Pitt Panthers Win National College Football Title
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers finished 12-0 by routing Georgia 27-3 in the Sugar Bowl and were named national champions by The Associated Press. Pitt earned 59 of 62 first place votes and 1,234 of 1,240 possible points, with Southern California second and Michigan third in the final poll. Coach Johnny Majors commented on the historic achievement as he prepared to depart for Tennessee.
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Turner buys majority stake in NBA Hawks amid Braves suspension
Ted Turner, already suspended by baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, acquired more than 50 percent of the Atlanta Hawks and named Mike Storen as general manager. Storen, 41, replaces Bud Seretean. Tom Cousins remains on the board as Hawks struggle at 12-26.
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Muhammad Ali Wife Awarded Nearly Two Million in Divorce
Khalilah Ali wins a divorce from heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali. A Chicago circuit judge awards her custody of their four children and a settlement close to two million dollars. Ali did not attend the hearing, where she was the sole witness.
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Raiders Ready for Super Bowl XI Scout Mission at Irvine
Oakland head coach John Madden leads a scouting party to UC Irvine and Newport Beach ahead of Super Bowl XI. The piece notes Vikings coach Bud Grant’s prior travel misadventures and the teams’ various training arrangements, including bus rides and hotel sitings, as the game approaches.
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College Kicker Excites Football Scouts
Pro scouts jostle over Tony Franklin the barefoot Texas A&M kicker as he nears pro eligibility. He kicked a 62 yard field goal in the Sun Bowl and a 65 yard NCAA record during the season, with questions about shoes and crossbar dimensions pending pro rules.
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Notre Dame Slumps After Loss to Princeton in Sloppy Game
Notre Dame, ranked No 8, suffered a 76 62 road defeat to unranked Princeton as turnovers and free throw disparity plagued the Irish. Coach Digger Phelps lamented fault in ball handling after the Tigers leveraged a tight defense and sharp ball movement to extend their 7 2 record.
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College Basketball Scores Tallied Across Regions
In major action across the East Midwest and West teams posted varied results. Notable wins included Detroit 105 over Buffalo 74 and Penn State 98 over Colgate 59. Kentucky edged Georgia in OT and Virginia defeated Roanoke 93 to 79.
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Kuhn Powers Main Issue in Finley Suit
Federal judge reframes a 3.5 million suit by Oakland A’s owner Charles Finley against baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The central question is whether Kuhn had authority to void the June sales of star players Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue to the Red Sox and Yankees.
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Dons Top AP Poll After Rainbow Classic Triumph
The undefeated University of San Francisco Dons rise to No. 1 in the AP Top Twenty after a 15-0 week, earning 963 points and 28 first place votes. Michigan drops to No. 5 following an overtime loss, while Cincinnati and Kentucky climb. Notre Dame falls from No. 2 to No. 8 after a loss to Kentucky.
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Bowler Learns Pro Circuit Is Not All Glitter
Akron AP report tracks Ron Bell from a 212 205 203 amateur run to a failed PBA bid. Bell of Wadsworth owes about 5000 to five sponsors. earned 4220 on tour, finished 14th at Portland, sells most of his bowling gear and works part time. He laments debt and considers bankruptcy while hoping to repay creditors.
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