Wolverines Favored By One Over Ohio State In Saturday's Game
Michigan ranked sixth holds a one point edge over Ohio State in a decisive Big Ten clash with Rose Bowl implications. A crowd over 84,000 expected as both teams finish the regular season with 7 1 records. Notre Dame and several others also listed with key picks across conferences.
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Cookie Gilchrist Placed On Waivers By Bills
Buffalo Bills put star full back Cookie Gilchrist on waivers as coach Lou Saban traded his services to other AFL teams for a 100 dollar fee. Denver Broncos have first claim, Jets also bid after the 24 hour claiming period. Gilchrist, 29, helped Buffalo extend the nine game undefeated streak until a Sunday win over the Patriots.
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Army Navy clash looms as teams seek season lift
In Philadelphia Army coach Paul Dietzel emphasizes strategic guesses for the upcoming Army Navy showdown after a 3-6 season. Navy, 3-5-1, faces injuries diminishing Staubach’s availability as both sides aim for a decisive win to salvage the year.
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Piccolo Leads College Rushing Champ Race
Wake Forest star Brian Piccolo aims to clinch the major college rushing title this Saturday by outgaining Texas Tech’s Donnie Anderson and Stanford’s Ray Handley. Anderson at 877 yards and Handley at 864 trail Piccolo’s 929 as lenders vie for top honors in a season nearing its end.
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Buffalo Upsets Quebec In AHL Upset Ends Quebec Streak
Buffalo Bisons shock Quebec Aces 4 2 in a Tuesday AHL game to snap their 10 game win run and pull Buffalo into a mid table Western Division standing. Three goal third period turns the game as Buffalo erases a 9 1 deficit to win.
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Davidson Star Steve Smith Grabs Southern Conference Rushing Lead
Davidson halfback Steve Smith rushed 176 yards on 20 carries against Lafayette to overtake the Southern Conference rushing lead. Virginia Tech’s Sonny Utz slid to second as Gary Lyle of George Washington and Smith moved ahead in the season totals. John Hilton of Richmond added three receptions to reach 32 for 546 yards and six touchdowns, nine ahead of Furman’s Tim Crawford.
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NCAA Allows College Athletes to Compete in Open Meets
Kansas City UPI report says NCAA will let college athletes join open meets this winter that have USATF sanction. President Robert F. Ray notes policy aligns with federations and does not remove AAU authority. He warns AAU against misleading claims and assigns potential denial of competition to the AAU if it persists.
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Brown Breaking More NFL Marks
Jim Brown leads in rushing with 203 attempts and 1,081 yards while averaging 5.3 per carry. The week features a Brown Starr duel as the league’s top rusher meets the leading passer, with Bart Starr at Green Bay and Johnny Unitas near the yardage leaders. Johnny Morris and Mike Ditka anchor the Bears receivers in the top tier.
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Corum Tightens For Syracuse Preparations
Morgantown United Press International reports coach Gene Corum intensifies West Virginia drills ahead of Syracuse clash. Freshmen run Syracuse plays as WVU eyes end of season with hopes of a 7-3 record and potential bowls, though Corum stays focused on knocking the Orange from national standings.
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East Bank Pioneers Face Huntington Pony Express In A AAA Title Showdown
Veteran coaches Roy Williams of East Bank and Claude Miller of Huntington prepare for Saturday's state Triple A final. East Bank, 9-0-0, seeks its first championship after a 0-0 tie with Dunbar and a 33-0 win over Charleston. Huntington, 9-1, aims for a fourth title behind standout players Button Speakes and Marc Miller to counter East Bank's strong interior line trio Basil Crum John Shelton Leroy Hamilton.
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Rangers Move Into Third Place
The New York Rangers, after subbing in goalie Plante for injured Marcel Paille, have won three of four and moved to third place in the NHL, three points behind the Detroit Red Wings. Plante made 24 saves as the Rangers edged the Red Wings 2 to 1, breaking a tie with the Black Hawks and passing the Maple Leafs.
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