Vols rally to stun Arkansas in Liberty Bowl finish
Tennessee achieves a 14-13 comeback win over Arkansas as Curt Watson scores a 17 yard touchdown with 1:56 left after a fumble recovery at the Razorbacks 37. George Hunt adds his 62nd straight extra point to seal the victory and extend Tennessee’s winning streak to seven.
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Lakers Aim For 26th Straight as They Face Braves in Buffalo
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Buffalo to meet the Braves in a game that could cap a 26th consecutive victory. They sit at 31-3 after an October 31 loss and could tie the all time pro mark for consecutive wins with a win, eyeing further city and college records.
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Viking mascot boosts spirit at Vikings Cowboys playoff push
Hub Meeds a 38 year old truck driver from White Bear Lake dresses as a Viking and roams the Met Stadium sidelines to fire up the crowd for the NFC playoff game against the Cowboys. He says fans energize the defense and he has invested over 100 dollars in his costume including a sword bought for 24 dollars.
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UCLA Remains No 1 as Marquette Climbs to Second
UCLA holds the top spot in the national poll with 34 first place votes and 842 points amid a quiet week. Marquette moves up to second, narrowing the Bruins lead, as writers and broadcasters rate the top teams in college basketball.
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Kaline Signs 100000 Pact With Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tiger outfielder Al Kaline signed a $100,000 contract for his 20th season with the team. GM Jim Campbell announced the deal, noting Kaline is the first Tiger to reach a $100,000 salary and that the amount fits Pay Board guidelines. Kaline, turning 37, has a lifetime .300 average and leads Detroit in runs, hits, doubles, and RBIs.
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Doomsday defense set for Minnesota
Dallas defensive stalwart Cornell Green argues the Doomsday Defense must win the NFC playoff game against Minnesota on defense. He notes the offense can be volatile but asserts holding opponents to 12 17 points guarantees wins and recalls past chilly title game memories.
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Pecos Freshmen rout Toyah 88 to 48 to start season 4-0
Kenneth Williams led Pecos with 27 points as the Buffaloes blew open a tight game with a 29-7 third quarter. David Dominguez added 17, Windhell Terry 16 and 23 rebounds, as Pecos built a 59-36 edge before finishing 88-48. Toyah drops to 2-13. Pecos next plays Crane January 3.
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Mercy Bowl nets 60 000 for Fullerton coach families
Mercy Bowl at Anaheim Stadium raised 60 108.53 for the trust fund aiding families of Fullerton State College coaches killed in a plane crash. Associated Students Administrator William G. Pollack said about 99 percent of sales and direct donations are accounted for, with about 15,000 more received in additional donations.
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Bellard named Texas A&M coach aims to keep Texas schoolboy ties
Emory Bellard, named head coach and athletic director at Texas A&M, vows to hire largely from Texas schoolboy ranks. The Luling native spent 15 years coaching in high school football and plans to recruit locally, while continuing the Wishbone T offense he helped install at Texas.
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District 2 3A basketball opens with Odessa Ector at Monahans
Odessa Ector opens District 2-3A on the road at Monahans as early favorite, Pecos Monahans Fort Stockton Kermit and Seminole projected as contenders. Pecos carries 11 3 with 3 losses and aims to upset Ector to vie for the crown. Pecos beat Van Horn 78 54 in December and seeks a closer game tonight in Van Horn.
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Reputation for javelina a misunderstood Texas game animal
In Texas a javelina earns myths of it being vicious, yet officials say the 25 to 50 pound pigs are shy and retreat from danger. The javelina remains overlooked as a game species by many hunters who favor deer and turkey.
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