Gophers star Musselman ejected in Lobos game rout
Minnesota faced a 102-68 loss to New Mexico in the Lobo Invitational as coach Bill Musselman was ejected after three technical fouls. Norm Ellenberger’s Lobos, led by Bernard Hardin with 21 in 21 minutes, shot 67 percent and outrebounded the Gophers 37-22 as Minnesota trailed 18-3 early.
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WCHA weekend schedule features tight standings chase
The Western Collegiate Hockey Association plans Friday and Saturday games as Denver and Wisconsin share first on 16 points. Minnesota Duluth upset Denver twice earlier, while Wisconsin beat Yale in non league play. Friday matches include Michigan at Denver and Wisconsin at Michigan State among others. The top eight teams reach the playoffs starting March 5 with NCAA bids in Boston March 13-15.
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Tarkenton Leads Vikings Past Cowboys to NFC Title
Fran Tarkenton shed his loser's tag as the Minnesota Vikings clinched the National Football Conference title with a 27-10 victory over Dallas. Tarkenton sparked a late drive for a Super Bowl VIII showdown with Miami, insisting team effort wins games. Cowboys rookie Golden Richards opened scoring with a 63 yard return before a roaring Texas Stadium crowd.
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Vikings Beat Cowboys in 54 Yard Touchdown Play
John Gilliam outpaced Dallas defenders Mel Renfro and Cornell Green for a 54 yard TD after Fran Tarkenton’s scrambled pass. Bob Bryant’s 63 yard interception return sealed the victory as Minnesota built a 10-0 halftime edge and Cowboys unraveled with six miscues.
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Dolphins halt Raiders to clinch AFC crown
Miami, led by Larry Csonka's 117 yards and three touchdowns, defeated Oakland 27 10 to win the American Conference title. The Dolphins advance to their third straight Super Bowl, seeking back to back championships and matching a rare NFL feat.
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Russians Remain Undefeated with 5-2 Win Over Czechs
Valeriy Kahrlamov scored twice to spark the Soviet Union past Czechoslovakia 5-2 in the World Cup Hockey Tournament. The Russians broke a 2-2 tie with three goals in the final period, moving toward a matchup against the U S in Colorado Springs, while the Czechs finish 2-1 in the event.
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Bryant seals Vikings win with 63 yard interception return
Minnesota cornerback Bob Bryant said there was no guesswork in his 63 yard interception return for a touchdown that sealed the Vikings 27 10 NFC title victory over Dallas. He also had two picks in the game and credited team effort as Fran Tarkenton guided to the Super Bowl. Gilliam caught two TD passes and Tarkenton praised the scramble as part of a winning performance.
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College football stacks up in a packed slate this week
Cliff Morlan surveys Notre Dame Alabama Rose Bowl plans and Woody Hayes Ohio State in a big week. He forecasts Alabama to edge Notre Dame, Ohio State versus USC, and previews Vikings and Cowboys in Dallas with Tarkenton and Csonka driving a potential Super Bowl run.
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Wiblemo tops NCC Holiday Tournament as All Tourney ace
South Dakota State guard Ron Wiblemo 6-foot Mitchell junior captured the AP Most Outstanding Player award at the NCC Holiday Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls. He led with 68 points in three games and 24 points with 10 assists in the title win over North Dakota State.
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