Huskers Vote to Reject Fiesta Bowl Invitation
Nebraska players voted 47 to 13 not to accept a Fiesta Bowl bid, preferring the Orange Bowl if they defeat Oklahoma. Coach Tom Osborne said the team aims to win the Big Eight title and earn Orange Bowl qualification, while Bear Bryant questioned Sugar/ Cotton bowl lobbying.
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Bryant pressures bowls to favor Penn State over Big Eight
Alabama coach Bear Bryant says he recommended Penn State for a bowl after pressuring committees to pick opponents. He claims he can influence invitations, urging rivals to accept Penn State while Big Eight teams miss major bowls as Colorado goes to Astro-Bluebonnet and Nebraska faces possible Fiesta or Cotton.
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Oklahoma
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Colorado
Sooners
Georgia
Florida
Maryland
Prairie Duck Movements Highlight Late Oct Cold Snap
The Ducks Unlimited report notes warm early November weather but a cold late October wave drove major migrations. Mallards bluebills and ringnecks moved from Manitoba and Saskatchewan with clear skies and high temps aiding travel. Geese also moved south as freezes approached, leaving hardy flocks near water bodies in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Bowling lane scores and league results across Omaha area clubs
Bowling results from Boulevard Lanes Columbus Bowl and Platte Center report many high scores across men and women leagues. Standouts include Ken Klingsman 224 and Rita Fuhr 213 with teams like American Legion and Hadley Braithwait posting strong totals.
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Triple-T
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Rita Fuhr
Hadley-Braithwait
Debbie Murcek
Loraine Weidner
Marcia Stepanek
Lorraine Egger
Nea Pensick
Sheila Stone
Goering
Notre Dame Drops Out of Top 20 in UPI Coaches Poll
Notre Dame falls from ninth to below 20 in the UPI coaches ranking after a loss to Pittsburgh. Colorado moves to No. 9 after a win over Kansas, while Alabama and Oklahoma rise one spot each. Ohio State remains No. 1 with Nebraska second. Texas A&M, Arizona State and Penn State hold positions, Pittsburgh returns to the top 20 after beating Notre Dame.
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West Virginia
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Switzer disappointed over bowl selections for Sooners
Norman Oklahoma Barry Switzer voiced disappointment that Oklahoma Nebraska loser was snubbed by Sugar and Cotton bowls. He credited Fiesta Bowl with inviting the loser to face Arizona or Arizona State and said Sugar Bowl plans were clearly made in advance.
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Arizona
Arizona State
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Miami
Red Sox Acquire Jenkins After Trade Talks
Texas Rangers owner Brad Corbett said he offered Ferguson Jenkins to American League teams before sending him to the Boston Red Sox who had the best offer. Corbett confirmed trade rumors as Boston and Dallas disputed deal specifics. Red Sox GM Dick O Connell stated Beniquez Barr and an undisclosed sum moved for Jenkins.
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UPI
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Ferguson Jenkins
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Red Sox
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Steve Barr
Jenkins
Platte Gals Reach Region 9 Volleyball Finals
Platte College volleyball defeated Nebraska Western Scotts bluff 15-7 15-13 in a semi-final to reach the Region 9 final against Northeast Tech of Norfolk. Earlier wins over Eastern Wyoming Torrington 14-11 15-11 and McCook 15-3 15-11 set up the showdown. Coach Marge Burgett credited freshman Kathy Gerber for key play in the Eastern Wyoming match. The regional champion advances to the National Tournament in Baltimore December 1.
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Kathy Gerber
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