KU Triumphs Over K State In Big Eight Opener
Kansas defeats Kansas State 69 to 63 in a first round Big Eight game at Municipal Auditorium. Walt Wesley led KU with 24 points while Nick Pino battled in foul trouble and 12 rebounds for K State. The Jayhawks’ defense and rebounding overwhelmed the Wildcats down the stretch as Kansas advances toward the tournament finale.
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Gorillas Meet Upstart II In Emporia Finals
In Emporia Kansas Pittsburg State faces Illinois State for the Midwest Basketball Tournament title after both advanced with wins. Pittsburg State topped Rockhurst 77-71 as Jim Chroust held Rockhurst scorers to 13 points. Illinois State edged Fort Hays State 84-82 with a late shot.
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Steelers fire Mike Nixon as head coach after 2-12 season
Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney dismissed Mike Nixon as head coach of the Steelers after a 2-12 record. Nixon had been named interim coach following Buddy Parker's resignation two weeks before the season. Rooney cited the team’s dismal performance and said interviews for a new coach would begin, with several assistants also released.
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Detroit 1 Boston 0 in Tuesday hockey results
The Associated Press reports Detroit defeated Boston 1 to 0 in Tuesday hockey action with Montreal at Toronto and Chicago at New York on tap for today. No games are scheduled Thursday.
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Burnett's Rugged Year Sets Cotton Bowl Stage
Razorbacks star Bobby Burnett, 195 pounds, logged 947 rushing yards with zero fumbles in 232 carries as Arkansas faces LSU in the Cotton Bowl. The Heisman-caliber back surged after Harry Jones’ injury, earning unanimous All-SWC honors and redefining his ball security in a landmark season. Burnett, a dependable two-way threat, highlighted Arkansas' ground attack in a game that could crown his collegian finale.
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Buzzer Shots Lift Louisville And Shockers
Wichita rallies from 15 down to win 82 81 on a buzzer jumper by Lillard Harris. Louisville edges Miami 85 84 in OT for Hurricane Classic title. Cincinnati defense slows Utah as Ron Rolfes 24 John Howard 19 pace 84 66 win. Tulsa 92 76 over Washington. Tulsa to semifinal vs Michigan State.
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Celtics Slipping as East Race Tightens After Philly Win
The Boston Celtics sit atop the Eastern Division but only two games clear of third place Philadelphia after Wilt Chamberlain powers the 76ers past Boston 102-93. Wilt scores 31 and grabs 40 as Russell adds 11 and 17. Other scores: Los Angeles 107 St Louis 100. San Francisco 120 Detroit 107.
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Boxing results from Miami Beach heavyweights show Jones KOing McBride
Doug Jones of New York defeated Archie McBride of Trenton by knockout in a ten-man heavyweight bout held in Miami Beach. The event featured ten heavyweights competing, with Jones securing the decisive stoppage.
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Garnett Bulldogs Overcome Yates Center In Semis
Garnett defeated Tri-Valley rival Yates Center 56-47 to reach the De Soto Christmas tournament final. Four Garnett players hit double figures led by Bill Feuerborn with 14 points. Don Olds led Yates Center with 21 as Garnett moved to 21-? on the season and prepared to face De Soto in the final.
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Vanderbilt Dominates Syracuse in LA Classic Opener
Vanderbilt, ranked No. 2, defeated previously unbeaten Syracuse 113 to 98 as Clyde Lee scored 39 points. Lee's 31-point second half fueled the Commodores, while Dave Bing led Syracuse with a 46-point outburst. The win propelled Vanderbilt toward the tournament semifinals against USC.
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Santana Delivers Spain First Davis Cup Win
Manuel Santana defeated Roy Emerson 26 6-3 6-4 15-13 in Sydney giving Spain its first Davis Cup victory in the challenge round as Emerson suffers his first Davis Cup singles defeat. Fred Stolle beat Spain's Juan Gilbert in the final match to end the series.
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