Notre Dame Falls Big to UCLA in Lopsided Loss
UCLA hammered Notre Dame 114 to 56 at Los Angeles as the Bruins’ depth and pressure defense overwhelmed the Irish. Bill Walton scored 20 on 10-for-10 shooting, while Notre Dame struggled to find stable scoring and trailed 53-16 at halftime.
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Pepperdine Suffers 102-85 Loss at Evansville
Pepperdine, playing at Los Angeles, fell to Evansville 102 to 85 last night. Ted Kraly and Jeff Hendrix appeared on the roster with Kraly limited by knee troubles and mostly on the bench. Evansville started hot and stayed steady while Pepperdine struggled to finish.
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Colts Hope Late Draft Pick Shines in Playoff Bid
Baltimore Colts rely on Don Nottingham the late draft pick to replace injured Norm Bulaich in the AFC semifinal against the Cleveland Browns. Nottingham, nicknamed The Human Bowling Ball, has 5 touchdowns and 388 yards on 92 carries this season and will make his third start.
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Reds and Pirates to play spring games in Latin America
Cincinnati Reds general manager Bob Howsam announced a spring training series with the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates. The games run March 17 in San Juan Puerto Rico March 18 in Maracaibo Venezuela and March 19 in Caracas Venezuela marking Cincinnati s first trip to Latin America since 1964 Mexico tour.
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First Cub Signs 1972 Contract with Cubs
Chicago Cubs utility star Paul Popovich, 31, became the club’s first player to sign a 1972 contract. The veteran infielder returns after contributing strongly for the Cubs last season as a top utility player.
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Chiefs Ready for Pressure in AFC Playoff Clash
Kansas City veterans say experience under pressure gives an edge for Saturday's AFC game with the Miami Dolphins. Len Dawson notes expe rience in post season, while Willie Lanier says seasoned players handle nerves better and recalls the Dec. 12 Raiders game securing the division title.
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Cowboys Ready to Erase 1970 Scar Against Vikings
Dallas faces Minnesota in the NFL National Conference playoff on Christmas Day after a 54-13 loss in Bloomington. Coach Tom Landry and players study the tape to see Minnesota’s ball control and turnover potential while stressing edge and preparation to counter the aggressive defense.
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Pro Grid Predictions for NFL Playoffs Weekend
The AP previews AFC and NFC matchups with Dallas vs Minnesota Kansas City vs Miami Baltimore vs Cleveland and Washington vs San Francisco. Predictions favor Dallas and Kansas City while noting key players like Staubach Unitas and Kilmer and potential game impacts from Larry Brown and Brockie.
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All American In Trouble In Benton Tenn
Former Tennessee All American Steve Kiner, then a New England Patriots linebacker, faces narcotics possession, driving while intoxicated and no license charges at a Benton court hearing. He was arrested after speeding and fleeing a second chase following a field test positive for narcotics in his rented car.
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Michigan Wolverines to hold hard outdoor drill in mud
Rain or shine the Michigan football team plans a tough outdoor workout in Pasadena after Bo Schembechler moved practice indoors on Wednesday. The East Los Angeles College field was muddy from a long season and overnight rain.
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Orioles retire Frank Robinsons number
The Baltimore Orioles retired Frank Robinsons uniform number 20, the first retired by the club, praising his six-year stint and four AL championships two World Series titles. Executives and manager Earl Weaver lauded his on and off field contributions and note the trade to the Dodgers earlier this month.
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Christmas Eve Motel Plans For Chiefs Before Dolphins Game
Kansas City Chiefs players will spend Christmas Eve in a motel to rest for the AFC playoff clash with the Miami Dolphins. Coach Hank Stram aims for recovery with a team dinner before the game while players may visit families Saturday morning.
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Crusaders Face Valparaiso as Indiana State Hosts at Arena
Indiana State, 2 2 for the season, hosts Valparaiso at 7 35 tonight in a key matchup. Valpo 6 9 pivot John Wolfenberger averages 18 8 points per game and is a focal point for coach Gordon Stauffer as he weighs starting guards Dan Bush and Rob Simmons with front line of Lamb Peckinpaugh Milling ton.
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Hoosiers Hammer Butler For Sixth Win In Seven
Indiana, eighth ranked, beat Butler 85-74 to move to 6-1 in seven games. Steve Downing scored 23 and Joby Wright 22, with Wright pacing the final minutes. Evansville toppled Pepperdine 102-85 as William Averitt scored 32 for Pepperdine and Rick Coffey 18 for Evansville.
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