Alabama rises to second in AP college ratings behind SoCal
Alabama climbs from third to second after a 17-10 comeback win over Tennessee while Southern California remains atop the AP poll with 44 first place votes and 986 points. Nebraska moves from fifth to third after a 56-0 rout of Kansas, with Ohio State and Michigan holding fourth and fifth. LSU rises to sixth after a 10-0 win over Kentucky as Colorado upsets Oklahoma to seventh. UCLA and Texas round out the top ten after notable victories, while Notre Dame and Tennessee drop out of the top ten.
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Rice coach seeks cure for Owls after first half flop
Rice coach Al Conover vented frustration after a 23-17 loss to Southern Methodist, citing a sluggish first half and an untimely fumble. He warned injuries and depth concerns as the Owls prepare to face Texas, SWC leader, with three starters out and several players nursing lesser injuries. The coach stressed belief in the program and the need to finish strong despite the setback.
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A's welcomed by record Oakland crowds in victory parade
The 150,000 strong Oakland crowd greeted the World Series champions with a 15 block parade from Lake Merritt to the civic center. Police reported dense jams but control held as fans mobbed players, officials, and the mascot mule Charley O. Earlier, about 25,000 greeted the team at Oakland International Airport as traffic was halted to allow the scenes of celebration.
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Razorbacks reshuffle lineup after Texas loss
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announced multiple changes for the Razorbacks as they prep for North Texas State. Moseley shifts to tailback, Harris to his spot, Benton to linebacker, with Rhodes Wheat and Binnion out Saturday. Marsh White returns to practice amid a lengthy scrimmage to evaluate others.
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Mississippi penalty from the spot of the snap observed
In a grid quiz play, a Mississippi linebacker blitzing on third and 20 commits a personal foul nine yards behind the line. The passer is sacked for a six yard loss. The correct ruling is a 15 yard penalty on Mississippi from the spot where the ball was snapped.
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Celtics extend unbeaten run with 105 85 win over 76ers
Boston remains undefeated at seven games in the NBA after a 105 85 victory over Philadelphia as coach Tom Heinsohn criticizes the defense. He cites poor rebounding and lack of boxing out in the first half while Kuberski fuels a comeback with key goals and a scramble that produced another score.
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Poor drills may hold key for Houston
University of Houston coach Bill Yeoman weighs policy changes after two rough weeks as the Cougars prep for Mississippi State. He cites a 49-14 win over San Diego State after poor workouts and praises a standout pass drill against Miami, while Mack Mitchell and Marty Watts shine in the loss and return to top roles.
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Ali poem taunts Foster as Nevada bout nears
Muhammad Ali in San Antonio uses rhymes at a news conference to lampoon Bob Foster ahead of their November 21 Lake Tahoe exhibition. He riffs on Frazier and radio remotes, delivering a one man show with taunts and poetry about fighters who talk too much.
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Bears Edge Vikings In Tight Chicago Win
Chicago Bears upset the Minnesota Vikings 13-10 as Abe Gibron praised a win capped by a late overturned TD and Cox miss. The Bears leveraged Butkus plays and a Percival field goal to seize control, dropping Minnesota to last in the Central Division.
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Writers pick Tigers' Martin
Chicago AP report says Chuck Tanner of the Chicago White Sox won the American League Manager of the Year in a poll of writers and broadcasters. Tanner, who guided the Sox to a 55 of 78 home record and 79-83 finish after a 56-106 season, collected 213 votes. Billy Martin of the Detroit Tigers, third with 66, and Eddie Kasko of Boston tied with other contenders in the voting completed before the playoffs.
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Frogs brace for Notre Dame amid injuries and fixes
Texas Christian coach Billy Tohill warns several nagging injuries will limit practice but vows full readiness for Notre Dame. Gary Whitman and Gene Moser among sidelined players. Texas, Texas A&M, SMU, Rice notes tied to college football clash week.
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Merckx delays hour record attempt due to weather
AP reports Eddy Merckx postponed his attempt to break the professional one hour cycling record until Wednesday because of bad weather in Mexico City. Various sports briefs note NHL farm callups for Buffalo Sabres and other league items across the country.
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Miami Wins Dispute Over Tulane Football Victory
The University of Miami will keep a 24-21 win over Tulane from Oct 14, 1972, after a controversy over a fifth down. President Henry Kinz Stanford supported the decision not to forfeit, agreeing with athletic officials who sought to uphold the result despite Tulane's protest.
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