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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
10
Roberto Clemente, a fierce Pirates star, is remembered for both his on field brilliance and his unseen mercy work. He planned a boys camp in Puerto Rico and died delivering aid to Nicaragua earthquake survivors.
Texas quarterback Alan Lowry playing through tonsillitis and fever led a fourth quarter surge for a 17 13 win over Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. Lowry’s 34 yard touchdown run with 4 22 left sealed the victory as Alabama’s final drive stalled at the Texas 43.
Miami completes a perfect 12-0 regular season with a 17-0 win sealing the American Conference title race. Mercury Morris reaches 1000 rushing yards as Don Shula weighs whether Morrall or Griese will start the Super Bowl bid. The Dolphins prepare for a West Coast trip and final week at Los Angeles facilities.
USC under John McKay dominated Ohio State 42 17 in the Rose Bowl to claim the AP national title. Mike Rae passed for 229 yards as Anthony Davis and Sam Cunningham led a second half onslaught. Ohio State, led by Woody Hayes, scored early in the second but could not contend after a 7-7 halftime tie.
Johnny Rodgers scored four touchdowns and threw a 50 yard pass as ninth ranked Nebraska crushed Notre Dame 40-6 in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Rodgers tallied runs of 8 4 and 5 yards and connected with Frosty Anderson on a 52 yard TD pass. Nebraska finished 9 2 1 under coach Bob Devaney who retires after the season.
In New Orleans Oklahoma freshman Tinker Owens, elevated to the varsity after the third game, caught five passes for 132 yards and a touchdown to beat Penn State 14 to 0. He earned MVP honors and said he’d rather have this than the Heisman. Owens had seen limited action during the regular season until injuries to John Carroll and a standout late game surge against Nebraska.
Redskins quarterback Billy Kilmer directed a 26-3 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC title game. Kilmer completed 14 of 18 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns, while Curt Knight set a playoff record with four field goals. President Nixon watched from his Maryland retreat and later met Coach George Allen.
UCLA leads the AP top 25 with first place votes as voters tally season records and points. Maryland, North Carolina, Houston and Kansas State receive votes as the rankings show a wide field and shifting positions among major programs.
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