Big Ten Title Race Sets Rose Bowl Stakes This Weekend
The Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth loom as Michigan faces Ohio State in a pivotal showdown at Columbus while Penn State and Nebraska eye key wins. USC, Clemson, and SMU are among teams favored in other late season matchups as coaches weigh conference implications and national standings.
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Byrd boyhood star tries for pro life after college spins
Troy State standout Sim Byrd, once wooed by pro scouts after a standout Georgia run, leaves Georgia and later returns to college football with ambitions to rebuild his career. He reflects on football life, money, and potential pro prospects amid a changing path.
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Bench Wins NL Rookie of the Year in Tight Vote
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench edged New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman for the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close, late-ballot decision. Bench, 20, posted a 275 average with 15 homers and 62 RBIs while anchoring the catching position for the Reds.
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Rams Entertain New York Packers Battle Washington
Rams host New York in a nationally televised showdown as George Allen again weighs risk versus reward. A Rams win would keep them on track for the division crown while Baltimore looms with a 9-2 mark and a potential tie for the title if L.A. slips.
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Boxing bout between Mathis and Chuvalo rescheduled
Madison Square Garden boxing director Harry Markson announced a new date for the heavyweight fight pitting Buster Mathis of Grand Rapids, Michigan, against George Chuvalo of Canada. The match was moved from December 6 after Chuvalo requested a postponement due to an injury to his left wing finger from a training session.
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Carten Probes Orangemen Defense Ahead of Big Game
West Virginia coach Jim Carten studies Syracuse 5-3 defense as Mikell Sherwood struggles with decision making. Syracuse, 4-2, relies on Paulisse and a strong rushing attack led by Newton and Godbolt while WVU aims to bolster its own improving ground game and recover from key injuries.
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Hawks Beat Pistons 129 to 121 in NBA Showdown
The Hawks defeated the Detroit Pistons 129 121 in a high scoring NBA game. Lew Hutson led Atlanta with 30 points while Detroit’s Dave Bing had 34. Chicago topped Milwaukee 120 111 as Guy Rodgers and Jon McGlocklin led the Bulls.
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Barry Leads Oaks Victory in ABA Showdown
Oaklands star Barry scored 48 points and made 20 of 22 free throws as the Oaks beat the Denver Rockets 125-114 to extend their Western Division lead to five games over Los Angeles. New Orleans defeated Indiana 129-117 behind James Jones with a career high 36 points. New York topped Dallas 117-164 as Maurien Mcffarlley and Bob Varga each contributed and Varga exited with an ankle sprain.
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Hodges Aims to Return as Mets Manager by Spring
New York Mets manager Gil Hodges, recovering from a heart attack last September in Atlanta, says he expects full recovery by mid February and plans to resume managerial duties in spring training. Walt Bellamy was fined $50 by the Knicks for missing a trip and $89 in travel costs.
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