Cobb Faces Holmes In WBA WBC Title Bid At AstroDome
Randy Tex Cobb, the 5th ranked heavyweight, meets Larry Holmes in Houston for the WBC title bid after a year of delays and injuries. Cobb promises focus and seeks a historic upset with a guaranteed 700000 up to 1 million against Holmes who earns about 22 million from the bout. Holmes defends while denying racism charges and praises Cobb as a worthy challenger.
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Sugar Bowl contenders eye New Orleans showdown
Top ranked Georgia and No 2 Penn State confront one last hurdle before an Jan 1 Sugar Bowl meeting in New Orleans. Georgia hosts Georgia Tech while Penn State battles Pittsburgh in a key rivalry playoff scenario that could reshape the national title picture.
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Cal Bears win in bizarre nine player kickoff return
Pac 10 officials ruled Cal violated legal formation with nine players on the field at kickoff but upheld California’s 25 20 victory over Stanford. Kevin Moen’s 57 yard return featured five laterals as Cal broke through a surprised Stanford band and bench.
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Big battle with Nebraska Friday
Nebraska and Oklahoma, ranked No. 3 and No. 11, meet in Lincoln Friday in a clash that could decide the Big Eight title and a shot at the Orange Bowl. Osborne’s Huskers, 9-1, seek to extend seven-game win streak. Switzer’s Sooners, 8-2, look to rebound after early losses and claim a shot at the national crown.
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Ward still unsure about football after Cornell career
Cornell flanker John Ward laments his upcoming end of football as he weighs pro options. He set multiple school records, contributed to a transformed team culture, and eyed NFL chances despite concussion worries. Ward plans graduate study if football does not proceed.
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Ron) Corbett
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All Midwest Conference South honors go to Cornell and Coe players
The 1982 All Midwest Conference South football squad includes 13 from Coe and Cornell with Cornell leading eight honorees led by quarterback Mike Bennett and wide receiver Todd Ramsey. Coe follows with four defensive standouts including Bruce Pleggenkuhle and Steve Vincent, plus Paul Wagner on offense.
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