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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1976
Page
7
Sports editor R L McCray writes from New Orleans about the Superdome described as the largest enclosed stadium and the most fabulous building. He notes its downtown access, vast capacity, extensive facilities, and its TV system with six large screens, while pondering Sugar Bowl implications and internal issues at Penn State.
Edinboro State, undefeated at 9-0, heads to Buckhannon WV for the West Virginia Wesleyan Tournament. They face Alderson-Broaddus in the opener as Gary Stanton Dennis Hampton and teammates push for tourney glory amid strong double digit scoring outputs.
Oklahoma repeats as college football national champion after a late surge, defeating Michigan in the Orange Bowl to reclaim No.1 in the AP poll. Barry Switzer reflects on near misses and the season’s rollercoaster, noting key wins over Nebraska and Missouri that lifted the Sooners to the top. Arizona State sits second, followed by Alabama, Ohio State, and UCLA.
Washington Bullets outlasted the Chicago Bulls 107 99 in overtime after Chicago led by seven late in regulation. Chet Walker’s absence looms large for Chicago as veteran guidance and scoring fizzled in the final stretch. Wes Unseld sparked the Bullets with two steals and 15 seconds remaining, while Phil Chenier added 21 points.
Pittsburgh coach Chick Noll says Terry Bradshaw seems in top shape and will be the No 1 quarterback for Sunday's AFC title game against Oakland. He notes Bradshaw is the starter and will get all the work, with Joe Gilliam’s demotion amid reports of disciplinary issues remaining unsettled.
Top coach Ted Marchibroda of the Baltimore Colts, a Franklin native, was named the UPI American Conference Coach of the Year for turning a 2-12 record last season into a 10-4 finish. He is pictured with his Falls Church, Virginia family.
Nets veteran Bill Melchionni, 31, amid a dual role as player and assistant coach in his seventh ABA season, scored 13 points in 16 minutes, including 11 in the fourth quarter as New York held off San Antonio 104 96. Tevin and Erving Teving led Nets with 38, while Loughery praised Melchionni for stabilizing the young squad.
Los Angeles AP Landry says Cowboys will take more chances Sunday but rely on defense to win the game. Dallas beat Minnesota 17 14 last Sunday. Rams, 12 2 in regular season, host Cowboys at the Coliseum with James Harris starting after shoulder injury.
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