Nebraska Alabama clash tops New Year bowls
The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers meet No. 2 Alabama in the Orange Bowl as bowls set the holiday slate. Nebraska seeks a second straight title while Alabama aims to add a fourth championship under Bear Bryant with stars Johnny Musso and the Wishbones providing speed.
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Pro grid roundup Decide Super Bowl sees this Sunday
The Colts may start rookies Don Nottingham and Don McCauley in the AFC final against the Dolphins at the Orange Bowl as injuries sidelined Norm Bulaich and Tom Matte. Nottingham has 388 yards on 92 carries with five touchdowns, while McCauley has 246 yards on 56 attempts. The AFC winner meets the Cowboys and 49ers in the NFC final with Super Bowl VI set for January 16 in New Orleans.
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Ole Miss dominates Peach Bowl 41 18 over Georgia Tech
In Atlanta Ole Miss built a 38 point lead by halftime with a potent offense and stout defense. Tailback Greg Ainsworth rushed 119 yards while Norris Weese accounted for a passing and running score as Crowell Armstrong earned defensive honors.
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Lakers extend winning streak as McMillan fuels 122 106 win
Lakers beat Seattle 122 106 to stretch their NBA winning streak to 30 as Jim McMillan scores 34 points and Wilt Chamberlain grabs 24 rebounds. Coach Bill Sharman praises McMillan while Sonics star Spencer Haywood questions the team’s focus. Other NBA scores noted.
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Southern Illinoisan Names Tournament Most Outstanding Player
John Gardner editor and general manager of the Southern Illinoisan presents the paper's annual Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament award to an unspecified recipient.
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Squires and Colonels power ABA action with big scores
Virginia Squires beat Carolina 124-120 marking their third straight win over the Cougars. Dan Issel scored 42 for Kentucky in a 111-89 victory over the Floridians. Dallas defeated Memphis 102-99 and Utah beat Denver 103-98 in Denver doubleheader. Larry Saksa will captain Army's 1972 soccer team.
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Local man slays water moccasin at Crab Orchard Lake
Ralph Ellis of 1109 W Sycamore Carbondale killed a water moccasin while fishing at Crab Orchard Lake. The reptile lay on the rocks on the lake's south side at noon. Snakes do not appear often in that area.
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Sailing club appoints officers for 1972 season
The Crab Orchard Lake Sailing Club elected officers for its 13th season in 1972 with Commodore Jerome Glassman and Vice Commodore W Clark Ashby. The club shares facilities with Saluki Sailing Club and hosts weekly races and the Egyptian Cup Regatta attracting sailors from multiple states.
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Soviet Ice Hockey Teams Defeat U S 7 3 in St Louis
The Soviet Union ice hockey team beat the U S Nationals 7 to 3 at the St. Louis Arena. This follows a 13 3 U S loss on Tuesday with further games scheduled in Minnesota Philadelphia and New York in early January.
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Frazier and Daniels Train in New Orleans for Title Bout
Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier of Philadelphia and Terry Daniels of Dallas are expected to arrive Sunday to finish preparations for their 15 round title fight on January ac io. They will train at a camp set up in a penthouse atop a French Quarter hotel.
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NHL awards three new franchises in Long Island Atlanta
The NHL granted three new teams with Long Island paying 11 million and Atlanta six million, plus a Canadiens sale to Montreal buyers at around 15 million. The league grows to 16 teams while historical notes about frogs and Felix Millan appear.
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UCLA Rout Ohio State 79 to 53 in Bruin Classic
UCLA the nation's top team used a relentless full court press to beat Ohio State 79-53 for its eighth straight victory. Luke Witte fouled out as UCLA built an early 11-1 lead and 14-2 run to seize control. The Bruins maintained pace at 108.1 points per game while Ohio State dropped to 53 points.
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78 NFL Players Still Unsigned For Season
Commissioner Rozelle disclosed 78 NFL players remained unsigned for the 1971 season, the largest number ever. He cited the player freeze as the cause and noted no lift of the television blackout for Sundays American Conference championship between the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins amid local controversy.
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Brewers Sign George Scott and Steve Harvey
The Milwaukee Brewers signed two infielders and pitchers on Thursday, adding George Scott from the Boxton Red Sox and Steve Harvey who played for minor league clubs last season.
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