Northeast Wins Gulf States Classic In Louisiana
Northeast State Indians defeated the University of Southwestern Louisiana 69 to 65 to claim the first Gulf States Classic title before about 2,000 fans in Ruston. Junior Larry Butler led with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Lawson Swearingen sealed the win with late scoring and free throws as Northeast improved to 6-3. USL's Bob Cutter paced the Bulldogs with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but Northeast held off a second half rally to finish atop the field.
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North Carolina QB Junior Edge tackled in Gator Bowl rout
North Carolina faced off against Air Force Academy in the Gator Bowl with Junior Edge pressured by Air Force defenders John Puster and Jim Sears for a five yard loss in the second quarter. The Tar Heels dominated the Falcons 35 to 0.
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South Triumphs in Blue-Gray Tilt Behind Rakestraw
Georgia quarterback Larry Rakestraw starred with two touchdown passes and 177 passing yards while leading the South to a 21-14 victory over the North in the Blue-Gray game at Montgomery before a 20,000 crowd. Rakestraw accounted for most of a 98 yard scoring drive and added 52 rushing yards as Mississippi State’s Ode Burrell also shone with 99 yards on 17 plays.
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Bastrop Boys and Portland Win Bonita Tournament
Bastrop boys upset Bonita 54 48 as Tom Holmer led with 13 points while Dwain Humphreys top scored for Bonita. Portland girls defeated Sterlington 64 41 with Sue Adair scoring 26 and earning tournament MVP honors along with all star selection.
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Dream Cotton Bowl clash pits No. 1 Texas against No. 2 Navy
Navy eyes a rare rematch with Texas after a 32-28 loss to SMU that cost them top ranking. Roger Staubach calls the game a life-changing chance to prove Navy is No. 1, while Texas coach Wayne Hardin preps to counter the Middies’ ground game and Staubach’s scrambling leadership.
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Monster Man Reed Powers Grambling Past Southern in Final
Reed scored 40 points and grabbed 27 rebounds to lead Grambling to a 108-95 victory over Southern in the Dillard Invitational final. Teammate Wilbur Frazier added 31 points and 15 rebounds, as Grambling improved to 10-0 and prepared for a Mansfield trip to face Miles College.
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Oak Grove advances in Tri-State Basketball Tourney
In Eudora Ark Oak Grove led by Mike Gammell with 21 points defeated Tallulah 53 41 to reach the final. Don Morton scored 12 for Tallulah. Semis saw Tallulah beat Eudora 64 54 and Oak Grove beat Pioneer 69 56. Pioneer topped Endora 90 183 in consolation.
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McNeese Falls to Oklahoma in Tourney Final
Southeastern Oklahoma edged McNeese 71-68 in the title game of the McNeese Holiday Invitational. Spring Hill took third by beating Southeastern Louisiana 68-64 in OT. Clyde Briley scored 37 for McNeese and was named tournament MVP. all stars included Greg Bernbrook, Shelton Watts, Wayne Cobb, and Elvin Sweeten.
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Shrine East West football classic tackle by Martha
Martha, ten, from Pittsburgh makes the tackle with help from Ed Conti, thirty nine, of Syracuse. Action occurred in the Soth annual Shrine East West football classic.
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East and West battle to 6–6 Shrine game draw
In San Francisco the East and West tied 6–6 as Parks blocks Leeson's late conversion to preserve the stalemate in the 66th Shrine charity football game. Sherman Lewis sprinted for MSU and Penn State's Pete Liske engineered a 98-yard drive before the decisive kick. Baylor USC Oregon State and others contributed key moments on defense and special teams.
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Orange Bowl Meet Poised for Pennel Record Bids
Pennel, the Miami pole vaulter who broke the 17 foot barrier with a world record 17M, is expected to soar to record heights in the Orange Bowl track meet Monday night. The Miami boy who recently hit 17M in practice barely missed 16-6 in a prior workout. Bob Downes, University.
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Neville, Caldwell dominate Olla tourney with titles
Neville Tigers win 54 39 to claim LaSalle High Tournament of the Pines crown led by Joe Canal 19 points and Malcolm Smith 17. Caldwell girls beat Winnfield 67 56 to take their title. Kangaroos in action include Randon Kaiser and Beaubouef on all tournament teams.
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