Holiday college basketball tournaments surge in 1930s boom
The early 30s sparked a holiday tournament craze led by All-College in Oklahoma City, now dwarfed by nearly 500 such events nationwide. This season features the Los Angeles Classic with Michigan UCLA and NYU, plus Far West Classic, Big Eight, Holiday Festival, WCAC, Queen City, and Gator Bowl. Nebraska, Utah, Dayton, Villanova, and Minnesota compete in openers and first rounds as UCLA Michigan NYU face Yale and others in a packed slate. Teams like Oregon State, Utah, Dayton, and Minnesota aim for top rankings as competition heats up across eight- to four-team formats.
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Kansas State Opens Big 8 Meet Tonight in Kansas City
Kansas State, led by Willie Murrell and 7-foot Roger Suttner, opens the 18th Big Eight preseason tourney tonight against Nebraska as Missouri and Oklahoma State follow in a crowded field. Nebraska Grid Joe Cipriano (new coach) rotates seven lineups. Harold Coburn leads Huskers with 14.4. Missouri features Ray Bob Carey 16.3 and Gary Garner 16.2. Oklahoma State, led by Henry Iba, seeks first Big Eight title with four double-digit scorers. Colorado and Kansas also in contention as tourney favorite debates and past champions are noted.
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Ralston Beats Newcombe as McKinley Falls in Davis Cup
In Adelaide the 21-year-old Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield wins a five setter over John Newcombe 6 4 6 1 3 6 4 6 7 5 to give USA a 1-0 lead. Chuck McKinley of Texas loses to Ron Emerson 6 3 8 6 7 5 7 5 as Australia ties the series ahead of the doubles.
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Cows For Outfielders Move Shocks Kansas City
Kansas City AP report quotes Pat Friday as A's GM planning to move tangible assets to a bank building while Charles O Finley hunts for a pasture to convert into a ball field. The lease dispute with Mayor Davis and city council over rent drives the potential stadium exit. Finley warns a Jan 1 move would avoid a long lease, though city officials say renewal at current rent is practical.
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Coach Bryant says Sugar Bowl clash could be great mismatch
Alabama coach Paul Bryant warns the Sugar Bowl against Mississippi may be the greatest mismatch if Alabama cannot improve. Players will shed Christmas turkey pounds as workouts resume in Mobile and the team travels to New Orleans for an afternoon Sugar Bowl workout.
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Clint Prepares for Rose Bowl Tilt Against Washington Huskies
Pasadena scene centers on Clint football as coach Pete Ellicott laments poor play after a Christmas scrimmage amid Rose Bowl prep. Washington, favored by about a touchdown, begins drills at Brookside Park near the Rose Bowl while Clint works five daily sessions after a frigid transfer from Champaign.
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Giants V Bears Clash For NFL Title Power Struggle
Chicago hosts New York in the NFL title game with the Bears defense facing Giants passer Y A Tittle. Giants boast a potent offense led by Tittle while Bears aim to disrupt passing. betting and practice rhetoric swirl as teams prepare at Wrigley Field.
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Sports Documentaries and the Violent World of Bobo Halsfenstagel
A dialogue spoofs a film crew planning sports documentaries with contrived titles and dramatic lines. The producer touts linking sports to existence while cameramen improvise jazz music and offbeat sound effects, including a human sacrifice tape.
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Football footage request with scattered quotes
A speaker questions who is listening and criticizes overlong sports talk. They demand a brisk, football focused piece with minimal junk and excessive platitudes. The goal is to include genuine content and avoid muddy, filler footage.
Staubach Eager To Face Texas In Cotton Bowl
Navy quarterback Roger Staubach called the Cotton Bowl clash with Texas a once in a lifetime chance. He and teammates Tom Lynch and Pat Donnelly arrived in Dallas as Navy prepared for the national champion Longhorns after a 9.1 season and a loss to SMU. Lynch praised Navy’s strong effort despite the 32 28 loss.
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Howe's record goal with record assists tallied
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scored his 545th NHL goal and a tally of assists was added, reaching 819 assists on Howe’s goals through 18 seasons. The 819th assist went to Billy McNeill, while Ted Lindsay leads with 147 assists on Howe’s goals.
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