Friars Upset No 1 Michigan In Frantic OT Final
Providence stunned top ranked Michigan 82-81 in double overtime to claim the Friar Basketball Tournament title as coach Dave Gavitt celebrated the historic win. Michigan coach John Orr lamented missed free throws and the pressure of being No 1.
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Rose coaches: Rose Bowl power struggle ahead
At a Rose Tournament House news conference Bo Schembechler and John Robinson match confidence in a national title claim. They warn the Rose Bowl between Michigan and USC could decide the championship, regardless of Pittsburgh and Georgia. Weather forecast cites possible rain impacting a grass field.
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Georgia Sugar plan aims at Pitt outside veer
New Orleans UPI reports Georgia coaches expect Pitt to shut down middle runs and focus on stopping the outside veer led by Ray Goff and Kevin McLee. Georgia’s Junkyard Dogs brace for Dorsett as Ben Zambiasi notes fourth quarter as key. Both teams practiced at Tulane Stadium as a potential strike by Dome workers looms with 75,000 fans expected.
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Bowling Scores and Standings From Tuesday Night
Results show Hennigan 3 Land-O-Lakes 1 Fareway 3 McCleery 1 Wash Cafe 3 Wagon Wheel 1 Carson 3 Thompson 1. High team series Washington Cafe 2704 and Hennigan 2656. team game Washington Cafe 932 and Carson 914. Individual series M. Moore 601 and V. Geyer 563. individual game D. Kuntz 237 and R. Payne 234.
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Fox hunt brief invites men to weekly event
Men interested in joining the area's weekly fox hunt are invited to join the group Saturday Jan 1. Meet at the Olds schoolhouse on Highway 218 at 9 30 a.m. Twelve men took part in the last hunt. A fox was killed by Max McCoy of Iowa City and a coyote by Kent Marsengill of Washington. 1977 hunting licenses are required starting Jan 1.
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Fred Brown Sparks Sonics Road Boom Win Over Nets
The Seattle SuperSonics upset the New York Nets 102-96 on the road as Fred Brown led with 29 points and Slick Watts sealed the win with a late steal and layup. Seattle, despite 4-19 on the road, improved with a stronger second half. Nets stars Nate Archibald and John Williamson poured in 26 each.
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MELODY MAKERS LEAGUE BOWLING RESULTS AND STANDINGS
Results from the Melody Makers League show Wash. Co Ambulance and Shamrock Inn leading team series. Individual leaders include Betty Ward and Janet Sherman with high games. Gutter Dusters and Spare Ribs split top team games and Dan Pultz posts top individual scores.
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New Mexico Lobos reach Lobo Invitational final in tough display
New Mexico coach Norm Ellenberger credits 40 minutes of hard basketball as the Lobos advance to the Lobo Invitational final by upsetting No. 19 Iowa 96 83. Michael Cooper scores 19 second half points to fuel the rally after a slow start.
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Teenager Becomes First To Swim Strait Of Magellan
California teenager Lynne Cox, 19, became the first person to swim across the 2.6 mile Strait of Magellan from Tierra del Fuego to the South American mainland. She completed the crossing in 1 hour 1 minute 29 seconds in 44 degree water, despite wind and rain. Cox, a UC Santa Barbara student and veteran distance swimmer, arrived in Punta Arenas with trainer John Sonnichsen and was greeted by reporters and supporters.
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Livestock and Grain Markets Slow Amid Cold Desks
Chicago and Des Moines market notes show slow trade in cattle and hogs due to cold conditions and uneven demand. Wheat and soybeans hold near steady as receipts are listed, with prices and classes for No 1 to No 3 ranges across 200 to 550 pound categories and futures months. A George Eliot quote closes the region report.
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Girls union seeks new headquarters in governor’s mansion
DES MOINES Iowa Girls Athletic Union plans to bid to buy the old governor’s mansion at 2900 Grand Avenue for use as offices. Executive secretary E Wayne Cooley will reveal the bid at the state executive council meeting Monday. The mansion, appraised at 138000, previously drew a 130000 offer from Wayne McKinney. Governor Ray and family moved to Terrace Hill.
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