Packers and Rams face off for NFL title bid
Green Bay takes on Los Angeles in a West Conference showdown to decide the NFL's representative in the Super Bowl. Kickoff at 2 pm with CBS televising. The Rams seek an eighth straight win while the Packers hunt a third straight loss avoidance amid injuries and cold weather factors.
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Mercein to Start at Fullback for Packers Title Bid
Packers coach Vince Lombardi named Chuck Mercein the starting fullback for the Western Conference title game against the Los Angeles Rams. Mercein, a former Yale star and Giants discard, will replace the injured Ben Wilson as Jim Grabowski faces possible surgery for cartilage damage. Wilson filled in for grabowski in recent weeks, while Mercein has 14 carries for 56 yards with one touchdown this season.
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Kentucky and Dayton edge close in wild Invitat ional thriller
In Lexington Kentucky rallied from an 88 point deficit to beat Dayton 88-85 as Dan Issel hit ten straight free throws in the final seconds. The doubleheader opener saw Cincinnati topple South Carolina 61-66 and set up Kentucky versus South Carolina tonight for a rematch.
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Houston Oilers and Dolphins Face Crucial Eastern Showdown
In a game that could decide the AFL East title the Houston Oilers clash with the Miami Dolphins tonight. Miami pursues a fourth straight win and Griese aims to extend his streak with eight more yards to set a record while Clancy moves up in receptions. Oilers seek a victory or tie to clinch the division and avoid a playoff with New York. a loss could force a playoff scenario if the Jets win tomorrow.
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Lakers Stop Pistons In 28-Point win
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Detroit 133 to 105 as the Pistons shot 39 percent and never matched the pace. Elgin Baylor scored 25, Archie Clark 23, and Jerry West 21 for the Lakers while Len Chappell led Detroit with 28 points after sitting out the first quarter.
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Rookies Pace Supersonics Over Knicks
Seattle rookie Al Tucker and Bob Rule led the Sonics to a 120 108 win over New York. Tucker scored a team high and Rule added 27 rebounds and 20 points. Knicks' Dick Baracth had 20 and Walt Bellamy 19.
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UCLA Rolls Over Bradley in 109-75 Victory
UCLA defeated Bradley 109 75 as six Bruins scored in double figures led by Mike Warren with 24 points and Mike Lynn 20. Shackelford added 18 while Low Alemdar had 11 blocks and 26 minutes. Bradley’s Joe Allen led with 16 points.
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Houston Holds Off Arizona State For 81-76 Win
The second ranked Houston Cougars defeated a scrambling Arizona squad 81-76 in Tucson. Houston led from the tip, Arizona scoreless for the first three minutes, and All American Hayes scored 14 in the second half including 10 in the final three minutes.
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Monroe's 33 Points Rally Bullets Beat Bulls
Rookie Karl Monroe poured in a career high 33 as the Baltimore Bullets overcame Chicago 117-112 to extend their win streak to three. Gus Johnson sparked the comeback, Stan McKenzie added seven points late, and Ray Scott netted 18 total. Chicago led 67-56 in the third before Baltimore surged.
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Albany Academy Defeats Averill Park in Wrestling Meet
Albany Academy beat Averill Park 20 to 8 in a wrestling match yesterday. Averill Park records 2-2. Notable results include Hull of AA pinning Simpson at 103 pounds in 8.54 seconds and several decisions and forfeits across weight classes from 120 to heavyweight.
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Webster AFL Rookie of Year claims all 27 votes
Massively built Webster, backing Houston’s defensive line, was named AFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by a national AP panel. The MSU product, 6-4 and 220 pounds, impressed with bone-jaring hits and solid pass coverage, earning praise from coach Wally Lemm and trainer Bob Brown.
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Oilers and Los Angeles Picked To Win This Week
AP preview projects Houston to clinch the AFL Eastern title while Los Angeles and Dallas advance to the NL championship. Jets need Miami help to stay alive. potential Jets playoff with Oilers if Miami defeats Houston and New York beats San Diego. Rams expected to upset Packers. Cowboys favored at Cleveland. Meredith and Ryan bandaged but ready.
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Cornell six avenues Brown loss in ECAC festival finale
Cornell defeated Brown 3-2 in the ECAC Holiday Hockey Festival final at Madison Square Garden. Sophomores John Hughes and Bill Lewis scored in the middle period as Cornell avenged a earlier 6-3 defeat. St. Lawrence beat Clarkson for third in the five night event.
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Camaros Open Season Against Savoys in Troy Debut
The Bun stead Camaros play the Bridgeport Savoys at Catholic Central High 8 30 tonight in Troy, marking the first pro basketball team from the area in nearly 25 years. Co captains are Larry Sheffield and Dan Zeh. starting guard Frank Pinchback leads a strong lineup with rebounding and scoring prowess across Notre Dame Santa Fe Xavier and Niagara connections.
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Celtics Rally Past Royals Behind Havlicek Jones
Boston overcome a 14 point deficit to beat Cincinnati 120 to 117 as Havlicek led with 27 points and Jones added 26. Oscar Robertson had 34 for the Royals, who had won two of three meetings previously. Boston improves to 24-7.
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Warriors Top Rockets 103 97 in West clash
The San Francisco Warriors beat the San Diego Rockets 103 to 97 to move within two games of the idle first place St Louis Hawks in the Western Division. Al Attles sparked pivotal defense late and Rudy LaRusso scored 26 as John Block and John Green aided with 23 of 30 in the second quarter. Block led Houston with 24.
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Wacky Collegiate Scores Stumble Through Oddball Report
A jumble of college basketball results lists unfamiliar matchups and scattered scores. Teams such as Oregon State, Wake Forest, Oklahoma State, and Michigan appear alongside assorted schools in a chaotic recap with no clear lead story. The fragmentary text notes wins and losses like Oregon State 1, Oklahoma State 18, and Xavier 4, but many entries are garbled or incomplete, revealing only bits of box scores and team names.
Bailey resigns as head coach at University of Tampa
Bailey resigns as head football coach at the University of Tampa. Dr David Delo, the university president, said a search had begun for a successor. Bailey had been coach and athletic director and will remain athletic director and likely assist with business matters in the school's expanding program.
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Bonnies stay undefeated with eighth win of season
St Bonaventure defeated Baltimore foe Fosala by a decisive margin as Bob Lanier tallied 34 points and 27 rebounds to set a school record. Bill Butler contributed 23 points, while Loyola’s Bob Connor led with 25 in a 2-1 setback for the visitors.
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