Indiana Hoosiers Work To Acknowledged Coaching Legend
John Pent of Indiatte earned coach of the year after guiding Indiana from a troubled start to a top national finish. A prominent pro football talent evaluator praised the team’s dramatic turnaround, noting a six year NCAA probation and a shift in attitude, weight program, and player roles under Pent’s leadership. The Hoosiers, once 3-16-1 in 1964-66, surged to nine wins this season, with seniors pushed to bold play and sophomores delivering key performances.
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Pont drives Indiana to surprise football turnaround
Dave Pont, former Miami of Ohio star and coach under Parseghian, rebuilt Indiana football into a resilient winner. He credits aggressive discipline and belief in his players, noting a dramatic season surge after early doubts and a tough loss to Minnesota. Pont recalls key games, coaching moves, and the squad’s rising confidence.
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Hoosiers Explosiveness Reminds McKay of UCLA
USC coach John McKay compared Indiana to UCLA after viewing film, saying the Hoosiers show similar quickness and sudden strike ability. Pont, Indiana coach, credited fast players and fearless play for Rose Bowl bid and noted they thrived as underdogs in seven games.
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Trojans Lead in Rose Bowl Forecast by Sports Writers
In Pasadena at the Tournament of Roses luncheon, 87 of 100 sports writers predicted USC to beat Indiana in the Rose Bowl. Indiana fans favored their team by a four point average, with a high Hoosier margin of 14 points. Rose queen Linda Strother and court favored Indiana.
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Baylor West Absent As Lakers Top Bulls
Chicago report says the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 204.01 without key stars Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. West nursed a bruised hip in Los Angeles while Baylor was ill in a Chicago hotel. Rookie Dennis Hamilton from Arizona State sparked the win with a standout performance.
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Classic Lakers Meet Alcindor As Mikan Tops Gophers
The Los Angeles Classic opens with Lew Alcindor leading UCLA against Minnesota as 1A Sports Arena hosts early matchups. Arch ie Clark's key steals and Gail Goodrich’s late free throws highlight a 100-99 Lakers win over Chicago, prompting a continuation to Cincinnati tonight.
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McKay Responds On 49er Coaching Speculation
USC coach John McKay said he would be interested in the San Francisco post if terms were right yet has not been contacted by owner Lou Spadia. He predicted Norm Van Brocklin could land the job and floated Bill Peterson as a potential dark horse candidate from Florida State.
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Evening Sports Schedule for Thursday in Los Angeles
The LA area card lists college basketball events at L A Classic and UC Tevine Tourna ment at 7 p.m. Roller Games at Valley Gardens Arena start 8 20 p.m. Santa Anita hosts horse racing at 12 20 p.m. Radio broadcasts include Lakers vs Cincinnati at 5 40 p.m. and Kings vs St Laws at BLO p.m. Minnesota vs UCLA airs at KMPC 9 p.m. Television features Kings vs St Louis on KTLA five p.m. KTLA five also airs Graw KTLA five p.m.
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Mystery Ends Sogge Slump After Neck Injury
USC quarterback Steve Sogge overcame a late season passing slump blamed on an undisclosed neck muscle injury. Trojan coach Inde McKay said Sogge pulled a neck muscle during a Nov. game, affecting performances against Oregon State and UCLA. Sogge admitted the injury after initial denial and insisted he would not use it as an excuse. McKay withheld Rose Bowl quarterback starter decision, promising further reports after Tuesday workout.
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