Griffin-Davis showdown headlines Rose Bowl preview
Ohio State enters as 10-1 No. 2 with Archie Griffin facing USC star Anthony Davis in Pasadena. The 61st Rose Bowl pits Big Ten co-champion Buckeyes against Pac-8 champion Trojans with kickoff on New Year’s Day and possible national title implications alongside Notre Dame-Notre Dame in Miami.
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Cabrillo Congs Sweep Hawaii Trip With 72 66 Win
Cabrillo posts its 11th pre league win in a school record pace as Mandy Simmons leads with 19 points against Kaiser High in Hawaii Kai. Scott Long top scores for Kaiser with 24 points while Cabrillo uses 11 players in the victory and awaits a Jan. 8 home date with St. Joseph.
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Nebraska and Florida Face Sugar Bowl Showdown
No. 7 Nebraska and No. 14 Florida meet in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans as both teams carry 8-3 records. Coaches Osborne and Dickey discuss preparation, motivation, and turnover risks while players emphasize speed and eagerness to play after a season of mixed results.
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Superstars of 74 headline makers across sports
Muhammad Ali reclaimed the crown while Billie Jean King signed a broadcaster deal. Mike Marshall set durability marks for the Dodgers as did Dick Green and the A's. Kyle Rote Jr won the Florida Superstars. Gary Davidson organized the WFL. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was Sporting News Player of the Year. Lou Brock stole bases, Evel Knievel swan-dived for a million. Joe Namath guided the Jets from ruin to respectability. Arnie Palmer teased a future.
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Tiny Rocket star Murphy sparks 120 107 win over Lakers
Calvin Murphy at 5 9 scored 30 points guiding the Houston Rockets to a 120 107 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Murphy added 45 in his two starts while Dave Wohl and Rudy Tomjanovich supported with 19 and 25 points respectively.
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Hunter may choose new team for right arm
Jim Catfish Hunter narrows his decision to four major league teams and may sign for about 3 million dollars. A $2.6 million Phillies offer was rejected Monday. A final decision could come Wednesday with an announcement likely after the holiday.
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Black Versus White Soccer Clash at Fuller Park
In Johannesburg at Fuller Park on Sunday Katlehong City defeated a white National Football League selection 3 to 1. The match featured a white referee in the first half and a black referee in the second with no incidents reported.
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Bryant asks ND defense on own two yard line third and eight
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian fielded a playful question from Bear Bryant in Miami. Bryant asked what defense Notre Dame would play if Alabama faced third and eight on its own two yard line, prompting laughter rather than an answer from the press.
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Woods and Feuerbach duel set at Sunkist Indoor Invite
George Woods and Al Feuerbach, top world shot putters, renew their rivalry at the 16th annual Sunkist Invitational indoor meet on January 18. Feuerbach holds the world indoor best at 71 feet 7 inches, while Woods has an indoor best of 72 feet 2 inches. Both represent the Pacific Coast Club of Long Beach, California.
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Rams deny Namath pursuit amid trade rumors
Los Angeles Rams general manager Don Klosterman refused to confirm any talks with Joe Namath and dismissed rumors of the Jets' veteran quarterback joining the Rams. He said he has never spoken to Namath and questioned how such rumors began.
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Davis Cup USA Mexico to be played in Palm Springs
UPI reports the United States versus Mexico Davis Cup ties will be staged at the Racket Club Palm Springs on January 31 and February 12 with tournament director Juliana Copeland noting the winner will meet defending champion South Africa. Billie Jean King commits to two Virginia Slims events including the $75,000 San Francisco Slims.
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