Hayes Close a Half in 85-53 Loss to Walsh Gaels Rule Semi Finals
In Fort Madison, Walsh Gaels defeated Hayes Catholic High Muskateers 65-53 in the River Cities conference tournament semi finals. Tim Deiters led Walsh with 31 points and 20 rebounds as Walsh broke away late, while Mike McDonald and Jim Fuller contributed for Ottumwa and Hayes respectively.
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Morrall Leads Colts Past Browns Toward Super Bowl Showdown
Baltimore routed Cleveland 34 0 to earn a date with the New York Jets in Miami on Jan 12 for the NFL title. Earl Morrall, in his 13th season after stints with San Francisco Pittsburgh New York and Baltimore, claimed the MVP by finally winning the league crown. Mike Curtis and coach Don Shula spoke of the Jets challenge as Weeb Ewbank’s club awaited. Tom Matte’s injury concern loomed after his three touchdown playoff burst.
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Murray Chass
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Matte ties NFL record in Browns clash at Cleveland
Former Ohio State star today matched Otto Graham’s 1954 mark and Gary Collins’ 1964 feat in the Browns game at Cleveland. He collapsed with a mild concussion and back contusion after a knee blow, was treated by Dr. E J McDonnell, and later cleared on X rays. Matte ran 13 times for 88 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards in a location report crowd of 80 028. The Colts defense held Cleveland’s offense to limited production with four interceptions a blocked field goal and a fumble recovery shaping the outcome.
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Price Rises for Ashe Graebner Davis Cup Services
In Adelaide AP reports pro tennis fees climb as promoters must pay top dollar to lure Arthur Ashe Jr. and Clark Graebner for Davis Cup duties. Officials say the four-nation manifesto could make a millionaire of Ashe while Graebner notes his price has risen amid rivals seeking star players.
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Namath Leads Jets Past Raiders In Playoff Thriller
Jets clinch a 27-23 victory over Oakland at Shea Stadium to reach the Jan 12 Super Bowl against Baltimore. Joe Namath connected on three TD passes, including two to Don Maynard, as Namath overcomes accuracy struggles. Hudson contributed on defense in a dramatic late surge.
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St Johns Upsets North Carolina in Holiday Festival Semifinal
St Johns pulled a 72-70 upset over North Carolina in New York, as Lew Alcindor's UCLA loomed in the final after their 83-67 semifinal win over Princeton. Carnesecca praised his team's effort and debated how to contain Alcindor, noting goal tending and outside shooting as the keys.
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Sunday Hockey Scores and Upcoming Games
Sunday results show New York defeat Montreal 3 1 Boston and Detroit tied 3 3 Oakland 2 Philadelphia 1 Chicago 4 Los Angeles 1. Two Tuesday fixtures list Montreal at Pittsburgh and Minnesota at Detroit.
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Illini and Northwestern Rise as Big Ten Contenders
Illinois and Northwestern emerge as strong contenders in the Big Ten race after successful preconference play. Illinois ran its record to nine straight with an 86-76 Miami Classic win, while Northwestern captured the Miami event and extended its winning streak to eight after a season opener loss. Other Big Ten teams, including Iowa, Purdue, and Ohio State, also faced mixed results in early-season play.
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Gaels Upset For Title Of Tourney
Fort Madison Keokuk edition reports Cardinal Stritch upset Ottumwa Walsh 61 60 to win the River Cities conference title. Tim Deiters foul trouble limited Walsh late as Stritch rallied in the final moments missing two free throws in the last 13 seconds. Deiters led Walsh with 27 points while Doug Harras added 22 for Stritch.
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Drake wins Dallas Classic thriller 86 81 over SMU
Drake Bulldogs delivered 10 minutes of peak basketball as they overwhelmed host Southern Methodist 86 81 in the Dallas Classic title game. Coach Maury John praised the stretch when his team outscored SMU by 183 over the spree, marking one of the season’s best performances.
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