Wildcats Topple Nebraska as Paradis shines in opener
Kansas State defeats Nebraska 100 to 74 led by Willie Murrell 30 points and Ron Paradis 18 points first half and Jeff Simons 19. Paradis spikes 25 footers and drives for layups as K State cements lead early. Nebraska’s Charlie Jones, 19 points, harried K State guards while Grant Mons added 17. Missouri and Oklahoma later advance to semifinals with dominant offense and tougher defense.
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Villanova Upsets Unbeaten Dayton at Garden Holiday Festival
Villanova Wildcats toppled unbeaten Dayton 77 73 in the Madison Square Garden Holiday Festival first round. Payton's Henry Finkel fouled out with 6 54 to play as Villanova surged on a 7 0 run to seize a 71 70 lead and never trailed again.
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Activation Contested in Patriots Bills Playoff Feud
Buffalo and Boston clashed over the Patriots activation of halfback Ron Burton amid an AFL playoff duel set for Saturday. Bills owner Ralph Wilson protested claiming a constitutional amendment, with Commissioner Joe Foss to rule. Burton's return from a pre season injury sparked debate as teams prepared for a snowy War Memorial Stadium showdown and a shot at the AFL title.
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Navy Faces Texas After Hardin Calls Tough Practice
Navy coach Wayne Hardin criticized a rough two day practice ahead of the Cotton Bowl showdown with Texas. He blamed poor passing and running, off timing and weak defense, linking it to the holiday layoff. Navy plans two daily workouts while Texas resumes drills after their break.
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Jones Leads Celtics To Victory Over Lakers
Boston guard K C Jones starred as the Celtics beat Los Angeles 126 110. Keven Loughery and Rod Thorn scored 41 for Baltimore in a 110 108 win over Detroit. Hal Greer scored 16 in the final quarter as Philadelphia defeated San Francisco 118 112. Si Butler sealed a 111 107 Knicks win against St Louis.
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Staubach Faces Texas Defense in Cotton Bowl
Navy quarterback Roger Staubach will test Texas defense on January 1 as Navy seeks a breakthrough against a unit that allowed only about one touchdown per game and under 200 yards per game rushing and passing. The Longhorns posted a 10 0 regular season and are rated the nation's best college team due to their stout defense.
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NAIA announces all star offensive and defensive units
NAIA coaches named the offense and defense for the all star team with backs Sid Blanks and Jim Holder among listed positions. Rex Mirich and Reese of Southwest Texas appear in the offensive lineup alongside a host of college players from A&I Panhandle Oklahoma A&M and others. Coach Bork of Northern Illinois highlighted a 9-0 season and Mineral Water Bowl win, meanwhile quarterback Screened and district panels helped select the nominees from 405 NAIA member schools.
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Packers Keep Lombardi With New Five Year Pact
Green Bay announces Vince Lombardi has signed a new five year contract through January 1 1969 after rumors of interest from the Rams 49ers West Point and Notre Dame. Lombardi coach GM has led the Packers to three Western Division titles two league titles and a 60 15 and 1 record. 11 wins this season but finished second to the Bears by a half game.
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Blackwell Mayor Proposes A Athletics Move To Town
Blackwell Oklahoma mayor William Kas offers Charles 0 Finley a 10 year lease for the Athletics at Dave Morgan field for $1 a year. He cites fans’ long drive to Kansas City and suggests moving the club to Blackwell, a city of 10 000 in northern Oklahoma.
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