Cowboys and Falcons clash in high stakes playoff opener
Dallas coach Tom Landry says a Super Bowl run requires three high level performances. The Cowboys host Atlanta in a defensive grinder as Denver visits Pittsburgh in a key AFC battle.
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Cornets Rally Past Milwaukee In Tight WBL Finish
Iowa remains unbeaten at 5-0 after Rhonda Penquite sinks a 12 foot jumper with one second left to beat Milwaukee 93-92. Joan Uhl leads with 23 points and 17 rebounds as Denise Sharps and D K Thomas spark late surge.
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ISU Names Wagner as Assistant Athletic Director
Iowa State University announced the hire of David B. Wagner, currently at Vanderbilt, as assistant athletic director. Wagner replaces Max Urick and will start February 1, 1979, bringing experience from Ohio University and Florida State.
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Cryovac tops C R Police in tight unbeaten clash
Cryovac won 66 to 64 as McCall scored 22 and Arnold 20 in a close Salvation Army Center league game. Pexa led the losers with 34 while Chihak had 19 for LeFebvre in a 66 59 victory over Amana. Post Office defeated Nash Finch 59 34 behind McFadden's 12. Wichita State named Willie Jeffries its first black head football coach after a six week search.
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South Carolina State
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Notre Dame Invades Kentucky in Freedom Hall Clash
Notre Dame, ranked No. 2, faces No. 15 Kentucky before an expected 17 000 sellout at Freedom Hall. Kyle Macy leads Kentucky with 12.8 PPG and 33 assists. Kelly Tripuka paces Notre Dame at 15.4 PPG and 6.8 RPG as Hall notes shooting could decide the game.
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Onside kick sparks South Blue-Gray Classic win
In Montgomery the South All-Stars beat the Blue 28 24 as Louisville coach Vince Gibson credited the Gray defensive line for stopping the run all day and Chris Hill of Kentucky scored the decisive one foot TD after a late Blue rally. Duke QB Mike Dunn added a TD and a pass, with Nathan Poole and Tom Rozantz key early drives.
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