Hoople’s Last Big Weekend Sets Stage for Classic Showdowns
Hoople previews a packed schedule featuring Penn State vs Pitt, Nebraska vs Oklahoma, and Notre Dame vs Southern California with bold predictions. He cites Army versus Navy and in‑person rivalries Auburn Alabama, Arizona State Arizona, Boston College Pittsburgh, Florida Miami in Orlando, Georgia Tech Georgia, and Texas A&M Texas as the weekend’s marquee in a splashy final-season lineup. Penn State over Pitt 22-17 and Nebraska over Oklahoma 35-21 are forecast, with Notre Dame upsetting USC 27-24 according to Hoople.
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Football Forecast Preview of Week End games
Philadelphia based forecast predicts Alabama over Auburn 28 to 22 and Georgia 26 to 12 over Georgia Tech. It also projects Penn State 22 to 17 over Pittsburgh and a slate of Saturday results across major programs with Texas A&M 25 over Texas 18 and Oklahoma State 41 to 7 over UTEP.
Missouri Tigers miss bowl after Kansas loss
The Missouri Tigers faltered with a season ending loss to Kansas dimming bowl hopes as USC Ohio State and Nebraska had already secured bowl spots. Nebraska faces Oklahoma with Orange Bowl implications while Colorado eyes a possible at large bid if the Huskers fall.
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Bucks Name Don Nelson New Coach After Costello Resigns
Larry Costello resigned as Milwaukee Bucks coach after nine seasons and a 410 264 regular season record. Don Nelson was named his successor after serving as Costello’s assistant. Wayne Embry announced plans to resign May 31 for personal reasons.
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Nebraska drills for Big Eight clash with Oklahoma
Nebraska worked out for two hours in pads preparing for Friday's Big Eight game with Oklahoma. Coaches called the workout hard hitting and noted no injuries or illnesses. Scouts ran Oklahoma offensive and defensive formations against Nebraska’s top units on artificial turf.
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Chastain Leads William Jewell Past Dana in 68 57 Victory
Kirk Chastain scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lift William Jewell College to a 68 57 win over Dana College in Liberty Missouri. The victory evened the Cardinals record at 33.
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Colts win squeaker over Dolphins in Monday night loss
Miami center Jim Langer and kicker Garo Yepremian blamed the failed extra point with 12 seconds left as the Colts edged the Dolphins 17 to 16. Colts players noted the win tightens their hold on the AFC East title with two home games remaining against the Jets and Bills.
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Training course a must for state's young hunter
Nebraska Hunter Safety training is required by law for youths aged 12 through 15 to hunt, with more than 31,000 students trained this year and 3,000 volunteer instructors. Firearm safety, ethics, and respect for landowners are emphasized. contact Game Commission offices in Norfolk or Lincoln for help finding an instructor.
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Ali desires rematch with Foreman after staged pact
Muhammad Ali says he never planned to retire and aims to fight George Foreman. The two men signed a scrap-paper agreement for a future title rematch, with Foreman confident he will be easy to find and Ali taunting him on the arena floor.
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Sooners Drill on Defense Ahead of Nebraska Showdown
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the Sooner defense worked hard on disguising its strategy as they prepare for a nationally televised game in Lincoln against Nebraska. Thomas Lott will start at quarterback with no injuries reported.
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Sutton Wins Gehrig Award For Character And Skill
Dodgers pitcher Don Sutton was chosen as the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award recipient for 1955 and later honors. The honor, voted annually for a player who best embodies the Hall of Fame first baseman's ability and character, is presented by Phi Delta Theta.
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Huskers Back In No 8 Spot In Top 20 College Gridiron Poll
UPI rankings show Nebraska slipping to eighth as Pittsburgh holds first with 386 points. Southern Cal rises to second after beating UCLA. Michigan remains third after routing Ohio State. Georgia climbs, while Houston and Nebraska enter the top ten.
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NU grapplers head to Oklahoma Open in Norman
Nebraska wrestling travels to Norman for the Oklahoma Open a two day event in double elimination format. Coach Orval Borgialli reflects on improving freshmen and notes Bill Hoffman placed second at 190 pounds in the Bison Open.
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Highest priced racehorse mating slated
Queen Sucree a million dollar mare will be bred to Wajima a seven point two million stallion at Spendthrift Farms next spring in the highest priced Thoroughbred mating in history. Queen Sucree dam of 1974 Kentucky Derby winner Cannonade is the second horse to sell for a million dollars or more. Purchase was made by Mr and Mrs Franklin Groves of Minneapolis. Wajima, 1975 Eclipse winner, was syndicated last year at seven point two million dollars.
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