All-Stars West routs East in 168-107 showcase Victory
Lenny Wilkens named MVP as the West shells the East 168 to 107. Alcindor scores 19, Love 16 for West while Hudson and Reed lead East with 14 each. Wilkens drives late and adds eight assists in a high scoring, coach-guest matchup.
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Texas Tech Shares SWC Lead With Arkansas Victory
Texas Tech and Texas moved into a share of the Southwest Conference lead after Tech dominated Arkansas 98 68 in Lubbock. Greg Lowery produced 34 points, while Mike Oakes returned from a week out and helped the bench. Willie Chatman set a school record with 40 points in another game.
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Nicklaus To Debut In Crosby Tourney At Pebble Beach
Jack Nicklaus makes his season debut as a favorite in Bing Crosby’s 30th national pro am at Pebble Beach with 168 pros in a $135 009 event. The three day format pairs pros with amateurs across Pebble Beach Spyglass Hill and Cypress Point, ending with NBC telecast.
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UH Golf Team Leads Tourney at 18-Stroke Edge
The University of Houston leads by 18 strokes after day one in a three-team intercollegiate 54 hole event. Houston posted a team total of 873 with Texas at Austin second at 891 and St Thomas of Houston third at 1009.
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Leafs Credit Monahan With Tie Goal In McKenny Swap
A goal originally credited to Jim McKenny was reassigned to Garry Monahan after McKenny said Monahan knocked the puck in for Toronto's tying goal in the 44th minute of a Jan. 6 game against Minnesota.
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Baseball Draft Sets Free Agent Prospects in Winter Draft
A mid year batch of high school and college graduates eligible for baseball’s winter draft. About 350 players expected to be selected during a telephonic draft started at noon in Commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s office with many prospects delaying pro contracts. Notable cases include Eddie Leon and Gary Gentry who signed with clubs different from their original drafts.
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Boxer Mihammaadli Cancels Dayton Exhibitions
Heavyweight Mihammaadli cancels a series of exhibitions in Dayton on January 22 due to his title fight on March 8. Ali's telegram states his Madison Square Garden bout with Joe Frazier bans appearances before the title fight but allows an exhibition in Dayton within 30 days after the title tilt.
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Colts and Cowboys face up for strong depth in 1970s analysis
The piece reviews defenses and key players on both teams. Eddie Hinton and Roy Jeffers on the Cowboys receive high praise for strength and matchup trouble. John Mackey shapes into form and Unitas shows aging sidearm tendencies with high smarts. Norm Bulaich and Tom Nowatzke provide a solid ground game, while Cowboys receivers lag in speed. Offensive line includes Bill Curry facing tough AFC defenses, with guards Williams and Ressler solid but unspectacular.
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Colts vs Cowboys Defensive Clash Highlighted by Star Returnees
Cornerbacks face Jim Duncan with help from Colts zone coverage limiting deep passes. Bobby Hayes targets seams while Jerry Logan earns praise for eight years of steady, aggressive play. Rick Volk shines as a glamor safety and Ted Hendricks dominates on the edge with Ray May and Bob Grant backing him. Mike Curtis anchors middle, Billy Ray Smith defies age, Fred Miller challenges, Bubba Smith rises as a pass rusher, Roy Hilton and Billy Newsome provide depth. David Lee kicks long, Jim O'Brien is adequate.
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Dave Manders
Ralph Neely
Landry
Blaine Nye
John Niland
Thomas
Tony Liscio
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Bob Ron Widley
Mike Clark
Cowboys Doomsday Defense Clinches 17-13 Victory
The Cowboys rely on a stifling defense and steady ground game to edge the opponent 17-13. A relentless front seven stifled the run and key runs sealed the win in a gritty contest.
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