K State eyes double punch in season opening tourney
Kansas State brings guards Chuckie Williams and Mike Evans as its two aces in the Big Eight preseason tourney opener at Kemper Arena against Iowa State. Missouri looms as a top challenger with a 7-2 mark while Kansas defends after last year's crown amid Nebraskas buzz.
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Spotlight on bowl games from Akins to Williams
The piece previews the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl pitting Texas and Colorado with Texas quarterback Marty Akins possibly playing through knee pain. It notes Colorado’s David Williams and quotes Texas coach Darrell Royal and Colorado players while outlining other New Year bowl matchups including the Pelican Bowl and Rose Bowl.
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Pro football players tied to Nevada casino operator under probe
A San Diego Evening Tribune report says several NFL players invested with Allen R. Glick, a Nevada casino operator under investigation for alleged organized crime links. Players including John Hadl and Walt Sweeney were reportedly financially burned, per the paper, with comment from an NFL spokesman.
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Cardinals and Rams meet in defensive playoff clash
St Louis relies on its explosive attack while Los Angeles bets on its stout defense in a division winner showdown at Memorial Coliseum. Rams coach Chuck Knox calls it the season’s biggest test as they face an injury challenged Rams offense and a healthy Cardinals squad led by an all pro lineup.
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New York Holiday Festival opens with St John’s Temple clash
The Holiday Festival Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden opens with St John’s, ranked 17th, facing Temple in a first round while South Carolina meets Villanova. Indiana, the top ranked, faces Columbia as St Bonaventure plays Manhattan in a doubleheader. Carnesecca’s Redmen seek a finals bid against Indiana amid cautious optimism and quotes about respecting foes.
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Frazier fuels Knicks spring surge in rally over 76ers
Walt Frazier leads the Knicks to a 111-103 win over Philadelphia as New York snaps a rough start with three straight victories. Spencer Haywood and coach Red Holzman praise improved poise and intelligent, aggressive play.
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