Penn State Wins Lambert Trophy Despite No.1 Debate
Penn State coach Joe Paterno and co-captain Steve Smear accepted the Lambert Trophy in New York as the Nittany Lions, undefeated in 29 games, claimed the top major college football team honor. Paterno said he has no argument with President Nixon or Darrell Royal and praised Royal’s team for their late quarter effort.
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North Dakota State to meet Montana State in Camellia Bowl showdown
No. 1 North Dakota State, 9-0, faces No. 2 Montana State, 10-0, in the Camellia Bowl. Bison hope to extend a 19 game win streak led by Paul Hatchett and Tim Mies while Grizzlies cope with ineligible running backs Les Kent and Art Blancas. Jeff Hoffman steps in at tailback as substitutes fill vacancies.
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Suns rout Bullets 137 107 to snap skid
Phoenix Suns finally beat the Baltimore Bullets 137 to 107 in Baltimore. Jim Fox scored 24 points leading Phoenix as Paul Silas and Gail Goodrich added 18 each. Wes Unseld posted 20 points and 21 rebounds for the Bullets who played without Gus Johnson due to a back spasm. The Suns began the third period on a 12-0 run to take control and closed the game on a three game road trip with a stop in Seattle Friday.
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Lakers and Suns form joint scouting partnership
In Inglewood, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns announced a co op scouting system to share identical reports on draft prospects. Bill Bertka and Max Shapiro will lead the staffs, aiming to standardize player evaluation across the teams.
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San Diego thumps Atlanta as Hannum settles Rockets
San Diego under new coach Alex Hannum defeated Atlanta 126 107 to halt the Hawks six game win streak. Elvin Hayes and Don Kojis combined for 63 points while Art Williams dished 19 assists a San Diego Arena record. Block Barnett 21 apiece and Lantz 17 for the Rockets.
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Purdue's Mount Out Two Weeks With Knee Injury
Purdue star Rick Mount will miss at least two weeks after a knee injury suffered Tuesday night against Butler. The injury sidelines the team’s top scorer as they navigate the absence of a key offensive leader.
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Bull Lea Sires Hearts Earned Over 13 Million Dollars Globally
Calumet Farm's famed stallion Bull Lea sired stakes winners that earned more than 13 million dollars on race tracks worldwide. The report notes Bull Lea's status as a top sire based in Lexington Kentucky.
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South named for Blue Gray Game directing Pharr
Tommy Pharr, Mississippi State quarterback, named to direct the South squad for the 32nd Blue-Gray Game on Dec 27. He would share quarterback duties with Robert Pearce of Austin State. Alabama placed four players on the squad coached by Texas Tech's J T King with assistants from Mississippi State and North Carolina.
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Rams name Karl Sweetan starting QB against Lions
Los Angeles Rams coach George Allen announced Karl Sweetan will start at quarterback in Detroit, with Roman Gabriel sidelined by a bruised knee. The move aims to rest regulars after clinching the Coastal Division title, while Sweetan has thrown five passes, completing two for 73 yards and one TD.
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Clemson mentor Frank Howard retires from coaching
Clemson coach Frank Howard, a longtime dean of major college football, announces retirement from the coaching job after 30 years. He will remain Clemson athletic director and help lead the search for a successor, with rumors linking Florida State’s Bill Peterson as a possible candidate.
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Boxer Ramos arraigned on marijuana possession charge
Lightweight champion Mando Ramos was arraigned in Long Beach on a marijuana possession charge. He plans to enter a plea next Wednesday and denies the marijuana found in his car on November 8 belonged to him. His California fighting license remains suspended by the State Athletic Commission as he prepares for a title defense against Ismael Laguna in Panama.
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