Clarke Flyers Fail to Make Big Hockey Play
Bobby Clarke failed to convert a late draw as Boston’s Gregg Sheppard won the final faceoff and scored, snapping Philadelphia’s seven game unbeaten streak. Schmautz added an empty net goal to seal a 4 2 loss. Black Hawks and Sabres also tied 2 2 while Canucks beat Red Wings 3 2.
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Bowl Coaches Have Different Worries
Florida coach Doug Dickey and Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne head into the Gator Bowl with concerns over injured players and quarterback choices. Dickey hopes Darrell Carpenter and Joe Allen recover from ankle injuries in time. Claiborne weighs starting Larry Dick or Mark Manges. Florida is a one touch down favorite after a 9-2 season. Maryland is the ACC champion with strong defense. Don Gaffney leads Florida’s wishbone attack while Jimmy DuBose rushes for 1307 yards.
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Royal's halftimes spark Texas past Colorado in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Texas coach Darrell Royal delivered a steady halftime talk that rallied the Longhorns from a 21-7 deficit to beat Colorado 38-21 in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Lineman Bob Simmons and linebacker Bill Hamilton credited the speech with preventing a quit mindset as Texas surged in the second half. The Gator Bowl matchup will be telecast by ABC with about 65,000 in attendance.
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Russians Drub Rangers As Soviet Team Tops NHL Opener
New York 3 Rangers 7 as the Soviet Army squad dominates with precise passing and sharp skating. Steve Vickers scored early for New York, but Loktev’s visitors outplayed the home team with speed, control, and a flawless offense in their 796th sanctioned game victory.
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Beant Buffalo beat by Rick Martin and Danny Gare leads
In a hockey card style summary Detroit opened after an eight day gap and lost for the third straight game as Garry Monahan Don Lever and Bob LaLonde scored for Vancouver. Guy Charron notched his 16th and assisted on two KC scores as Scouts halted a win drought.
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Snyder scores burst lifts Cavs past Braves 111 88 rout
Cavs guard Dick Snyder broke out for 26 in the second half after a 10 point first half as Cleveland routed the Buffalo Braves 111 88. Snyder hit 15 of 24 from the floor and all six free throws to fuel Cleveland’s ninth win in 10 games.
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