Americans edge Australia in Davis Cup singles showdown
Ashe of Richmond and Graebner of New York rely on serves to beat Australia’s Bowrey and Ruffels in a wind plagued Challenge Round. Bowrey battles to stay in, but Graebner prevails 6-1 in the final set as the U S cuts the deficit to one win with two singles matches left.
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Namath braces for Raiders test in AFL title race
Joe Namath pressures himself and Jets to beat Oakland at Shea Stadium for the AFL crown. He notes rough treatment from the Raiders but vows to withstand hits, while coach Weeb Ewbank praises Namath’s work ethic and leadership.
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Rainbow Classic Opens With Top Teams In Honolulu
In Honolulu the Rainbow Classic starts with Santa Clara a strong favorite atop a field including Purdue West Virginia Columbia Stanford and Hawaii. Bud Ogden leads Santa Clara with Dennis Awtrey. Purdue relies on Rick Mount to pace a 5 2 start while Billy Keller Herman Gilliam and Billy Warner headline Arizona in a 4 4 season.
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Sports scores roundup with NBA WHL NHL and ABA results
NBA scores Baltimore 118 Seattle 112 Cincinnati 103 Chicago 98 Detroit 119 Milwaukee 113 New York 110 Philadelphia 109 Los Angeles 118 Phoenix 98 WHL results Phoenix 2 San Diego 2 Portland 3 Seattle 1 NHL Toronto 4 Chicago a. St Louis 2 Minnesota Oakland 3 Boston Pittsburgh 6 Detroit 3 New York 2 Philadelphia 2 ABA Minnesota 129 Kentucky 118 New York 110 Oakland 127 Los Angeles 122
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Winter Nationals at Beeline Beeline to host four day meet
The Winter Nationals at Beeline will span four days to accommodate a growing entry list. The event will cap at 1 000 cars across nine categories with prize money for the competition.
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California Favored As Far West Classic Opens In Portland
The 11th Far West Classic at Memorial Coliseum features California facing Brigham Young while Oregon tangles with Yale. Washington State meets Syracuse, and Oregon State faces Arizona State in a tournament that runs through Monday. California stars Bob Presley 6-11 and Jackie Ridgle anchor the Golden Bears as title contenders. Oregon State previously dominated the event before Washington won in 1966.
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Phoenix Union Christmas Tournament Opens With Local Teams
Four Scottsdale high schools join the opening round at Alhambra High tonight. Saguaro faces Paradise Valley at 6 pm, Coronado plays Maryvale at 7:30, Scottsdale meets Central at 7, and Arcadia faces Fishstaff at 8:30. Arizona State lights up the field with stars like Ben Edwards and Vic Bartholomew eying big men showings.
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Suns fall to Lakers 119 99 in NBA game
Phoenix trailed after a 12 point halftime lead as Los Angeles surged in the third quarter. Dick Van Arsdale led the Suns with 27 points while Jerry West topped the Lakers with 26 as Los Angeles extended its win streak to six.
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Roadrunners and Gulls Battle to 2-2 Tie in WHL
Phoenix Roadrunners and San Diego Gulls played to a 2-2 tie at Christmas on San Diego ice. Willie O Rea scored for the Gulls, Aut Erickson and Harry Shaw for the Roadrunners, with Warren Hynes tying late. A cooling compressor caused ice melting in the second period.
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Bullets extend win streak by topping Sonics 118 112
Baltimore Bullets rally to nine straight wins and a 3 1/2 game lead in the Eastern Division with a 118 112 victory over the Seattle Supersonics. Earl Monroe 25 and Wes Unseld 23 20 lead the effort as Gus Johnson is out injured.
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