Parseghian critiques Alabama bowl choice
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian said Alabama took the easy route by choosing the Cotton Bowl against Texas over the Orange Bowl against Nebraska. He noted this opens Notre Dame to face Nebraska in the Orange Bowl, while Bear Bryant defended Alabama’s decision as focusing on an undefeated season.
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Twins slugger Killebrew to remain hospitalized after vein surgery
Minnesota star Harmon Killebrew underwent surgery for varicose veins in his right leg at St. Marys Hospital. The team said he will stay hospitalized until Wednesday as preparation for a December toe operation to remove a bone growth.
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Redskins World's Oldest Boy Scout Aces Falcons in 24-13 Win
Washington beating Atlanta 24-13 in Monday night action extends the Redskins winning streak to seven. Billy Kilmer delivered a sharp third quarter drive highlighted by an 18 yard TD pass to Larry Brown, while Pat Fischer and Alvin Haymond provided standout defense and returns. Curt Knight added two field goals after overcoming a rocky spell.
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Three Razorback QBs work out for Texas Tech game
In Fayetteville AP report, quarterbacks Joe Ferguson Walter Nelson and Scott Bull rotate in practice this week as potential starters for the Razorbacks' game against Texas Tech after a 22 7 loss to SMU. Freshman Mike Kirkland also works with kickers.
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Auburn Moves Up Ahead of Notre Dame in AP Poll
Southern California holds a runaway lead in the AP college football ratings with undefeated Trojans atop the poll. Auburn rises to break Notre Dame’s hold in the Top Ten after Saturday’s impressive performance.
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Fisk Captures Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year
Carlton “Pudge” Fisk of the Boston Red Sox is the American League Rookie of the Year, unanimously chosen by BBWAA on 24 votes. The catcher moved from third-string to star after a .293 season with 22 homers and 61 RBIs, while Boston eyes the pennant.
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Pudge” Fisk
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Memphis State announces tentative starting five for opener
Memphis State University coach Gene Bartow named the tentative starting lineup for the December 2 season opener. The front line features Ronnie Robinson Larry Kenon and William Westfall with guards Larry Finch and Bill Laurie.
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Kodak All-America Football Team Named by Coaches Association
The American Football Coaches Association selects the Kodak All-America Football Team listing 24 players, 12 offense and 12 defense, with honorees from schools including Penn State Colorado Nebraska Alabama Yale Notre Dame Oklahoma Texas and USC.
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Wool Bowl festival lights up Roswell during Thanksgiving
Roswell hosts the annual Wool Bowl festivities starting Wednesday with the Miss Wool Pageant and an afternoon Thanksgiving Day parade featuring Santa. The 8 p.m. Thursday Wool Bowl pits Blinn College Brenham Texas against Mesabi State Junior College Virginia Minnesota both with undefeated records and strong offenses. In California Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and North Dakota University will play Camellia Bowl on December 9 after top rankings and conference titles.
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Ali and Foster Set For Tahoe Heavyweight Bout
Muhammed Ali faces Bob Foster in a 12 round heavyweight bout at the Sahara Tahoe in Stateline Nevada. Ali expects an eight round stoppage and a share of 250000 while Foster takes 125000. The bout airs on theater TV and aims for a possible title shot with Frazier looming. Foster is 30, Ali 33, with Ali holding a weight edge near 180 pounds. Frazier defends title Jan 22 against Foreman in Jamaica.
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