Coaches Allen and Grant dismiss weather alibis as both teams labor outside daily.
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