Lakers extend win streak to 26 with comeback over Braves
The Los Angeles Lakers tallied their 26th straight victory with a 117-103 win over the Buffalo Braves as Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain sparked a second half rally after trailing by 15. Buffalo rookie Randy Smith added 26 points, while LA improved to 32-3 on the season and aimed for No. 27 in Baltimore.
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Stars Clip Chaps as Utah Extends skid to 15 straight
Utah Stars defeated the Dallas Chaparrals 2106 96 in Dallas, marking the Chaps 15th consecutive ABA loss to Utah. Zelmo Beaty 35 points Glen Combs 25 in second half as Stars erased a 12 point third quarter deficit. Donnie Freeman 26 for Dallas to reach 7000 career points. Denver Rockets, Indiana Pacers, and Kentucky Colonel results noted with Issel 32 for Colonels and Thompson 27 for Condors.
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Jewish fan to protest Christmas NFL game by burning tickets
William Starr, a 36 year old Jewish lawyer from St Louis Park Minnesota, plans to burn two tickets to the Minnesota Vikings Dallas Cowboys playoff game on Christmas Eve. He objects to the game on Christmas and says attending would hardship his family during the holidays.
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ABA Kentucky Colonels star Issel asks Rupp to wear brown suit
Ken tucky Colonels star Dan Issel asked his old college coach Adolph Rupp to wear his brown Wildcats suit for a game in Louisville. Rupp obliged and Issel responded with 39 points and 13 rebounds. A separate note recalls Wayne State facing a fourth down and 66 yards to go after three penalties and an 11 yard loss, with coach Vern Gale calling the situation disturbing.
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Cavaliers run to 7 0 with 83 58 win over Richmond
Virginia improves to 7 0 and remains ranked 18th after an 83 58 victory over Richmond in the Roanoke Basketball Classic. Barry Parkhill scores 31 points as Virginia pulls away with a 31 3 second half run.
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Golfers urged to return to good manners on the course
Frank Macomber argues etiquette in golf has faded as crowds grow and wagers rise. He outlines rival conduct, pace of play, handling conceded putts, and keeping focus on one’s own game, ending with a hope for courteous exhibitions at the tee.
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