Jayhawks Seek Third Straight Big Eight Tourney Title
Kansas faces Iowa State in the Big Eight tournament final after knocking off Oklahoma 86-73 while Iowa State defeated Kansas State 78-67 in semifinal play. Jo Jo White poured in 25 points, Rodger Bohnenstiehl added 20, Don Sidle led scoring with 30, and Kansas relies on a strong bench as Omaha State eyes backcourt and frontcourt balance in the title clash.
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Stram Signs New FiveYear Pact With Chiefs
Kansas City coach Hank Stram has a new five year contract and leads the Chiefs to Buffalo for an AFL title clash with the Bills. The winner advances to face the NFL champion in the first Super Bowl in Los Angeles on Jan 15. Lamar Hunt announced the deal at a civic event, with estimates placing Stram’s salary starting around 30000.
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Linemen Power in Shrine East West Football Classic
In San Francisco the Shrine East West game features big linemen to stop acclaimed backs. East backs Nick Eddy Notre Dame Clint Jones Michigan State and Mel Farr UCLA headline a 1966 All America backfield. East line averages 243 pounds and 1 213 total while West line units average 233 pounds and 1 164 total.
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Ravens Take Third Crown in Quincy College Invite
The St Benedicts Ravens won their third consecutive Quincy College invitational title, beating Morris Harvey 81 72 to stay undefeated in seven starts. Vince De Greeff led with 27 points, aided by Darryl Jones 17. Kirksville State beat Quincy 89 86 for fifth. Rockhurst Hawks took third at St Cloud 78 61 over Pittsburg State, Ed McKee 25 points despite ankle issue. Illinois State claimed third in Top of the Nation tourney by beating Drury 85 77.
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Eight Football Games Over Three Days Test Weekend
Bleary eyed fans face a triple header of eight televised college and pro bowls over three days. The Gator, Cotton, Shrine games Saturday. AFL and NFL title games Sunday. Sugar, Rose, and Orange Bowls Monday anchor the marquee three day stretch. Tennessee’s Warren and Syracuse’s Little spark the Gator Bowl, while Alabama’s Perkins returns for Sugar Bowl practice amid Nebraska and Georgia Tech injuries affecting Rose and Orange Bowl lineups.
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Garnett Wins Cage Tourney Again at DeSoto Event
Garnett won its second DeSoto Christmas Basketball Tournament by defeating Midway of Denton 50 to 1 in the championship. Garnett led 18-13 after the first quarter and held slim leads, with Dean Barr scoring 21 for the champs. DeSoto beat Spring Hill 54-53 for third place.
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Trojans Face Big Man Alcindor in LA Classic Title Game
USC battles UCLA and star Lew Alcindor in the Los Angeles Classic final after Alcindor moved to defense in a 91-72 semifinal win over Georgia Tech. UCLA's defense and rebounding, led by Alcindor, counter USC's rallying efforts and past Illinois.
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Pro Basketball: Boston 112 St Louis 110
Boston edged St Louis 112 to 110 in a tight pro basketball game. The schedule lists New York vs Baltimore in Washington and San Francisco at Cincinnati in Cleveland, with Boston at Chicago later.
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