Tarkenton Returns to Dallas in NFC Clash
Fran Tarkenton relives the 1966 Cotton Bowl scramble as he leads the Vikings against the Cowboys in the NFC championship. Dallas, led by coach Tom Landry, faces Tarkenton’s elusive moves and accuracy while eyeing revenge on a field where he once torched them. The veteran QB is 0-3 lifetime against Dallas from his Giants and Vikings stints.
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Huskers Ready For Cotton Bowl Showdown With Texas
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne brings the 1970s era team to Dallas for a Cotton Bowl prep week ahead of New Year's Day clash with Texas. Osborne notes a strong motivation to win and compares Texas with equal personnel, while Texas coach Darrell Royal favors the late-arrival plan for focus and comfort at home.
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Dawson Named NFL Man of Year
Kansans City quarterback Len Dawson voted 1973 NFL Man of the Year for athletic skill and civic service by fans. He will receive a bronze gladiator trophy and be honored at the AFC championship in Miami. A $20000 Len Dawson college scholarship fund will be created in the Kansas City area with additional $1000 scholarships named for top vote getters from other BS NEL teams.
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Long and Short Star in ABA as Teams Winners
Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 38 points to lift the Bucks 123 to 130 over the Cavaliers. Calvin Murphy added 33 as Houston beat Kansas City Omaha 110 to 95. Milwaukee secured Larry Costello's 3rd coaching win and the Bucks 300th franchise victory. Cincinnati—no.
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Cougars Lead ABA Race Despite Cunningham Hospital Stay
The Carolina Cougars stay atop the ABA East after a 105 9 victory over the New York Nets as Billy Cunningham recovers from kidney surgery. Ed Manning and McClain contributed 18 and 19 points with a league record 12 steals by McClain. Kentucky, Virginia, Memphis, and Utah won elsewhere with strong defensive performances.
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Bowl Weekend Begins With Mixed Matchups Across 1973 Ends
News and notes from college bowls highlight Auburn versus Missouri in the Sun Bowl and Georgia versus Maryland in the Peach Bowl as 16 teams close the 1973 season. Maryland earned an 8-3 mark under Jerry Claiborne, while Tulane sits at 9-2 as the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl looms next.
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Injured race car driver Lee Kunzman may be released soon
UPI reports Lee Kunzman 29 of Guttenburg Iowa may leave his San Antonio Community Hospital private room this week. He was in intensive care after a December 1 crash at Ontario Motor Speedway and is listed as fair. Bennie Ellender coverage in Houston notes wide open bowls with Houston and Tulane, plus Gator and Sugar Bowls as January landmarks.
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