Top 10 Teams Begin Holiday Tourney Showdown
The AP and UPI top ten drive into over 100 holiday tournaments with Loyola of Chicago leading and Kentucky Michigan UCLA and others in action across invites from Quaker City to Sugar Bowl and Los Angeles Classic. Cincinnati climbs back into top five after a win streak while Duke slides after an 83-67 loss to Michigan.
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Santa Dreams of Sportsmanship Over Demands
A playful Christmas poem imagines Santa receiving endless athlete requests and finds humor in shifting from serious bids to the idea that sports are for fun. Santa dreams of goodwill stories and cheer, then wakes to laugh at the notion that sports could dominate wish lists.
Do You Remember Years Ago in Tucson Sports Notes
Do You Remember? Years ago in Tucson on December 24 1958 Dee Scharan led Billito Park trainers with 3310 dollars in winnings. Ten years ago on December 24 1953 Tony Psaltis a 6 3 sophomore guard for Southern Cal was expected as the Trojans big gun for a game with Arizona Wildcats.
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Coaches Split On Winner In Giants Bears Title Showdown
Four NFL coaches who faced both the Bears and Giants share split views on who will win the title game at Wrigley Field. Jack Christiansen bets the Giants, while Buddy Parker and Nick Skorich lean toward the Bears or weather effects. Don Shula declines a pick, citing balanced defenses and field conditions as key factors.
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Bowl Game May Sue SF Over Mira
The San Francisco 49ers claim George Mira will not play in the Southwest Challenge Bowl on January 4 in Corpus Christi Texas. Bowl officials say they will review the matter as a potential lawsuit. Mira linked to the Southwest All Stars, but Spadia says his contract ties him to another game.
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Basketball Scores and Results Across College Games
A roundup of college basketball scores including Utah 101 over New Mexico State 72 and Oklahoma State 92 over Los Angeles S. 684. Other results show Purdue 41 over Cincinnati 72 and Florida State 1 over Tulsa 76 with various narrow margins and notable upsets across the day.
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Gonzales Leaves for Home With Davis Cup Confidence
Pancho Gonzales, coaching the U S Davis Cup team, departs for Los Angeles predicting victory over Australia in the Challenge Round. He praises teammates Dennis Ralston and Chuck McKinley, notes readiness after two hours of final planning, and stresses discipline as the Australians, Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser, loom. Dweight Davis Jr. and Edward Turville Jr. arrive to observe practice and support the event.
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Miami Names Tate New Miami Football Coach
University of Miami announces Charlie Tate as head football coach with a four year contract after unanimous approval. Tate, 42, comes from Georgia Tech where he coached seven seasons under Bobby Dodd and is known as a top recruiter.
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East West All-Star Gymnastics Duel Set To Resume
The East West All-Star Championship at Bear Down Gym resumes Friday. Arizona’s Steve Doty faces Steve Pasternak of Southern Illinois in a personal duel, following Doty’s two prior wins including last year’s 0.2 point margin. Southern Illinois showcases top gymnasts and recent strong showings, with a free public clinic starting Thursday.
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Inquiry In Dugan Case Sets Inquiry In Dugan Case Set
Yavapai County officials will conduct a complete investigation into Flagstaff athlete James Dugan after a Friday punch injured Randy Emmett of Flagstaff High School. Emmett suffered a broken nose a fractured facial bone and a concussion as spectators swarmed the court after the game 62-59 win by Flagstaff. County Attorney George M Ireland said a decision on official action will come before week’s end with cooperation from both schools and Dugan expected to testify voluntarily this week.
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Road Trip Nears as Wildcats Face Evansville Tourney
University of Arizona 6-5 forward Albert Johnson leads in scoring and rebounds after eight games, with 14.9 points and 3.5 boards per game. Guard Warren Rustand tops free throws, and the Wildcats sit 4-4 as they head to the Evansville tournament starting Dec. 27, facing Maryland in the opener.
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