West Virginia Tops AP Basketball Poll After Kentucky Win
West Virginia jumps from eighth to first in the AP poll after beating Kentucky and North Carolina in Lexington. Kansas, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Maryland and San Francisco round out the top five as teams prepare for weekend and midseason play.
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Holiday Tournament Schedule Highlights
Friday’s sports calendar features the Marquette Holiday Tournament ongoing alongside the Dwight and Mazon Holiday Tournaments. Minooka travels to Plano for a key matchup as part of the holiday circuit.
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East Rockford Climbs In AP High School Poll
The Associated Press ranking shows East Rockford rising from seventh to third after wins over East Aurora and Sterling. Herrin holds first with 195 points, West Frankfort second, while Rock Island and Notre Dame slip to fourth and fifth. Pekin falls from fifth to 14th after an upset by Danville. new entrants include Rock Falls Canton Jacksonville Peoria Spalding Proviso Maywood.
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Two Bass On One Plug Catches Attention at Texoma
Shawnee fisherman Roscoe Roush hooked two bass on a single plug at Lake Texoma. The catch included a 7 pounder and a 2 pounder, drawing interest from local anglers and wildlife watchers.
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Yule Spirit in Buckeye Camp Observed by Favored Gridders
Pasadena reports Christmas spirit among Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Webfoots before the Rose Bowl. Buckeyes plan a Yuletide party for all 44 players, while Oregon distributes gifts Wednesday. Injuries include Ballinger and Frank for Ohio State. Welch and Mondale for Oregon. Woody Hayes notes prior influenza shots as an illness factor. Scribes favor Ohio State by 19 points in the game amid 83 voters with 61 predicting a Buckeye victory.
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West Counts On Passing To Whip Favored East
West underdog relies on aerial attack for a Shrine Game upset December 28. Utah coach Jack Curtice directs a passing corps led by Stanford’s Jack Douglas and Pacific’s Tom Flares aided by Oregon State’s Joe Francis. Arkansas’ Gerry Nesbitt says the West has a good chance despite size gaps. East coach Rip Engle plans a balanced wing T game.
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Duke and Oklahoma Set for Orange Bowl Showdown
Duke brings a powerful line led by Topping and Byrd with Carlton at halfback and Brodhead at quarterback to meet Oklahoma starers Krisher and Harrison. The Sooners struggle with a passing attack as Duke’s front may control the line in the New Year classic.
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