Huskers primed to rise as top team in college football
Nebraska faces LSU in the Sugar Bowl with a shot at reclaiming the No. 1 ranking. Key figures include Nebraskan receiver notes and coach Devaney praising LSU’s defense, while LSU’s Mike Anderson and Casanova lead a stout unit. Nebraska’s offense features tailback Joe Orduma and dual quarterbacks Tagge and Brownson, aiming to ruin LSU’s bid and position for a top spot.
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Oklahoma Sooners face Tide tonight
Oklahoma meets Alabama in the 12th Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in Houston. Coach Chuck Fairbanks shifts to the wishbone, aiming for a sharper offense while Alabama relies on defense and senior leadership. Alabama’s Beattie Bryant presides over a defense sharpened by turnovers, in a bid to upset a Sooner attack featuring Joe Wylie and a passing game to test the Tide.
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Bowl Predictions From Start To End Of Season
Start Starts By Paul Ernst forecasts a crowded bowl page with Nebraska versus LSU hopes, Notre Dame, Texas, Ohio State, Stanford and Oklahoma matchups. The column bets on Huskers 20 14 over LSU, notes Archie Manning health, and predicts several bowl winners including Oakland 24 Baltimore 10 and Dallas 17.
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Cold weather looms over Colt Raider championship clash
Baltimore Colts visit the Oakland Raiders in a frigid playoff game as wind and a poorly conditioned field threaten play. Temperatures near freezing and fierce gusts at Memorial Stadium complicate the contest with crosswinds and rough footing.
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CHS grapplers travel to Norfolk for Saturday invite
Columbus High wrestling team heads to Norfolk Saturday January 2 for an eight team invitational including defending champ Beatrice. Events start 10 30 am with consolation finals at 6 34 pm and finals to follow. Columbus entries include Baruch Speicher Ball Speicher NePreece Volnek Johnson Mohrman Tura Mohtrean Kobza Nyffeler. Next dual set for January 3 at Millard.
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Brodie listens to coach as Niners eye Cowboys
San Francisco quarterback Brodie has been studying Dallas defense under guidance of coach Dick Nolan. Nolan, former Cowboys coach, says his insight won’t give the 49ers an edge in the NFC title game as both teams anticipate changes and strategic adjustments from Tom Landry.
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Columbus Swimming Relays Set for Saturday
Columbus hosts its third annual Swimming Relays Saturday starting at 10 a.m. in the Family Pool with five teams including Fremont Norfolk Grand Island Hastings and Devabe Bryan. Columbus aims to improve after finishing fifth last year while divers and medley events feature top local swimmers and records.
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George Allen Takes 2 Week Vacation After Rams Firing
George Allen begins a two week vacation following his firing by Los Angeles Rams president Dan Reeves. This marks the second time in two years Reeves terminated Allen by telephone. The prior dismissal occurred on Christmas Eve, but Reeves rehired him after public outcry and threats of a players’ strike.
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Cardinals trip Columbus in first Millard tournament clash
Columbus High fell 76-71 to South Sioux City in the first Millard tournament game. Terry Honal and Seys paced SSC while Columbus battled with strong middle quarters but struggled with turnovers and foul trouble. Hansen led Columbus with 20 points and Zimmerman added 17 as SSC pulled away late.
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Bowl sponsors kids tourney at Columbus Bowl Christmas event
The Columbus Bowl hosted its lth annual Kids Christmas Tournament with youth bowlers posting notable scores. In junior girls doubles Mary fruex and July Anson led with 1106 total, Debbie Gates and Deanna Ryba followed at 1049, while bantam results included Vicki Wilcox and Janice Uden at 624 and Patté Cave with Jaye Stone at 581. Junior girls singles saw Judy Anson win 539, Gates 537. Bantam girls singles crowned Shari Haldiman at 338 with Wilcox second. Junior boys doubles led by Tandy Kurtenbach and Leslie Kamm at 1015, with Angzona 589 in junior boys singles. Bantam boys doubles won by Dave Engquist and Pat Paree at 589, Dan Foree and Tim Cave 577. Bantam boys singles topped by Gary Sansoni at 904, Mila Teves second. Trophy awards announced for winners. Olsen Under Knife. Merlin Olsen, Rams tackle, to undergo knee surgery January 4.
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Husker five trounced in Joop finals
Kansas used its inside height and a zona defense to overwhelm Nebraska in the Big Eight Tournament final, 72 to 52. Dave Robisch and Roger Brown powered the Jayhawks to a 15-5 start and a 36-2 halftime lead, while Nebraska shot only 28 percent. Chuck Jura led Nebrasketball with 18.
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Sun Devils Win Peach Bowl Showdown Over Tar Heels
Arizona State defeated North Carolina 48 to 26 in the Peach Bowl as Monroe Eley, a Nashville native and ASU sophomore, ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns. The Sun Devils, trailing briefly near halftime, surged ahead with a burst of four touchdowns in under six minutes.
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UCLA Faces Trouble Before 77-64 Victory in Steel Bowl
UCLA the No 1 team overcame a challenge from Pittsburgh to win 77-64 in the Steel Bowl. Other top teams also endured tense finishes as Kentucky beat South Carolina by a hair and Marquette toppled Wisconsin in contests across the Holiday tournaments.
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