Redskins and Cowboys meet in NFC title clash
LSU quarterback Red Jones, top pro prospect in a AP survey, leads the Southeastern Conference powers into the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl showdown against Tennessee. Jones is known as the Ruston Rifle and faces a granite defense led by Jamie Rotella with kickoff at 7 30 p.m. EST in the Astrodome before an anticipated 31000 crowd.
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LSU and Tennessee clash in SEC showdown with storied history
LSU and Tennessee renew SEC rivalry with a long gap since 1967 and a 121-2 edge for the Volunteers. The game features Jones as a defensive focal point and notes on Alabama, Florida, and Washington Redskins links in a sprawling, reference-filled recap.
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Tar Heels Favored in Sun Bowl by Freeman Report
North Carolina and Texas Tech, both with strong rosters, prepare for the Sun Bowl in El Paso. Tar Heels quarterback Nick Vidnovle leads an offense featuring Ike Oglesby, Sammy Johnson, and Billy Hite, while Tech relies on Joe Barnes and a rugged ground game behind guards Donald Rives and Ron Rusnak. The national mood favors North Carolina as Texas Tech fights to end a Sun Bowl jinx and prove their enduring toughness in a hard hitting matchup.
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Redskins and Steelers Reach NFL Championship Spotlight
Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers advance to the National Conference Championship game to be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 14. The Redskins face Dallas, while Pittsburgh tackles Miami in a bid for a Super Bowl berth, with key plays and players highlighted for each side.
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Hairston to Undergo Knee Surgery for Lakers Playoff Run
Los Angeles Lakers announce Happy Hairston will have knee cartilage repair surgery. He is expected back in time for the NBA playoffs, with a rehabilitation plan of 8 to 10 weeks after a two week recovery sprint. Hairston suffered the December 2 injury in Chicago and has been sidelined since.
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Steelers Hope Bradshaw, Brown Ready After Flu Scare
Pittsburgh officials say Terry Bradshaw and tight end Larry Brown, both hospitalized with a flu like illness, are improving and expected to be ready for Sunday's game against Miami. Other players show mild symptoms but seem fit to report, with no special containment measures planned.
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Fritsch toils for Dallas in playoff push and onside kick
Austrian kicker Toni Fritsch fuels the Cowboys in a key clash with Washington, after a 30-24 win over San Francisco. He nailed three field goals and extra points, and his planned onside kick helped set up a Dallas score. Fritsch, 1187 pounds in Austrian soccer background, joined the club in 1971 and aims to keep belief high.
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Czech Star Eyes NHL Move With Rangers Interest
Vaclav Nedomansky of Czechoslovakia’s national team hopes to join the NHL, with Rangers on his release list for years though blocked by the Czech federation. He notes potential changes and a Bratislava university graduation freeing him to move, signaling possible transfer to New York or another NHL club.
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