Cowboys Eye Super Bowl After Rams Win
Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Lee Roy Jordan predicts a similar battle in the NFC championship against Minnesota, expecting a Cowboys win to earn their third Super Bowl berth. The Cowboys beat the Rams 27-16 with key plays by Drew Pearson and a first-quarter interception by Jordan. Calvin Hill will miss the Minnesota game with a dislocated elbow, with potential return for the Super Bowl.
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Associated Press
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Los Angles
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Stabler Comes Of Age As Raiders Leading Quarterback
Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler has matured into a top AFC playmaker after guiding the Raiders past Pittsburgh 33 14 and into the conference title game versus Miami. He is praised by teammates and coach Al Davis for a standout season as he eyes the Super Bowl.
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Associated Press
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Dolphins
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Kenny
al Davis
Davis
John Had
Los Angeles
Charley Johnson
Denver
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University of Alabama
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Joe Greene
Lamonica
Wichita State Not Ready Yet To Name New Coach
Wichita State athletic director Ted Bredehoft denied that any of three finalists had accepted a coaching offer. Rumors linked Tennessee State’s John Merritt to the Shockers, but Bredehoft said no decision had been made and any announcement would come from the university. Merritt declined to comment, and a press conference was delayed due to travel limits.
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Wichita State University
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Wichita Eagle Beacon
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Tenn
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Wichita
Vikings Return To Tulsa For Two Days Of Practice
The Minnesota Vikings will resume practice in Tulsa for two days ahead of the NFC title game against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Bud Grant said a Wednesday session in Minnesota, then a Thursday flight to Tulsa, with a Saturday arrival in Dallas. Last week Minnesota trained in Bloomington after a snowstorm limited outdoor work and practiced three days in Tulsa.
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Dallas
Washington
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Bruins Now Plenty Good To Take Off
UCLA coach John Wooden announced three consecutive days off for the Bruins after a 1 point win over Maryland. He cited improved team unity and adjusted offense as key factors in recent progress, noting Bill Walton’s development but highlighting the need to curb personal tendencies.
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Associated Press
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Archie Griffin Wins 1973 Big Ten Silver Football
Archie Griffin of Ohio State named 1973 Big Ten Silver Football MVP. Griffin rushed for 1181 yards with a 147.6 per game average and 6.0 per carry, Feb 1973. He led in rushing and total offense and set OSU records while coach Woody Hayes lauded him.
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FSU Proxy In Dark Over NCAA Probe
Florida State University president Stanley Marshall said he had no knowledge of any NCAA finding of football irregularities. Former coach Larry Jones told the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel the NCAA had not cleared FSU in two scholarship cases and offseason drills. Jones defended actions while acknowledging potential NCAA technicalities and noted the team went winless in 10 games.
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Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Florida State
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McKay Seeks Fifth Rose Bowl Win With USC Trojans
USC coach John McKay leads the seventh Rose Bowl appearance for the Trojans against Ohio State, while Woody Hayes brings the Buckeyes for his sixth Rose Bowl. both legendary teams meet in Pasadena as McKay discusses pressure and motivation ahead of New Year’s Day game. YMCA hosts second annual holiday basketball tournament with local teams and Greensboro event details.
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Associated Press
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Tri Captains Lead All-Southern High School Grid Team
Orlando Sentinel Star selects a 60 man All-Southern squad with tri captains Johny Evans High Point Melvin Flournoy Gainesville and Jerry Eckwood Brinkley. Evans piled 3462 yards 16 TDs punt 43.6 avg and 20 yard kickoff returns Eckwood ran for 2600 yards 28 TDs and 6 passing scores Camp bell Earl 1864 yards Campbell and Dennis post standout seasons with multi thousand yard totals.
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