Jaguars Claim Jaguar Christmas Classic With 82 75 Win
Augusta College defeats USC Aiken Pacers 82 to 75 to win the Jaguar Christmas Classic. Jaguars guard duo Bob Johnson and Pete Eason total 50 points while USC Aiken battles back despite four starters fouling out and Bill Weeks exiting late. Werts scores 36 with 27 rebounds for USC Aiken. Weeks leads Pacers with 21 points.
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Michigan Falls as Providence Upsets No 1 Michigan Wolverines
Providence, led by Bob Misevicious and Joe Hassett, shocked No 1 Michigan 82-81 in double overtime at the Friar Classic. Michigan coach Johnny Orr expressed relief after the six game streak ended, while Misevicious sealed the win with a late jumper.
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Majors Defends No 1 Ranking Amid Rose Bowl Talk
Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors flames the Rose Bowl claims of Michigan and Southern California as a superiority complex. He notes Pitt at 11 0 and Maryland also undefeated while Georgia, Michigan and USC loom at 10 1 and asserts Pitt should remain No 1 ahead of potential champions.
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Columbia Beats Furman For Poinsettia Title
Columbia defeats Furman 93-79 to win the Poinsettia Classic in Greenville led by Alton Byrd with 25 points and Ricky Free adding 29. Furman, 3-4, was hindered after a 39-39 first half as Navy beat The Citadel 89-66 in the consolation.
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Raiders Ready for Super Bowl XI After Tarkenton Bravado
Oakland coach John Madden dismissed Fran Tarkenton's guarantee of a Vikings win saying both sides cannot assure victory. Tarkenton had vowed to win in Pasadena after Minnesota's win over the Rams to reach the Super Bowl. Raiders players, including safety Jack Tatum, predicted victory following their AFC title triumph over Pittsburgh.
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Colts Jones Named MVP in AP Football Poll
Bert Jones of Baltimore won the NFL Most Valuable Player award after earlier being named Offensive Player of the Year. He received 41 of 84 votes, beating Ken Stabler and Dan Simp son, with strong showings by Tarkenton Grogan and Payton. Jones threw for 3,104 yards and 24 touchdowns, crediting Colts coaches for his growth.
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