State holds off NC State in bitter Liberty Bowl finale
Mississippi State edged North Carolina State 16-12 in freezing Philadelphia Stadium as promoter Bud Dudley blamed poor attendance and a one sided effort. State capitalized on NC State misplays and a blocked punt for two early scores, then held on despite penalties and late Wolfpack threats.
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Evening Sports Roundup Of Scores And Races
Results across multiple sports highlight baseball hockey and horse racing with teams such as Cleveland Baltimore Buffalo Pittsburgh and New York plus horses Bold Destroyer and Native Diver winning major races. International and regional league results are listed with schedules and ties noted.
Bonita Tourney Delayed by Cold Weather
Bonita Louisiana postponed Bonita Invitation Basketball Tournament opening due to snow and freezing temperatures. Principal James A. Garrett says games moved to Thursday if weather clears, with ongoing severe conditions risking outright cancellation.
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Whirlaway Named in Final Aqueduct Charts as Grandsons Win
At Aqueduct on the final day Whirlaway appears twice in the charts. Two of his grandsons claim victories with Rocky Link winning the Stuyvesant Handicap and Orazio winning the prior race.
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Lowe's comeback fuels Chargers to West title
San Diego overwhelmed Denver 58-20 to clinch a third Western Division crown in four AFL seasons. Paul Lowe rushed for 184 yards and two scores despite a damaged left leg wrapped in a hockey guard. The Chargers improved to 11-3 and will face the Eastern champion in San Diego on January 5.
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Madness in college hoops hits holiday tournament action
The season pivots on 112 teams across 22 tournaments as major programs chase rankings and unbeaten runs. Kentucky tops with 7 straight, Loyola claims defending champ pace, while UCLA Michigan Vanderbilt Duke and Davidson push perfect starts amid a jam of holiday events and future conference play outcomes.
Concannon Eyes Pro Break With Eagles After North-South Show
Jack Concannon, Boston College star from Dorchester, is poised for a pro move with the Philadelphia Eagles after a standout North-South All-Star performance. He outshone Miami’s George Mira, led by strong passing and rushing totals, and enters the Senior Bowl with high expectations.
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SMU Earns Sun Bowl Bid Despite 4-6 Record
SMU’s 1962 season featured a 4-6 record but earned a Sun Bowl berth after a spirited campaign. Coach Taeden Frethens praised esprit de corps as key, noting close losses by seven points or less and standout defense that stifled Air Force and Navy. The Mustangs prepared for a December 31 showdown with Oregon in El Paso.
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Nash Named MVP Of Kentucky Invitational Basketball Tourney
Kentucky star Cotton Nash was voted the Most Valuable Player as Kentucky defeated Wake Forest 98-75 to win the Kentucky Invitational. Nash led all scorers with 30 votes from writers and sportscasters, with Bill Bradley of Princeton taking runner-up honors after Princeton’s 90-87 win over Wisconsin for third. Bradley set the tourney scoring record with 47 points.
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Elliott Sings Blues as Illini Ragged in Rose Bowl Prep
Elliott leads ill tempered practice as Illinois struggles in outdoor workout at Pasadena. Coaches note heavy schedule ahead with two sessions at Long Beach and a planned Disneyland visit while Washington presses ahead with similar tempo.
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