Sports headlines for Friday December 31, 1971:

• Davis Leads Colorado Past Houston, 29-17
• Hammond Leads West's 17-13 Win
• Poulos' Run Gives Georgia 7-3 Victory In Gator Bowl
• Coaches Not Waiting For Nixon Call

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F California Golden Seals (11-20-7) 1 0 2 3 Detroit Red Wings (14-17-6) 1 3 2 6 Att: 13,530 at Olympia Stadium Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Buffalo Sabres (8-22-9) 2 0 1 3 Pittsburgh Penguins (11-21-6) 1 0 2 3 Att: 7,908 at Civic Arena Game Summary