Alumni Stars Edged Owls In Gathed Scores Thriller
McKinney led Glen Rogers Owls with 46 points but the Alumni veterans led by Glen Rogers alums Arnold Sizemore Mike Bailey and Tommy Brooks combined for 45 field goals in a 107 98 victory. Price added 31 as the former grads stretched their lead late.
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Texas and Tennessee face high scoring Cotton Bowl matchup
Texas and Tennessee bring potent offenses to the Cotton Bowl. Texas relies on All American Chris Gilbert and a strong backfield to average 34 points per game while Texas defense aims to limit opponents. Tennessee counters with a quick line and tough secondary led by Weatherford Jones and Young to stifle Texas receivers.
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Ted Kay
Jim Street
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Leo Brooks
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Tennessee
Jim Weatherford
Mike Jones
Bill Young
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Doug Dickey
Jerry Holloway
Cliff Stewart
Williams Drops Into Camp Leads to NBA Rise
New York based profile of hampered nickname Bones Williams who rose from a San Diego factory job to start for the San Diego Rockets. Coach Jack McMahon credits his natural passing and press-breaking ability, comparing him to Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain while noting his energy and early NBA impact.
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San Diego Rockets
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National Basketball Association
Bones Williams
Art Williams
NBA
Claifornia Poly
Pomona
Oscar Robertson
Wilt Chamberlain
Arnie Risen
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Elvin Hayes
Robertson
Motormen Win Holiday Classic In Raleigh County Bealley YMCA
Plantation Motors defeated West Virginia Glass 64-59 to win the Raleigh County Beckley YMCA Holiday Classic at Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley. McKinney led with 27 points, Miller 15, Ward 21 for Glass, Summers 17. Plantation made 18 of 24 free throws to secure the title.
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West Virginia Glass
Motormen
McKinney
Miller
Ward
Glassmen
Summers
Don Miller
Goose McKinney
Pappy Gunther
Roy Rogers
Jay Lucas
Richie Simmons
Mere Une
W. Va. Glass
Frank Richmond
Kenny Ward
Bob Cerrito
Jim Summers
Homer Richmond
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Mountaineers Fall to Arizona at Rainbow Classic in Hawaii
West Virginia University suffered a 77-60 loss to Arizona in Honolulu ending a 54 record as they finish the Rainbow Classic with two defeats in three games. Eddie Myers led Arizona with 21 points, while Greg Ludwig, Larry Woods, and Skip Kuntz each had 18 for WVU.
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John Harbour
Wildcats
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Eddie Myers
Mickey Foster
Greg Ludwig
Larry Woods
Skip Kuntz
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Santa Clara
Buckeyes Favored In Rose Bowl Contest Wednesday
Ohio State, national champion, is a 3% point favorite over Southern California in the Rose Bowl. The day also features Penn State vs Kansas in the Orange Bowl, Texas vs Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl, and Georgia vs Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl with other marquee matchups noted.
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Maurice LeBlanc
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Ron Sellers
Seminoles
Tommy Morel
Oklahoma
Southern Methodist
Houston Astrodome
Steve Owens
Sooners
Bob Warmack
Eddie Hinton
Chuck Hixson
Jerry Levins
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Miami
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Tennessee
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New Orleans
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Casper Tops Nicklaus As Golf's Mr Moneybags 1968
Palm Beach Gardens Florida Billy Casper earned 205 168 during 1968 tour play to become golf's top money winner. Jack Nicklaus was second with 155 285 and Tom Weiskopf followed at 152 945 in official and unofficial PGA earnings.
Baird to Meet Griffith in Jan 3 Madison Square Garden Bout
Doyle Baird the Ohio middleweight with a 20 2 1 record will fight Emile Griffith of New York in a 10 round bout January 3 at Madison Square Garden. Griffith a former welterweight and middleweight champion stands 57 10.
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Griffith
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UPI
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Ohio
Nino Benvenuti
Emile Griffith
Madison Square Garden
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Emil
Arma DI Taggia
Italy
Benvenuti
Don Fullmer
Rangers Center Kurtenbach Recovering From Spine Surgery
Orland Kurtenbach of the New York Rangers is reported in good condition after spinal fusion surgery. Doctors expect he will recover enough to rejoin the team next season.
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UPI
Orland Kurtenbach
New York Rangers
LSU Wins First Peach Bowl Thriller 31 27
LSU edged Florida State 31 27 in the inaugural Peach Bowl rallying from a 13 point deficit. Quarterback Mike Hillman led passes while Maurice Leblanc rushed to set up the late winning touchdown in the final minutes sealing the comeback.
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LSU
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Maurice Leblanc
Leblanc
UCLA and Kansas Triumph in Holiday Festival and Big Eight Final
UCLA guard Lew Alcindor led the Bruins to a 74-56 win over St. John’s in New York securing the Holiday Festival title. Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 56-45 to claim the Big Eight Tournament in Kansas City. Duquesne and LaSalle fell in tournament finals as LSU’s Pete Maravich poured in 53 for an All College upset. South Carolina beat LaSalle 62-59. Oregon edged Washington State 80-78 at the Far West Classic. Duke beat Western Kentucky 73-72. Iowa topped Houston 95-87 advancing to Sugar Bowl finals. Butler upset New Mexico 81-80 in overtime. Minnesota beat Detroit 95-59. Washington won at Ohio State 64-59. Louisville defeated North Texas State 86-73. Vanderbilt topped NC State 65-59.
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Sugar Bowl Preview: Georgia and Arkansas Face Off
Georgia 8 0 2 boasts a top defense allowing 98 points, led by Stanfill Scott Payne and Greer, with Cavan at quarterback and three sturdy backs. Arkansas 9 1 shows 33.4 ppg, led by Montgomery and Burnett, but relies on sophs in backfield for a high scoring upset bid. Razorbacks seen as underdogs in a high scoring, wide open contest.
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Bill Stanfill
Jake Scott
Billy Payne
Steve Greer
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Caven
Vince Dooley
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Sophs
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Chris Discus
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Dartmouth Names Co-Captains for First Time in 98 Years
Hanover New Hampshire UPI reports tackles John Ritchie and Ernie Babcock will lead the Dartmouth College football team next season marking the first time the program has named co captains in its 98 year history.
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N.H
UPI
John Ritchie
Ernie Babcock
Dartmouth
Gordie Howe Seeks More Seasons With Red Wings
New York NEA profile on Gordie Howe, 40, 23 NHL seasons, his longevity and skill. Howe recalls a recent game against the Rangers, notes two goals two assists, and discusses future plans, health, and a post hockey career in insurance and education.
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the Star
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