Nebraska tops Oklahoma in epic No 1 vs No 2 showdown
No 1 Nebraska beat No 2 Oklahoma 35 31 in Norman in a game described as a clash of promotion and product with both teams gripping the finale. Jerry Tagge directed a late drive as Jeff Kinney broke free for key runs to seal the Sugar Bowl bound Cornhuskers victory.
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Jeff Kinney
Nebraska and Oklahoma battle for No 2 after dominant NU win
Nebraska crushed Oklahoma 35-31 in the Game of the Decade, clinching the Big Eight title and leaving the national picture in flux. Alabama and Auburn loom behind Oklahoma, with a high stakes SEC showdown likely reshaping the No 2 ranking alongside the ongoing Nebraska clash.
Staubach Leads Cowboys To Key Victory At Washington
Dallas beats Washington 28-21 as Roger Staubach, now No. 1 quarterback, throws two TD passes and runs for a score. The Cowboys improve to 8-3 after an 89 yard kickoff return by Isaac Thomas. Detroit also deposes Kansas City 32-21 with Greg Landry starring. Other NFL games listed include New Orleans vs Green Bay and Chicago at Miami.
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Champion road racers get under way today
The American Road Race of Champions opens today at Road Atlanta with three days of racing to crown national champions in Formula Ford, Formula Super Vee, C and D sports racing and G and H production. Kurt Reinold suffered serious head injuries in a qualifying crash. Gordon Smiley will start on the pole in Formula Ford, while Harry Ingle tops the Formula Super Vee field.
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Sullivan wins Heisman edging Ed Marinaro for top honor
Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy with 355 first place votes and 1,597 points, edging Cornell running back Ed Marinaro. Sullivan led Auburn to a 9-0 season and a Sugar Bowl bid, amid Ivy League snub and national debate over competition level.
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Oklahoma
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All Stars Pick Included Arlington Burr & Burton Players
MVS soccer All Stars spot three from Rutland Arlington High School and two from Burr & Burton Manchester. backs Lee Owen and Dave Hoyt and lineman John Halbur represent Arlington. Bill Cairns and Gary Baker from Burr & Burton. Others named include Rich Chambers Pat Pullinen Steve Martel Lyman Morgan Stu Westin Tim Dubanovich. Coach of the year is Butch Plimpton of Black River.
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Pat Pullinen
Steve Martel
Black River High School
Ludlow
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Proctor
Tim Dubanovich
Springfield
Butch Plimpton
Black River
Bump jumping planned by Prospect Ski Club
Prospect Mountain ski club outlines a busy season with Junior Instruction Program for ages 8 plus, cross country for under 14, Alpine racing teams, and a new bump jumping feature for beginners. Adults and families can join touring programs. registrations and equipment sales info are available from Mrs. Thomas D. Steffen.
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Mt. Anthony Country Club
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