Pitt Rips Kansas in Sun Bowl rout
Pitt quarterback Robert Haygood sparked a 33-19 victory over Kansas in El Paso. Haygood rushed for 101 yards, completed 8 of 11 passes, and directed a powerful wishbone attack as Tony Dorsett and Elliott Walker added two touchdowns each. The youthful Pitt squad, with 372 rushing yards, dominated from the opening.
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49ers Fire Dick Nolan After Eight Seasons
SAN FRANCISCO AP Dick Nolan was fired Friday as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. President and GM Louis G Spadia named candidates but did not reveal names. Nolan, 43, posted a 54-53-6 record with the club, including 5-8 in 1975 and 14-24 the last three years. He led the team to 1970-71-72 division titles but playoff losses to Dallas each season. Nolan played for the Giants and Cowboys before moving into coaching. The firing ends his eight season tenure with the 49ers. The piece also notes a Northwood Open ice skating derby on Sunday December 28 at the Hou Dennis-Manhattan rink starting 10 p.m. Registration from 2-1 p.m.
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8th Straight Iowa State Loss in Big Eight Opener
Kansas State defeated winless Iowa State 81 67 in the Big Eight preseason tourney first round. Chuckie Williams led with 24 points, Evans added 19, Ivy scored 20 for Iowa State amid foul trouble. Missouri beat Oklahoma State 79 69 as Jim Kennedy and others closed out the game.
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Indiana Easy Wins Over Columbia In Holiday Festival Opener
Top ranked Indiana cruised 106-43 past Columbia at Madison Square Garden advancing to the semifinals against Manhattan. Benson led six players in double figures with 15 points while Wilkerson added five assists as Indiana built a 20-14 edge before subs widened it to a 46 point advantage.
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Arizona State Pulls Off Fiesta Bowl Comeback Victory
Arizona State and Nebraskas clash ends 17-14 as Rennis Sproul directs a fourth down gamble that pays off. Mortensen connects with Jefferson for a 14 yard score then Kush kicks a 20 yard field goal to seal the Sun Devils season with a win over Nebraska.
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AP Sports report analyzes NFL matchups with focus on home fields decided by merit. It questions Cardinals Rams weather and defense, notes Steelers Raiders Vikings favorites, and mentions players Bert Jones Bradshaw Harris Anderson and Staubach.
Sports Roundup features coaches moves and random notes
Jackie Sherrill, ex Iowa State aide and current LoPL assistant coach Johnny Majors staff, takes Washington State head football job. Hockey picks Dan Blackburn as New England Whalers leader after Jack Kelley resigns. Minor-league recalls, ticket problems, speed skating trials, and bowl injuries wrap a broad sports roundup.
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Untitled collage of 1960s college sports results
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Minnesota Still Perfect in Pillsbury Classic Night Win
Minnesota near flawless 86 7 victory over Penn State to reach championship game. Gophers to face Creighton University after Creighton beat Butler in opener. Inside play by Michael Thompson and Ray Williams sparked the team, with a 43 26 halftime edge.
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