Continentals Top Marion in AP High School Poll Shift
The Continentals claim the top spot edging Marion as Vincennes and Roosevelt drop in the Indiana high school rankings. Washington rises to No. 4 and Attucks to No. 5 while new entrants East Chicago Roosevelt, Muncie Southside, and Richmond join the Top Ten.
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Smith Mustangs prep for Bluebonnet Bowl versus Oklahoma
At SMU Jerry Levins leads the Mustangs toward a December 31 clash with Oklahoma in the Astrodome. The first Black athlete on a Southwest Conference scholarship, Levins has set conference marks with 80 receptions for 1,131 yards and eight touchdowns, amid hype and debate over his legacy.
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Levins Breaks Barriers and Shatters Records at SMU
Coach Hayden Fry lauds Jerry Levins as a standout receiver who, despite early challenges and his size, is a likely pro draft pick. Levins, the first black athlete in the Southwest Conference, faced tough beginnings but became a champion who opened doors for others while earning enduring admiration from SMU fans and Dallas.
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Bucs Topple Houston in ABA thriller finish
New Orleans Bucs beat Houston Mavericks 107-106 after a two second stoppage led to chaotic scenes. Willie Somerset scored 29 for Houston, Jimmy Jones 27 for New Orleans, and Willie Murrell posted 32 for Miami in a separate win over Indiana. San Francisco defeated San Diego 125-95 as Elvin Hayes was held to 15.
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Indiana State basketball rests for Christmas before Bradley clash
Indiana State Takes two day respite from practice for Christmas breaks and resumes Thursday for a Saturday showdown with Bradley. ISU sits 4-3 after a 76-52 win over Central Michigan, aims to halt a three game road skid, while senior guard Mike Copper leads with 19.7 ppg. Bradley sits 5-3 before a Monday home game against Tulsa and has defeated Wisconsin State Oshkosh Augustana North Dakota State Pan American Wichita State, but lost to Michigan and Army in the Kentucky Invitational. Meanwhile ISU’s freshman team won their season opener intramural games and SFrosh split their first intercollegiate game 93-82 over CMLL frosh.
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Ali Quits Jail Cell Over Food After Christmas Release
Muhammad Ali known as Cassius Clay left Dade County jail three days early after serving a 10 day term for a traffic violation. He complained that the food was decent but the dishwashing was poor and bits of food stuck to the trays. His draft appeal moves to the U.S. Supreme Court while he and 40 others were released for Christmas.
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Surinam Defeats Salvador 4 1 in Sunday Soccer Match
Surinam's national team beat Salvador by four goals to one in a Sunday match in Paramaribo. The victory showcased Surinam's offense with swift attacks and solid defense securing the win.
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UTEP Upsets New Mexico In Holiday Night Hoops
Unranked UTEP stunned sixth-ranked New Mexico 71-67 as Mike Switzer 23 and Nate Archibald 20 led the Miners from a halftime deficit. Santa Clara crushed Gonzaga 86-62 behind Ralph Ogden and Dennis Awtrey. Ohio State edged Butler 74-71 with Jim Cleamons scoring late. Arizona beat Nebraska 68-63 as Houston toppled Bowling Green 91-80 with Ollie Taylor at 21.
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Parseghian Names O'Brien Starter for North South Game
Notre Dame quarterback Coley O'Brien earns starting role for the North squad in the North-South game at the Orange Bowl on Christmas Day. O'Brien selected over Army's Steve Lindell, named offensive captain of the Yankee Shrine all star team. South stars include Larry Rentz and Mercury Morris with several flu absences noted for Clemson and Southern Mississippi.
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Toomey Named Amateur Athlete of the Year by Philly Writers
The Philadelphia Sports Writers Association honors Olympic decathlon champion Bill Toomey as amateur athlete of the year. The 29 year old Laguna California school teacher becomes the oldest winner of the decathlon two day event and follows O. J. Simpson who won last year.
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Blues and Grays Satisfy After Initial All Star Workouts
Montgomery AP coverage reports both Blue and Gray all star squads pleased with first full speed workouts despite rain. South Coach Bill Pace of Vanderbilt praised the session at Maxwell Air Force Base and predicted a strong group ahead of CBS telecast. Ray Nagel of Iowa noted progress indoors and outlined plans to refine passing, offense, and defense through Wednesday with outdoor work when possible.
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Big Ten Teams Gaining Nation's Basketball Spotlight
Chicago AP reports the Big Ten, once football dominant, now shows depth in basketball with a 43-16 nonconference record. Minnesota beat San Diego State 73-60, Michigan 111-74 over Utah, Northwestern 77-61 vs Washington State, and Ohio State 74-71 over Butler as the conference prepares for a string of tournaments before the Jan. 4 start.
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