Bowl action opens last college football weekend
The Gator Bowl pits Florida State star Kim Hammond and Penn State's Tom Sherman as pass sets main show. The Sun Bowl features Texas El Paso with Billy Stevens and Brooks Dawson leading a high scoring offense. The Blue Gray and Shrine Games include top quarterbacks Sal Olivas and Gary Beban. The Cotton, Sugar, Orange, and Rose bowls conclude the season with Alabama Texas A&M, Wyoming LSU, Oklahoma Tennessee, and Southern Cal Indiana.
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North
Kim Hammond
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Abc-Tv
Ron Sellers
Hammond
Tom Sherman
Jack Curry
Ted Watick
el Paso
Ronny South
Arkansas
John Scovell
Texas Tech
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Jimmy Raye
Michigan State
Gary Beban
UCLA
Alabama
Texas A&m
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Tennessee
Southern Cal
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Handley Wood Alumni Game Rescheduled for Tomorrow Night
The James Wood Handley Alumni basketball game has been moved to tomorrow at 8 in Handley Gym. This fifth match in the series raises funds for the James Wood Touchdown Club and the Judges' Athletic Association scholarship funds. Last year ex Colonels won 76 66 with 34 points by John Prosser.
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Handley
Handley Gym
Wendell Dick
James Wood Touchdown Club
Judges’ Athletic Association
ex-Colonels
John Prosser
USC Loses Guard Scarpace to Knee Injury Before Rose Bowl
USC guard Mike Scarpace undergoes knee ligament surgery sidelining him for the Rose Bowl against Indiana. Scarpace joins teammates Jim Lawrence and Jim Gunn on the injury list, with Lawrence and Gunn already hurt earlier in the season. Dennis Born replaces Scarpace at guard as Indiana fans begin arriving for the New Year’s Day game in Pasadena.
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University of Southern California
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Scarpace
Jim Lawrence
Jim Gunn
Indiana
Lawrence
Oregon State
Gunn
UCLA
John McKay
Seaspace
Mike Hull
O.J. Simpson
Dennis Born
Hoosier State
Join Pont
Pont
Southern California
Royals beat Warriors as Knicks begin Holzman era
Cincinnati Royals defeated the San Francisco Warriors 126 to 122 to extend their lead in the Eastern Division race while new Knicks coach Red Holzman sits idle after a midweek change. Oscar Robertson scored 41 for Cincinnati, and Guy Rodgers iced the win with two late free throws. Seattle’s SuperSonics fell to San Diego 143 to 125.
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Packers and Cowboys Poised for NFL Title Showdown
Green Bay faces Dallas in Green Bay at 2 p.m. EST as the NFL title game with Packers favored by experts. Oakland hosts Houston in the AFL final at 5 p.m. EST with Raiders favored to win behind Lamonica and Webster.
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al Davis
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Gernan
Gobblers Move to Semi Final Round
Virginia college teams chase tournament glory in Oklahoma City and Bridgewater events. Old Dominion and Virginia Tech lead after decisive wins, with Bridgewater, Millersville, King, and State squads posting tight scores in late games. Wide field of December holiday tournaments features several top performers and notable comebacks.
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Virginia State
Virginia
Weekend Bowl Results Recap With Upsets
Saturday and Sunday bowl scores highlight Ole Miss Texas El Paso 20 17 Penn State Florida State 21 17 Green Bay Dallas 27 21 Oakland Houston 13 Tennessee Oklahoma 7 Wyoming LSU 20 Alabama 17 Southern California 22 Indiana 14 Rose Bowl noted USC edge over Indiana while Alabama’s upset season continues. Overall record shows 331 correct 108 wrong for football and basketball combined.
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Navy QB Cartwright Sets Yardage Mark in 1969 Season
Navy quarterback John Cartwright completed 129 passes last season, breaking the academy record of 119 held by Roger Staubach in 1964. The remark places Cartwright atop the program’s single season passing list and caps a record year for the Midshipmen.
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Roger Staubach
Norfolk Night Opens With Dual Basketball Showdowns
In Norfolk tonight Virginia Union faces St Pauls while Norfolk State hosts Atlantic Fleet Service Force in a pair of first round games. Servlant is mentioned in connection with the event.
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St. Paul’s
Norfolk State
Atlantic Fleet Service Force
Oilers Seek AFL Title After Rapid Turnaround
The Houston Oilers prep for a workout before flying to Oakland for their fourth AFL championship game in eight years. From 3-11 last season to a likely 7-7 or better, GM Klosterman rebuilt the defense and roster. Pete Beathard’s arrival helped lift the attack as the unit allowed only 199 points all year, under 200 for the first time in AFL history.
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AFL
Blanda Sees New Dynasty for Raiders After Houston Win
Oakland Raiders quarterback George Blanda predicts a dynasty as Oakland prepares to face the Houston Oilers in the AFL title game. He cites last season’s form and the team’s growth after a 19-7 victory over Houston and believes the Raiders can win three to four more championships.
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