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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
5
Karen Ellis crowns a national long jump record as the Cross Country team from Country Club faces the state meet. The KWGA state title goes to the team while Comet girls finish second. Dick Ray earns elevation to KU varsity in a state track meet as a fresh CHS track squad claims podium.
Alabama and Notre Dame meet in New Orleans for the national title as the No. 1 Crimson Tide at 11-0 faces No. 3 Irish at 10-0 in Tulane Stadium with a sellout crowd of 80,000. Coaches Bryant and Parseghian stress history and high stakes as other bowl games cap the season.
Fran Tarkenton led the Vikings past Dallas 27 10 to clinch the NFC crown and a Super Bowl VII berth against Miami. John Gilliam and Bob Bryant provided key plays as Minnesota built a 10 0 halftime lead and withstood four Dallas turnovers.
Chanute High teams across basketball track wrestling golf and more posted strong showings in 1973. Highlights include Chris Harris and Dick Ray earning all state mentions, Karen Ellis breaking a national long jump record, and the football squad finishing 6-3 under Jerry Barnum with a late loss to Iola. Other clubs achieved regional titles and school records.
Miami Dolphins, after a 27-10 win over the Oakland Raiders, advance to Super Bowl VIII in Houston. Coach Don Shula aims to equal Vince Lombardi by winning back to back titles, with star Larry Csonka rushing 117 yards and three touchdowns.
Missouri Tigers capture their third straight Big Eight preseason tourney title with an 80-78 victory over Iowa State in the finals on Saturday night marking a continued streak of tournament success.
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