Wildcats Remain No 1 in AP Poll After Duke Victory
Kentucky holds the top spot with 612 points and 27 of 31 first place votes after beating Navy and Duke to win its invitational. UCLA trails with 948 points and four first-place votes. New Mexico State drops to seventh. Texas, San Francisco, and other top teams see shifts as Louisville and Ohio State rise.
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Miners clash with Missouri in Sun Carnival title bid
UTEP hopes to stun Missouri for the Sun Carnival tournament crown after a 90 82 win over Clemson in the opening round. Missouri beat Texas A&M 81 79 as Barry Maurer sank the decisive free throw with seven seconds left. Nate Archibald led UTEP with 22 points while Butch Zapezalo poured in 35 for Clemson.
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Vols Face Florida in Gator Bowl Clash
Tennessee prepares for the Gator Bowl against Florida after a 9-1 season. Coach Doug Dickey notes pass protection issues while trusting running backs Curt Watson and Don McLeary to wear down the Gators’ defense. Florida worries about Tennessee linemen and the Reaves Alvarez passing combo as practice continues in Florida.
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Western State tops Southern Colorado in RMAC tourney finals
Western State upset Southern Colorado 83 66 to reach the RMAC Holiday Basketball Tournament final against Eastern New Mexico who defeated Westminster 93 72. ENMU led by Jim Gumon’s 34 points, Hyder out with an ankle injury, while Cal Tatum and Adams keyed Southern Colorado scoring.
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Underdogs Rule in 1969 Sports Upsets Across Football Baseball and Golf
A nostalgic look at 1969 highlights where the New York Jets toppled the Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl, the New York Mets stunned the Orioles to win the World Series, and Michigan upset Ohio State in college football. The piece extols desire as the core driver behind champions and notes every sport offers roles for supporters and nonplayers.
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Emotionally Ready Rams Seek Spark After Allen Shakeup
The Los Angeles Rams, reeling from George Allen's firing and a late-season slide, aim to rekindle their mood for a showdown with the Minnesota Vikings. Star QB Roman Gabriel leads a balanced attack supported by an improving line and the Fearsome Foursome defense as Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen anchor the front.
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Wisconsin Hires Coach Jardine to Lead Football
John Jardine, longtime UCLA assistant and former Purdue lineman, was named head football coach at the University of Wisconsin. Athletic director Elroy Hirsch appointed him after John Coatta was fired following a 3 26 1 record over three seasons. Wisconsin seeks a return to national power after a winless season since 1963. Jardine, 34, built a reputation as a top Chicago-area high school coach.
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College Scores Roundup from Monday Basketball Slate
East Army 68, Maine 42 American U 92, Syracuse 88 South Davidson 74, Georgia 72 Ohio St 87, Tulane 74 Long Island U 69, The Citadel 61 Centenary 78, Baylor 74 OT Alcorn A M 115, Dillard 97 No Carolina St 76, Vanderbilt 70 Jacksonville U 103, Harvard Georgia Tech 97, Samford 76 Florida St 79, Louisville 69 Dartmouth 77, Memphis St 74, two OTs Midwest No Ill 85, San Diego St 65 Providence 79, DePaul 78 Yulsa 101, Bradley 78 Town 101, Drake 78 Marquette 67, Minnesota 51 Nebraska 74, Athletes in Action 65 Indiana St 68, W Mich 64 Southwest Houston 76, Long Beach St 69 St Marys Tex 75, Pan American 73 No Caroling 9, Hace 87 Oklahoma 85, Arkansas 69 No Tex St 98, Las Vegas 91 Stephen F. Austin 108, E Texas State 86 Hon Payne 75, SW VU 72 Far West Seattle 75, Weber St 66 Denver 73, Brig Young 56 Coro St U 91, San Jose St 65 Utah 117, Michigan 102 LSU 76, Oregon State 68 St Johns NY 63, Stanf d 59 California 83, New Mexico 79 Santa Clara 102, Fresno Cal Tournaments Sun Bowl Carnival First Round Missouri 81, Texas A&M 79 Texas-El Paso 90, Clemson 82
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Record $399.3 Million Wagered at New Jersey Tracks in 1969
Tri State Racing Commission announced a record 399.3 million dollars was wagered at New Jersey tracks in 1969, the seventh straight year of growth. Commission Chairman Thomas J. Brogan said the total at the state's three thoroughbred tracks and two harness venues rose by seven million from 1968.
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Houston Cougars Extend Unbeaten Run With 76 49 Win
The Houston Cougars moved to 9-0 with a 76-49 victory over Long Beach State as Ol lie Taylor scored 52. Florida State upset Louisville 79-69 while North Carolina crushed Rice 99-87 and Davidson edged Georgia 74-72. Jacksonville routed Harvard 103-64 and LSU, Santa Clara, Marquette won others in a busy midweek slate.
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