Sycamores Seek .500 Mark Against Eastern Illinois
Indiana State returns to Arena play at 8 p.m. CDT seeking a .500 season as 2-3 State hosts 3-3 Eastern Illinois. Coach Dawdann Chawllauw MULUUIL CLAUSICS notes the Panthers, led by Don R. Eddy, may be one of the sunniest small squads in the nation.
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Davis Cup Looms as Financial Flop in Australia
The 57th Davis Cup Challenge Round between the United States and Australia faces a financial collapse with no TV sponsor after an Australian oil firm pulled out. Season ticket sales are tepid, only half of 7000 seats sold, as the event nears December 26-28 in Adelaide.
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State's Winter Coaches Address Varsity Club
Indiana State's four winter sports coaches spoke to Varsity Club members on season aims and prospects. Basketball coach Gordon Stauffer praised a recent strong effort at Western Michigan and eyed a road win at Bradley on Dec. 21 while noting NCAA alignment questions. Swimming boss Duane Barrows highlighted gains over last year and early meets against Indiana, including two SIU firsts. Gymnastics coach Roger Counsil said ISU is 2-0 so far and aims to beat IU after Christmas, with bid to host NCAA qualifiers in Terre Haute. Wrestling coach Chuck Sanders reported six championships in an invitational, a triple dual win over Indiana, Purdue and Illinois, and期待 improvement with a strong heavyweight ahead.
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Basketball Team Fold Ends Springfield Franchise
NEW YORK UP I Springfield Massachusetts team in the eastern basketball league was recognized as defunct Monday. The league distributed Springfield eight players among other members of the league.
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Ashe Sr gets trip to watch son in Davis Cup
Arthur Ashe Sr., a Richmond patrolman, arrived in Adelaide to watch his son lead the American Davis Cup team against Australia. He said Richmond supporters raised funds to send him, and he was thrilled to be there. The elder Ashe noted his wife and other children thought he was crazy to travel, but he would not miss it.
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Steelers Fire Bill Austin
Pittsburgh Steelers announced that head coach Bill Austin will not have his contract renewed. The 2-11-1 Steelers finished the 1968 season and club president Dan Rooney said several applicants are already in for the head coaching job.
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Bubba Smith Emerges as Colt Defensive Star
NEW YORK UP I reports on Bubba Smith formerly Charlie Smith of Michigan State, now a key defensive end for the Baltimore Colts. The 6 foot 7 inch, 295 pound lineman shows All Pro potential in his second NFL season, crediting unity among teammates for rapid improvement as he aims for a decade of top play.
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Bubba Finds New Confidence With Billy Ray's Help
Bubba credits defensive tackle Billy Ray for boosting his game awareness and keeping him motivated after a severe knee injury sidelined him last season. He recalls bench-sitting days, doubting himself, and a funny moment entering a game in horned rim glasses before regaining form with Billy Ray's steady guidance.
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Packers Ray Nitschke Named Defensive Star
Ray Nitschke of the Green Bay Packers intercepted a Chicago Bears pass in the final minutes to seal a key season finale. The Bears fell 28 27 after a late rally as Nitschke earned the AP defensive player of the week honor. Willie Williams led the Giants with two picks in a 28 10 loss to Dallas, ending with 10 steals for the season. Gene Howard’s nine tackles for New Orleans in a 24 14 win over Pittsburgh drew praise from Roy Jefferson. St Louis defense held Cleveland to 9 of 23 passing as the Cardinals won 27 16.
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Buckeye Rex Kern Out With Dislocated Shoulder
Ohio State quarterback Rex Kern suffers a dislocated left shoulder during a blocking drill. With Kern sidelined, Ron Maciejowski takes the helm as OSU prepares to travel to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl on January 1 as coach Woody Hayes praises Maciejowski’s readiness.
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Florida court orders first girl jockey license
Miami AP reports Circuit Court Judge Jack A. Falk ordered the Florida State Racing Commission to license Barbara Jo Rubin as the state’s first girl jockey or show cause why not. A hearing is set for January 15 to address Rubin’s application filed last Friday.
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