Last Chance Bowl Predictions From a Cold Columbus Day
The writer previews several bowls with Nebraska and Texas Tech in the Bluebonnet game, expecting Nebraska to win by a touchdown despite Tech's top ten rating. Also predicts Georgia over Pittsburgh, Houston over Maryland, Colorado vs Ohio State, and Michigan in the Rose Bowl with TV and radio plans noted.
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Mother of two coaches sits on winning side during game
The Nuggets routed the Pistons 123 to 106 as Larry Brown faced his brother Herb's club. David Thompson led Denver with 29 points while Bob Lanier topped Detroit with 25. Other results include Golden State 124 Chicago 106 and Cleveland 105 Seattle 100.
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North Stars Earn A Tie In Montreal Nailbiter
The Minnesota North Stars battled the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-5 draw after Ernie Hicke tied with 56 seconds left. Coach Ted Harris called a road tie a victory and the result left Minnesota 7-20-9 and in a three way tie for third in the Smythe Division.
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Harris
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Plan strike at Superdome in New Orleans
A Service Employees International Union spokesman said members voted Thursday night to strike the Louisiana Superdome before Saturday's Sugar Bowl game to get a head start on the action.
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UPI
Service Employes International Union
Louisiana Superdome
Bowling Junior and Bantam Columbus Bowl Christmas Tourney Results
Readable results from the Christmas tournament include Junior Boys Doubles led by Tony Fyfe and Gerald Studio with 1.080 and Junior Boys Singles led by Randy Wennekamp at 617. Denise Thomsen and Ann Grant top Junior Girls Doubles with 1,043 while Denise Thomsen wins Junior Girls Singles at 564. Bantam divisions list Pat Pensick and Mark Grennan 617 in doubles and Cletus Arnsmith top Bantam Boys with 372 in singles. Boulevard Lanes and Columbus Bowl show additional league totals and individual scores across multiple events.
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Gerald Studio
Chris Nelson
Craig Junghoene
Alan Anson
Dan Determan
Tom Gee
Kevin Korte
Randy Sedlacek
Mike Determan
Joe Pensick
John Eckholt
Randy Wennekamp
Tom Fer
Dirk White
Larry Messersmith
Ryan Lewis
Denise Thomsen
Ann Grant
Pam Thomsen
Chris Cook
Kelly Korte
Jo Blessen
Melinda Leves
Sally Wilkinson
Ann Green
Aimee Mosely
Melinda Levos
Genny Borowick
Pat Pensick
Mark Grennan
Cletus Arasmith
Todd Stepanek
Curt Hack
Jeff Becher
Todd Bator
Pete Hoffman
Casey Conrad
Jim Puckett
Cletus Arnsmith
Mike Quattroceh
Dan Borowiak
Dennis Wilcox
Tony Robok
Ken Sliva
Gail Jones
Micki Senften
Rey Borowiak
Traci Ryba
Sarah Karnik
Joan Levos
Cindy Arndt
Jody Stone
Jaci Ryba
Mona Hack
Race Card Snowed Out at Buffalo Raceway
Buffalo Raceway canceled its Thursday night racing card due to heavy snow. An Erie County sheriff's office advisory warned motorists of hazardous driving in the area south of Buffalo, informing the decision to cancel the program.
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Beavers lose title game to Walthill at Wayne State tourney
St. Edward Beavers fall 87 75 in the Wayne State Holiday tournament final as Walthill erupts for 32 points in the final period. Brad Williams leads St. Edward with 24, Greg Stevens 20, Dritt Rosane 18. Donnie Archer tops Walthill with 34, Randy Stansberry 18, George Loose 15, Eddie Stansberry 10. St. Edward next plays Hastings St. Cecilia on Jan 7 in the Fullerton Invitational.
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Wide Swath of Nebraska Holiday Tournament Scores
Nebraska basketball scores from multiple holiday tournaments across Lincoln Ralston Hampton and Kearney area venues. Notable results include Lincoln High 6 Millard 59 and Lincoln Southeast 42, Briar Cliff 74 Kearney State 67 in overtime, Wayne State 79 Northern Colorado 69 in women’s clash, and several prep division matchups across the state with numerous consolation and championship outcomes.
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Not Ordinary Year in Sports Highlights Milestones
Milton Richman reviews a landmark 1976 sports year. Nadia Comaneci’s perfection at Montreal headlines a season with UCLA’s Rose Bowl win, Oklahoma’s Orange Bowl claim, pro baseball labor disputes resolved by commissioner fiat, Toronto joining the AL, Messersmith’s signing drama, Ray Floyd’s Masters victory, a rebuilt Yankee Stadium, Ali’s sharp two fights, and the Montreal Canadiens’ return.
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Jimmy Young
Richard Dunn
Montreal Canadiens
Ski conditions in Colorado and notable sports shocks
Colorado ski areas reported varied conditions with new snow at only one location, several bases listed as adequate or packed powder. The text also recounts several major sports moves and titles including hockey, basketball, boxing retirements, and a World Series sweep, ending with New Year wishes.
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Colorado Ohio State Orange Bowl TV blackout lifted
A South Florida TV blackout for the Orange Bowl game between Colorado and Ohio State has been lifted though about 4000 seats remain unsold.
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