Oklahoma Sooners Named 1974 AP National Champions
Oklahoma, 11 0, claimed the 1974 AP national title after overcoming a two year bowl and TV ban. Barry Switzer led the undefeated Sooners to 51 of 60 first place votes and 1,162 points as Southern California trailed with 1,050 points.
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American Football Coaches Association
Iowa State and Iowa tie after heated wrestling clash
Iowa State, led by Holm at 158 and Wagemann at 167, edged Iowa in a dual meet but failed to clinch victory as Gadson pinned Bud Palmer at 177 amid boos. Coaches Nichols and Kurdelmeier blamed officiating and clock calls, noting Campbell’s knee injury and a lingering struggle to finish. The Cy clones benefited from late reversals while Palmer and Campbell’s status loom for the Michigan State matchup.
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Bratkowski Returns as Packers Quarterback Coach
Zeke Bratkowski, famed Packers reserve QB from the 1960s championship run, rejoined Green Bay as QB coach. Bart Starr announced the move, with Starr now serving as head coach and general manager and starting quarterback for the club.
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Prep Cage Roundup Mid Prairie West Branch
In Mid Prairie West Branch action Randy Bush and teammates led by 14 from Ron Cooper and 6 by Gary Beckley, while West Branch counters with Mark Anderson and Dave Bub behind double digits. In Shellsburg Norway, Norway's Mike Boddicker 18 and Scott Staney 12 pace a 79 51 Shellsburg win.
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Anamosa Beats Linn Mar Behind Burke's 30 Point Night
Kevin Burke scored 30 as Anamosa toppled Linn Mar 63 to 57 in a Friday game. Anamosa used a strong second half zone to halt Linn Mar, which dropped to 1-5 on the season alongside Anamosa. Dana Lyon led Linn Mar with 26 points while Burke added 17 rebounds and 12 of 17 free throws.
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Viking Center star Scott Anderson arrested in Hannibal
Scott Anderson, reserve center for the Minnesota Vikings, was arrested early today in Hannibal on charges of disturbing the peace drunkenness and resisting arrest. Five officers used Mace to subdue the 6 ft 4 in 245 lb player after he resisted at Ferns Restaurant. Bond set at $225 and a Municipal Court appearance was scheduled with a possible continuance for practice.
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Indians Reject Mansion Offer
In Gresham Wisconsin armed Menominee Indians reject a bid to convert a northwoods mansion they hold into a tribal hospital. Spokesmen said the religious order that owns the 175 acre estate offered to run the hospital if kept under church control. The Indians insisted the land and buildings be turned over to them and rejected the offer unless the hospital would be under Indian control.
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MSU to Limit Crowd for Indiana Game
Jenison Field house will host no more than 6,500 fans for MSU versus second ranked Indiana due to a state fire marshal order. The limit follows last year's crowded Michigan State game when exit routes were found inadequate, prompting a pressure to add exits at roughly 180000 dollars, which remain incomplete.
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Iowa high school wrestling poll names Lisbon leaders
The Predicament newspaper ranks Lisbon and Cedar Rapids Jefferson atop Iowa high school wrestling in its first season poll. Areas cover AAA and AA divisions with leaders listed for six areas, noting Jefferson’s 41 dual wins and a recent loss to Washington that halted Jefferson’s 48-dual streak.
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President Ford Wins 1975 Theodore Roosevelt Award
Kansas City AP President Ford selected as the 1975 Theodore Roosevelt Award recipient by the NCAA for a career combining college athletics leadership and national achievement. The award will be presented January 7 at the NCAA convention in Washington. Ford played center for two Michigan national champion football teams and is the second president to receive the honor, following Dwight Eisenhower in 1967, with notable prior recipients including Byron White, Omar Bradley, and Jesse Owens.
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Shue Bristow Fined After 92 91 Loss to Bulls
Philadelphia 76ers coach Gene Shue and forward Allan Bristow were fined $1,000 each for misconduct after a 92-91 loss to Chicago on December 26. Norm Van Lier was fined $500 after being ejected following a second technical in the second quarter.
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Metro Area Scores Rise as Jett, Wash Win Big
Jett 81 Bettendorf 72 and Wash 98 Dubuque 66 lead a flurry of high school basketball results across the region. Iowa City 78 Kennedy 59. Anamosa 43 Linn Mar 57. many other games feature close margins and dominant wins influencing league standings.
National League Buffalo and California battle to 2 2
National League action ends in a 2 2 tie as Buffalo and California play to a draw. World Association scores show San Diego 2 Minnesota 2 and Phoenix 3 Edmonton 3 New England 5 Toronto 3 in another set of matches.
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700th Win For Mullen In Iowa Girls Basketball Win
Monticello coach Bob Mullen became the first Iowa high school girls coach to reach 700 career wins as Monticello defeated Independence 62 to 49 in the first round of the Monticello Holiday Tournament. Mullen’s career stands at 700 wins and 248 losses after 36 seasons including stints at Collins and Sacred Heart of Monticello.
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Wrestling Falls: Local Matches Result in Mixed Weights
Two duals shown with multiple weight classes and results. Notable bouts include Rick Pettinger at 112 pounds winning in 2:33, Dan Krapii at heavyweight pinning in 8, and Charles City hosting Oelwein with varied decisions. Several wrestlers across 105 to 168 pounds posted wins and losses in a crowded scoring page.
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