Big Eight Tourney Opens With KU OU Victories
In Kansas City AP reports Oklahoma beat Missouri 76 67 and Kansas defeated Colorado 72 54 to reach the Big Eight tournament semifinals. Oklahoma balanced scoring led by Rogers Johnson and Sidle, while Kansas featured rebounding balance from Bohnenstiehl White Vanoy and Sloan. Missouri and Nebraska chase wins in the losers bracket.
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UCLA Thunders Ahead as Kentucky Slumps Again
UCLA, led by Lew Alcindor, routed Wisconsin 100 to 56 in the Los Angeles Classic, while Kentucky's Adolph Rupp watched his team's slump continue after a late-season win. The top-ranked Bruins press the tournament field as the Wildcats struggle in Lexington.
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Pro Basketball Wednesday Results and Weekend Upsets
New York defeated Los Angeles 121 to 115 and San Francisco beat Baltimore 138 to 11. Philadelphia edged Boston 113 to 108. Friday’s games featured New York over Baltimore and Washington, San Francisco over Cincinnati in Cleveland. UCLA dazzled in its LA Classic debut led by Alcindor’s 24 points 16 rebounds. Georgia Tech upset Michigan 101 to 70. Western Kentucky beat Miami 94 to 89 for the Hurricane Classic title. Providence and St. Joseph’s moved to New York’s Holiday Festival finals. Michigan State fell to Bowling Green 75 to 67 in the Quaker City tourney. Cincinnati cruised past St Joseph’s of Indiana 94 to 66 for eighth straight win.
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Basketball Scores From Associated Press Rundown
A dense list of college basketball results across multiple tournaments and venues. Notable outcomes include Fairleigh Dickinson 83 over Pace 63, Kentucky 77 over Cornell 62, Tulsa 71 over Yale 65, and Iowa 94 over Wichita State 76. Key tournament results from the Hurricane Classic, Kodak Classic, and other events feature numerous teams, marginal upsets, and high scoring games.
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Chiefs Braving Bills in Frostbitten Buffalo AFL Title Bid
Kansas City prepares for the AFL championship in Buffalo amid cold, snow, and wind. Coach Hank Stram and players note Buffalo's harsh surface and elements may test the Chiefs as they adapt to play in near whiteout and freezing conditions.
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Clay Terrell clash at Garden fuels Astrodome bout hype
At Madison Square Garden a tense press conference between Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell nearly erupted into a scuffle. Clay challenged Terrell to fight and slapped his arm as Terrell lunged, drawing a crowd of handlers to separate them. The scene boosted publicity for the Houston Astrodome title bout set for February 6 with a top prize of up to 100 dollars.
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Secrecy cloaks Gator Bowl practices across teams
Jacksonville AP report notes Syracuse and Tennessee hide practice plans with officers restricting access while volunteers from both sides acknowledge new wrinkles. Florida coach Ray Graves predicts a single break could decide the Orange Bowl with star Steve Spurrier, as Georgia Tech faces injury woes ahead of the clash.
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Iba Calls For Higher Hoop to Equalize Basketball
Oklahoma State coach Henry Iba, longtime NCAA rules critic and Olympic champion coach, predicts lifting the basket and banning the dunk to level the playing field. He spoke at a Big Eight tournament luncheon, while Ted Owens of Kansas named coach of the year by the Exchange Club of Kansas City.
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Clay proposes 1967 title plan with multiple opponents
Cas sius Clay now Muhammad Ali floated a Washington June title bid with six potential foes including Liston and Patterson. He suggested three 15 round bouts in one night and even hinted at retirement. He noted defeating Ernie Terrell in February as a prerequisite before the Washington event.
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Ravens Aim For Quincy Cage Title With Win Over Loras
Lincoln University of Missouri won the basketball tournament at LaCrosse Wisconsin by defeating Loras of Iowa 112 95. Arvesta Kelly was named outstanding player for the second straight year as the Tigers advance toward a third Quincy title.
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