Attapulgus Bulldogs Win 13th Straight in Cairo Invitational
Attapulgus defeats Crisp County 74-72 in the Cairo Christmas Invitational final to extend its win streak to 13. Leadoff scorer Russell Smith poured 37 points, with Jimmy Durden and Jody Wells delivering clutch late baskets as Albany high’s Syrupmakers fall 64-55 in the consolation final. Albany meets Rebels in the consolation round. Cairo improves to 8-1.
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Ramblers Fallen to Georgetown in Shocking Upset
Loyola Ramblers, the No. 1 team and defending champions, were upset 69-58 by Georgetown in the Dunker City Invitational in Philadelphia. Georgetown's Jim Christy scored 30 as Loyola failed to keep pace, ending a 22 game winning streak and prompting coach John Ireland to vow a reset. Other tourney results followed across major tournaments with UCLA and Illinois reaching finals.
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Gators Down Air Force 74 68 in Gator Bowl Tuneup
Florida wins the Gator Bowl championship by 74 to 68 as Chick Tomlinson scores 22 and Brooks Henderson shines on the floor. Air Force leads 36 34 at halftime before Florida’s defense takes over in the second half. Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and Georgia Tech advance in other holiday fixtures.
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College Scores From Round One In Various Tournaments
First round results across multiple tournaments include St Bonaventure 77 over Boston College 74 and LaSalle 91 over Northwestern 69. Drake 58 beat Temple 54, Georgetown D.C. 69 defeated Loyola Chicago 58, and Wichita 70 edged Texas A&M 36 in All-College semifinals.
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Wildcats Kittens Eye Hahira Tourney Titles
Hahira hosts the 13th annual invitational with girls teams from Hahira Clinch County Valdosta and LOHI and boys action featuring Valdosta LOHI and Clinch. Hahira girls beat Clinch County 54 42 and Valdosta topped Lowndes 59 45 to reach finals. Betty Vanconish led Hahira with 25 points and Judy Cavender 24 while Betty McClenny scored 25 for Valdosta with Lyndal DeLoach 17 and Carol Kellerman 16. Clinch was paced by Linda Fulford 16. LOHI top scorers Jennie Lou Garrison 25 and Carol Bonner 18. Boys game saw Valdosta hold off LOHI 48 47 as Carter 6 Davenport 4 Nichols 2 Gas kina 4 and Tucker 13 led Valdosta while MecKenzie 4 Eng land 8 Wilkes 12 Black 9 Christie 14 led LOHI. The girls championship and boys final follow later with games at 7:30 and 8:45.
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Weather Key To Title In Giants Bears Showdown
The Giants and Bears meet at Wrigley Field in cold dry conditions with a frozen turf forecast. New York holds the slight edge behind a high scoring offense while Chicago relies on a stingy defense as players prepare under a snowed backdrop.
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McKinley Rallies to Give U S Davis Cup Victory
Chuck McKinley, 22, from Trinity San Antonio, defeated John Newcombe 10-12 6-2 9-7 6-2 to lift the Davis Cup for the United States, restoring the historic trophy after a 1958 reclaim. Dennis Ralston and McKinley’s doubles beat Emerson and Fraser to seal a 3-2 win in Adelaide.
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Georgia High School Scores From Various Invitational Meets
Georgia high school games across multiple invites include Baker 55 over R. E. Lee 53 in overtime, Warner Robins 58 over Crawford County 49, and Perry 64 over Macon County 43. Girls scores feature Hahira 54 over Clinch County 42 and Valdosta 59 over Lowndes County 45. Boys results list Clinch County 57 over Wahira 37 and Valdosta 48 over Lowndes County 47.
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Miami boxer Luis Rodriguez outpoints Skeeter McClure
Luis Rodriguez, 151 pounds from Miami Miami outpointed Skeeter McClure, 159 pounds, in a Toledo Ohio fight card. The result lists Rodriguez as winner in a close decision.
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Lions To Meet All-Star Team In DHS Basketball Clash
The College All Stars will face the Douglass Varsity boys in a basketball game Monday at 8 pm. Admission is 25 cents for a division and 49 cents for another. A social follows in the DHS band room. Coach James Bryant announced today.
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