Weekend prognostications and college basketball quirks
A columnist admits failed picks after Friday and Saturday results. He forecasts UCLA’s season, citing Alcindor, Allen, Lynn and the Bruins seven returning starters. He notes USC, Houston and Joe Mackey’s scholarship interest, while warning of tough tests with the Cougars on January 20.
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Wildcats Host Utah in Must-Win Pac West Clash
Arizona meets Utah in a pivotal Saturday night game at Arizona Stadium. Kickoff is 8 00 p m with about 32000 fans expected. Arizona trails in the West while Wyoming leads with a 3 0 conference mark and a win over Arizona remains key for the title. Utah sits at 1 1 and needs Wyoming to stumble to stay in the race.
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NL urges joint growth for three new major league teams
National League president Warren C. Giles calls for joint expansion within three years to create a 12 team senior circuit. The American League approves adding Kansas City and Seattle in 1969 with Oakland replacing Finley in Kansas City. Milwaukee and Dallas Fort Worth viewed as leading candidates for NL franchises.
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Raiders Host Tempe Rhinos At Coronado High
The Scottsdale Raiders Pop Warner teams open Eastern Conference play hosting the Tempe Rhinos at Coronado High School. The Midgets meet at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Bantams at 10:30 a.m. for players in sixth to eighth grades weighing 85 to 115 pounds and 110 to 145 pounds respectively.
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Ground Devils aim to move the ball on the ground
Arizona State coach Frank Kush emphasizes a ground game to build mental toughness. The Sun Devils surge with 240 rushing yards per game and 186 passing, pounding the Lobos 56 23 for a Western Athletic Conference win.
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Joe Albi
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Pullman
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Bert Clark
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Wyche starts for Tennessee in big Alabama clash
Third string Tennessee quarterback Bubba Wyche will start against Alabama in Birmingham. Wyche aims to prove himself after two TD passes in a 24-13 win over Georgia Tech. Alabama seeks to extend its 26 game unbeaten streak as No. 5. USC, No. 2 Purdue, UCLA, Colorado, NC State and other top teams also play Saturday with key conference matchups.
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Coaches Predict Upheaval In Weekly Grid Contest
Coaches' grid predictions prove weak with only two of five correct. They promise a stronger week ahead as last week’s results are seen as a temporary lag before a surge. A three way tie for first remains but will likely shift after this week.
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Northern Arizona Faces Strong Long Beach Challenge
NAU coach Andy MacDonald says Long Beach State is the toughest opponent yet with a lethal passing attack led by Bill Parks and TJ Merrill. NAU seeks to snap a three game win streak despite injuries to Thornton Hanna Sam and Ballew as they aim to reach 5-2.
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Jerry
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Hanna
Nast
Craig Ballew
Tyrrell and Tynar reach golf state semifinals
Grace Tyrrell and Pam Tynar advanced in the women's state golf championship semifinals at Scottsdale. Tyrrell defeated defending champion Evie Hill 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals, while Tynar, the state junior champion, beat Judy Whitehouse 4 and 3 in her quarterfinal.
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