Nebraska’s loss Texas Tech’s gain in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
Texas Tech and Nebraska prepare for the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston with Odessa, Texas standouts Rodney Allison and Dave Butterfield set to clash. Allison spurned Nebraska after deciding to play defense, while Butterfield anchors Nebraska’s defense against Tech’s balanced attack led by Sammy Williams. Both teams practiced in the Astrodome ahead of the 7 p.m. CST kickoff.
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Jet president Iselin dies hours after luncheon
Phil Iselin 74 president of the New York Jets and Monmouth Park collapsed dead in his office less than two hours after lunch with Jets staff and NFL leaders including Commissioner Rozelle. Iselin had been weighing a coaching decision following Lou Holtz's departure and was at his desk when found.
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Florida Texas clash looms in Sun Bowl workouts
Florida coach Doug Dickey and Texas A&M mentor Emory Bellard weigh a showdown in El Paso after brief workouts. A&M ranked defense faces Florida offense led by quarterback Jimmy Fisher as both squads anticipate a close Sunday 3 p.m. EST kickoff.
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Dooley Tightens Workload for Sugar Bowl Showdown
Georgia coach Vince Dooley trimmed Tuesday practice to preserve stamina for the Sugar Bowl against No. 1 Pittsburgh. He worries about stopping Tony Dorsett as Pitt seeks victory while Dorsett focuses on a pro career and future wealth.
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Nobles sparks comeback as Kansas fends off Oklahoma in OT
Kansas trailed by 11 before Hert Nobles drew on frustration to fuel an 8-0 surge in overtime and power a 74-70 win over Oklahoma. Donnie Von Moore added 16 points as Kansas erased the deficit in the closing minutes. John McCullough led Oklahoma with 25. Colorado upset Nebraska 55-50 in the other first round.
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New formula shoots losing streak for Kings
The Kansas City Kings snapped a four game skid with a 113-106 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brian Taylor scored a season high 29 points on 11 of 14 shooting while Richard Washington added 20 points as KC hit 60.8 percent from the floor and held a late lead aided by key fouls and free throws.
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Mississippi State Upsets Wake Forest In Kiwanis Classic
Mississippi State handed 10th ranked Wake Forest its first loss in eight games, 88-83, to advance to the Kiwanis-Old Dominion Classic final in Norfolk. Freshman Ricky Brown led with 29 points and 14 rebounds, supported by Gary Hooker 18 and Ray White 15.
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McMillen sparks Knicks past Rockets with 31 points
Tom McMillen powered New York to a 111 99 win over Houston scoring a career high 31 points amid injuries to McAdoo Haywood and Monroe. Lonnie Shelton added 24 and Jim McMillian and Walt Frazier had 18 each as Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston with 17.
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