Packers Clinch West Division With 35 21 Victory Over Rams
Green Bay earns its first NFL division title in 16 years by defeating Los Angeles 35 21 in Memorial Coliseum as Bart Starr and Boyd Bowler connect on a dramatic 91 yard pass. The win gives Green Bay the Western Conference crown and sets up a playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Packers Ready for Eagles After Clinching Western Title
Lombardi voices optimism as Green Bay clinches the Western Division with a 35-21 win over the Rams. Packers coach praises team unity while Eagles face a tough playoff in Philadelphia on December 26. Hornung and Starr contribute key scores and late leadership amid crowd noise and a scuffle.
St Mary's Edge Minnesota 54 52 in Tight Hoops Clash
St Mary's defeats Minnesota 54 to 52 as Gaels rally late. Key players include Meschery and Starr assisting on a GB Bowler pass, while Dick Erickson leads the Gophers with 14 points. The game features momentum swings, a late Attucks contribution, and a contested finish.
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Iowa Defeats Wyoming 78 to 67 in Non-Conference Battle
Iowa led by Don Nelson who scored 20 points propelled the Hawkeyes to a 78 67 victory over Wyoming. Nelson shot 11 of 19 from the field and 4 of 14 from the line as Iowa improved to 4 1. Wyoming’s Earl Nan led the Cowboys with 16 points in their first visit to Iowa City.
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SIU Cagers Top Michigan Fives in Mt Pleasant Win
Southern Illinois University Salukis earned their fifth straight win by beating Central Michigan 65-00 in Mt Pleasant Michigan. SIU rallied in the second half behind rebounding by Tom McGreal Randy McClary and Don Hepler and solid free throw shooting to secure the victory.
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Ohio State Wins Non Conference Victory Over Wichita
All America center Jerry Lucas scored 21 rebounds and 21 points to lead undefeated Ohio State to a 93 82 win over Wichita Shockers in Wichita Kansas. John Havlicek added 22 as seven Buckeyes scored while OSU shot 68 of 978 from the field. Wichita's Lanny Van Eman led with 23 points.
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Bradley Rips Badgers 88 66 in big road win
Bradley, undefeated and ranked second nationally, overwhelmed Wisconsin 88-66 in Peoria. Chet Walker led with 29 points, Tim Robinson 28, Al Saunders 22 as Bradley built a 47-21 halftime cushion and hit 57.0 percent from the field. Wisconsin's Marty Charrity top-scored with 12.
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Hockey Scores Montreal 2 New York 9
In a high scoring NHL night the New York team overwhelmed Montreal with a 9 to 2 victory while Boston edged a close contest and Toronto posted a 3 goal effort. The galaxy of scorers highlighted a chaotic slate across major arenas.
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Marquette Beats Illinois 96 87 In Fast Break Win
Marquette defeated Illinois 96 to 87 before 9 500 fans as a late fast break surge in the second half overturned a 71 71 tie. Don Kojis led Marquette with 24 points while John Wessels topped Illinois with 19 as Illinois built a 52 47 halftime edge.
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Prep Basketball Scores Mixed Across Illinois Games
Lanphier defeated Lincoln 97 to 57 while Unity of Tolono edged Deland 78 to 52. Mattoon beat Robinson 57 to 29 as Mt. Zion won 57 to 46 over Niantic. St Anthony topped St Elmo 66 to 47. Mount Carmel fell 48 to 47 to Maron. McLeansboro outpaced Moline 67 to 50. Galesburg beat Evergreen Park 57 to 57. Centralia won 69 to 53 against Harrisburg with Herrin 59 Benton 33. Mount Vernon fell to W Fraukfor.
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College Basketball Scores From Friday Action
Millikin 102 Illinois College 73 Marquette 96 Illinois 87 Bradley 88 Wisconsin 68 Indiana 80 Nevada 52 Purdue 74 Washington State 46 St Mary's Cal 54 Minnesota unknown opponent results pending context.
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Vaughn Eligible Again for SIU Basketball
Southern Illinoisan reports Charley Vaughn, famed SIU scorer, may return next Thursday after confirming grades meet a 3.00 average. his four prep years at Tamms High produced 3,378 points, a reputed national prep record, with SIU career highs and a comeback narrative amid coach Harry Gallatin’s efforts.
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Bass named South Carolina football coach successor
Marvin Bass, 41, named successor to Warren Giese as South Carolina football coach. Giese resigns as head coach but remains athletic director and head of physical education in a new contract. Bass previously led William & Mary and coached under Jim Tatum at North Carolina before joining USC as an assistant.
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