Houston Beats Long Beach State For Ninth Victory
Houston, rising to eighth in the national rankings, defeated Long Beach State 76-69 as Olle Taylor led with 25 points. Florida State beat Louisville 79-69, while North Carolina crushed Rice 99-87 and Davidson edged Georgia 74-72. Jacksonville routed Harvard 103-64 and LSU topped Portland State 76-68 with Maravich scoring 46.
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Kentucky Remains No 1 In AP Poll After Duke Victory
Kentucky holds the top spot in the AP poll with 612 points and 27 first place votes after beating Navy 73-59 and Duke 98-76 in their invitational, extending their win streak to six. UCLA remains runner-up with 548 points and four first place votes.
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College scores roundup from several programs and tournaments
Georgia Tech 97 Samford 76. Florida St 79 Louisville 69. Dartmouth 77 Memphis St 74 in double OT. Midwest No Ill 85 San Diego St 65. Providence 79 DePaul 78. Tulsa 101 Bradley 78. Iowa 101 Drake 78. Marquette 67 Minnesota 51. Nebraska 74 Athletes in Action 65. Indiana St 68 W Mich 64. Southwest Houston 76 Long Beach St 69. North Carolina 99 Rice 87. Oklahoma 85 Arkansas 69. No Texas St 98 Las Vegas 91. Texas State 86. Hon Payne 75 SW U 72. Far West Seattle 75 Weber St 66. Denver 73 Brig Young 56. Colo St U 91 San Jose St 65. Utah 117 Michigan 102. LSU 76 Oregon State 68. St Johns NY 63 Stanf d 59. California 83 New Mexico 79. Santa Clara 102 Fresno Cal 61. Tournaments Sun Bowl Carnival First Round Missouri 81 Texas A&M 79. Texas El Paso 90 Clemson 82.
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Quincy Climbs to Eighth in IHSA Prep Poll
East Moline remains the top ranked team in the Illinois High School Association basketball poll. Quincy Blue Devils jump from 20th to eighth after winning their tournament, with DeKalb and LaSalle-Peru dropping.
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Kessinger First Cub To Sign 1970 Contract
Chicago Cubs announce shortstop Don Kessinger has signed his 1970 contract becoming the first Cub to sign ahead of the season. The All Star, 27, batted .273 in 1969 with 38 doubles and 109 runs, amid trade rumors that were quelled by the signing.
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Buckeyes win on road to 5-1 mark
Ohio State improved to 5-1 with an 87-74 win at Tulane, the fifth road victory of the season. Jim Cleamons and Jody Finney each scored 22 as Ohio State led 44-35 at halftime and stayed ahead. Iowa beat Drake 101-78 while Minnesota and Michigan lost away from home.
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Horn Passes Ignite Packers Past St Louis 45 28
Don Horn threw five touchdown passes and gained 410 yards on 22 completions in 33 attempts to lead Green Bay over St Louis 45 28 and claim NFL offensive player of the week honors. He tied the club record for touchdowns and surpassed Tobin Rote’s yardage mark.
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Vikings Set for Stormy Weather in Battle With Rams
New York AP report previews the Minnesota Vikings led by Bud Grant facing the Los Angeles Rams in a key showdown. It highlights the passing game woes, rugged ground attack with Dave Osborn and Bill Brown, and the Purple Gang front four intent on pressuring Roman Gabriel.
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New Wisconsin Coach Jardine Aims to Restore Power
John Jardine named head football coach at Wisconsin by athletic director Elroy Hirsch. The former Purdue lineman and UCLA assistant vows to produce a winning team quickly after the 3 26 1 record under John Coatta. Wisconsin has not had a winning season since 1963. Jardine, 34, built a reputation as a top Chicago area high school coach.
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Braves Bow To Bonfield In January Showdown
The Bonfield Jets beat Braceville 54 23 as Braceville falls to 6 2 overall and 4 0 in the Big Seven. Reddick remains undefeated at 6 0. Braceville led early 10 8 but trailed 18 13 at half and 27 10 in the second half. A big pre Christmas clash with Gardner looms this week.
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Illinois State wrestlers cited by coach Koebler
Morris Grappler praised by ISU coach Bob Koebler as showing potential among Illinois State wrestlers. Herb Shaw, a 142 pound junior, recently posted a 1-1 record at the University of Iowa Invitational while sidelined by an injury.
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