Holiday Invitational open night signals strong local support
Sherman Hall notes good attendance for the opening night of the Holiday Invitational Tournament at Central gym. Four-area teams Cairo Quitman Thomasville Central Brooks Co. will travel no more than 40 miles, boosting fan turnout and local coverage as the four-school event launches with potential for a lasting, rotating-site tradition.
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Kansas Notches 993rd Victory
Kansas, ranked eighth, beats Nebraska 82-56 in the Big Eight Holiday Tournament opener at Kansas City to reach career win number 993. Jo Jo White scores a career high 29 and adds six steals as the Jayhawks extend their win streak to eight. If they continue, No. 1,000 could come at Kansas State on Jan. 18.
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Americans clinch Davis Cup with decisive doubles win
United States defeats Australia 3-0 as Stan Smith and Bob Lutz overpower Ray Ruffels and John Alexander in 67 minutes. Alexander becomes youngest Challenger Round participant, while Hopman’s risky pairing fails to steady the Australian team.
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Eleven Bowls Scheduled Michigan Gets New Coach
The piece reports Michigan hired Glenn Schembechler to replace Chalmers Elliott as head football coach, while Elliott becomes associate athletic director. It previews upcoming bowls including Gator, Sun, Peach, Blue Gray, and mentions Ohio University and other teams in early bowl action.
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Magnolia Tourney Opens With Douglass Bryant Clash
Douglass and Bryant opened Magnolia tournament with a 2 1 0 Lions win over the Rams by nearly ten points in their only direct meeting this season. Camilla Consolidated High Pirates meet Tigers at 4 30 with Blackshair Williams for Camilla.
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Jackettes and Bulldogs Win Openers in Holiday Invite
Central Jackettes edge Thomasville 53 46 as Virginia Hallman scores 31 in opening night. Thomasville Bulldogs overpower Brooks Co Tigers 74 54 with balanced attack led by Tex Hamm and Ronnie Thornton. Thomasville height plus strong rebounding aid victory.
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Bulldogs Improve to 41 And Fight Off Tigers
Second and third shots under the offensive boards kept the Bulldogs ahead as Studdard calls the performance sloppy. The Tigers forced defense most of the game while the Bulldogs hit in the third quarter to match 20 points. Bulldog defense weakened in the second half allowing Tiger drives to the basket.
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Thomasville Bulldogs Reach Tournament Finals
Thomasville pulled away with drives that cost about 14 points on layups as the Bulldogs posted a season high scoring total. They advance to the finals to face the Cairo Central winner, with Central's girls to meet the Cairo Brooks Co. winner in the night’s finals. Tonight’s girls game is at 7 30 p m followed by the boys game at 9 p m.
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Get Lamonica Leads NFL Title Showdown
Jets and Colts prepare for a championship clash with Don Shula stressing disciplined execution. Daryle Lamonica dominates the Raiders attack, while Baltimore aims to pressure him early and contain Leroy Kelly in a Browns rematch setup.
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West Hits 16000 Points as Lakers Triumph
Jerry West became the eighth NBA player to reach 16 000 career points by scoring a late driving layup to seal a 95 94 Lakers win over the Pistons. West finished with 29 points as Los Angeles overcame a seven point deficit in the final period.
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