Hunt Breaks 1500 Meters Speed Skating Record
Dick Hunt of Los Angeles set the 1500 meter U S speed skating record at 2 11 7 during a U S Olympic qualifying test in Colorado Springs The event drew 13 men and eight women as they competed for eight men and four women on the Innsbruck Austria squad Bedbury close behind at 2 11 9 with Fail and Disney also posting fast times Hunt and Bedbury were part of the 1960 Olympic team members.
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College basketball results from scattered venues
The Associated Press reports scores across regions. Notable winners include Cornell over Columbia 76 to 64, UCLA a 95 79 win over Creighton, Oregon State 56 over Indiana 52, and Princeton beating Wisconsin 90 87 in overtime. Other matchups feature Michigan State 118 100 over Oklahoma and Kentucky 98 75 versus Wake Forest.
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Houston Signs Three Draftees
The Houston Oilers announced signings of three players Ode Burrell from Mississippi State and Ralph Pere and Willis Langley from LSU. Burrell initially denied signing after the Liberty Bowl, later the team said he signed, though he had discussions with Green Bay and Canadian league officials.
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Chargers crush Broncos to clinch AFL Western Division title
San Diego defeated Denver 58 to 20 to clinch the AFL Western Division with an 11 3 record, one game ahead of Oakland. Paul Lowe rushed for 184 yards and two scores, lifting his season total to 1 010 yards as San Diego dominated after a 33 17 third quarter lead.
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North South Tilt Highlights Weekend Post Season Grid Card
The South beat the North 23 to 14 in the post season grid card highlighted by George Mira’s three Shrine records and two TD passes for Miami. Don Trull led Baylor to a 47 7 win over LSU in the Bluebonnet Bowl as Mississippi State beat NC State 16 12 in the Liberty Bowl. Concannon and Cloyd Webb added early scores for the North.
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Tamietti Tops Butte Shooters in Trap and Skeet Event
Jim Tamietti shot a perfect 50 of 50 in the 16-yard singles at the Butte Trap and Skeet Club, with Jim Bridges 48 and Joe Patterson 47. Claude Devany led the handicap shoot with 48 of 50. Members plan a practice Sunday, Dec. 29, at the club grounds south of Butte.
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Illinois Relies On Defense For Rose Bowl
Illinois builds its Rose Bowl bid on a stingy defense led by Dick Butkus and Don Hansen. The Illini forced 17 interceptions and recovered 18 fumbles while holding opponents under 10 points per game as coach Pete Elliott plans to ride that unit to victory over Washington.
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Net Club Announces Plans for Holiday Invitational Tourney
The Butte Tennis Club announces a Holiday Invitational in Bozeman on December 27 and 28. At least five members will participate, with entry urged through Jesse Poore at 1421 West Gold or 792-7856. Entry is two dollars per singles, juniors 18 and under pay half.
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Correction in Holiday Invitational results noted
Terry Gavigan of Butte Central defeated Bill Hughes of Butte 7 to 0 in the Saturday event, correcting a Sunday report. Chuck Durkin of Central beat Gary Mannix of Butte 5 to 4 in the 154 pound class. Both schools earned three individual first places in the tourney.
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Raiders and Oilers stage AFL record scoring game
In Oakland, Mike Mercer kicked a 39-yard field goal with 4:37 left to lift the Raiders 52-49 over the Houston Oilers in the highest scoring AFL game. Tom Flores and George Blanda combined for 12 TD passes, Flores 407 yards the Oilers 342 by Blanda 5 TDs. Clem Daniels sealed the win with a 3-yard scoring run on the final play while Art Powell set a single game record with four TD catches.
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Giardello Declines Tiger For First Title Defense
Middleweight champion Joey Giardello said no to a planned title defense against Dick Tiger and showed interest in Rubin Carter as a potential challenger. The decision follows a World Boxing Association request not to defend versus Tiger and to select another top contender.
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Men’s Independent Cage Program Opens Thursday Night
The city recreation department starts the men’s independent basketball league this Thursday from 6:45 p.m. at Butte High School Gym with 14 teams in two seven team leagues. Play continues Monday and moves to Whittier Gym on January 2. Don Peoples says balanced squads should make the season keen.
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Dawson Fires 4 TDs as Chiefs Thrash Jets in AFL Finale
Len Dawson threw four touchdown passes as the Kansas City Chiefs routed the New York Jets 480 to close the AFL season. Dawson completed 13 of 25 passes for 222 yards and set a season total of 26 scoring passes. The Chiefs built a quick lead and cruised behind stout defense and two early interceptions.
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