Huskers face pivotal Iowa State clash at Memorial Stadium
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne calls Saturday's game the most important in his career as No. 2 Nebraska eyes at least a share of the Big Eight title with a win over Iowa State. Tony Davis chases Nebraska rushing records amid playoff implications and Cyclone quarterback Buddy Hardeman is praised for an explosive offense.
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Ohio State Michigan heavy favorites to win
Ohio State and Michigan were heavy favorites in key Big Ten showdowns on Saturday as they chase a November 22 clash that could decide the conference title and a Rose Bowl bid. Michigan led Illinois by 20 points, while Ohio State held a huge edge over Minnesota.
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Deer season closes Sunday in Nebraska
Nebraska's firearm deer season will close a half hour after sunset Sunday. The State Game Commission reminded hunters with permits. Outdoor activity has been slow this week but should pick up this weekend. Waterfowl have begun arriving in larger numbers in western Nebraska offering good shooting potential.
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Huskers Poised to Beat Cyclones in Key Big Eight Showdown
Sports columnist predicts Nebraska will defeat Iowa State at home to stay unbeaten and keep the lead in the Big Eight while Oklahoma faces Missouri in Columbia. He notes Nebraska's No 2 national ranking and an outside shot at the national title, with Orange Bowl implications if the Sooners win and tie Nebraska.
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Bowl scouts map Big 8 bowls and late possibilities
Traveling scouts focus on four games Colorado at Kansas Missouri at Oklahoma Notre Dame at Pittsburgh Navy at Georgia Tech as eight teams chase postseason. Kansas hosts Colorado while Oklahoma faces Missouri in a key battle. Notre Dame is favored at Pittsburgh. Navy and Georgia Tech seek wins to bolster Liberty and Peach Bowl chances.
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Bowling results from Columbus Bowl and Boulevard Lanes
Columbus Bowl lists Lutheran League led by Mike Mueller 235 and Gary Badie 580 with all spare games. Viergutz Lumber 2461. Vic Wilke 150. Marv Wurdeman 226. Pawnee League Bernie Moran 232 and 577. ABC Coating 937. Cesh Swine System 2629. Dean Kallenbach 203. Dale Ryba 204. Thursday Matinee Lin da McPhail 199 and Ben Pensick 514. Polkas 696 and 1860. Boulevard Lanes Major League Larry Zywiec 244 and Dan Gloor 622. D and L 883 2495. Don Semin 205. Martin
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Gasparella resigns as Carnegie Mellon football coach
Joe Gasparella, a former Notre Dame quarterback and Steelers alum, steps down after 13 seasons as CMU head coach. He went 45-60-1, led the team to a 5-3 record this season, and was made full-time last July by athletic director Jim Banner for program improvement.
Leo Lomski Dies at 72 Aberdeen Boxer of Roaring Twenties
The Aberdeen native known as the Aberdeen Assassin died at his Grayland home at 72. A light heavyweight with 275 fights, he earned $275 per figure of his era and fought 17 Madison Square Garden main events. He beat James Braddock twice and faced Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom six times.
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Celtics Fall in All Star Style Battle at Capital Centre
Washington Bullets edged the Boston Celtics 110-107 as Dave Bing led with 24 points and Jo Jo White scored 29 for the Celtics. Wes Unseld sealed it with free throws after a late Boston rally despite Havlicek and Chenier defensive stands. Other NBA results include New York over Houston 108-102 and Phoenix 106 Seattle 103.
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First World Series Opens With Boston and Pittsburgh
On October 1, 1903 the first World Series game pitted the Boston Americans against the Pittsburgh Nationals. Pittsburgh captured the series with a 5 to 3 victory.
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