Arkansas Texas Showdown Remains Big For Travis County Title
Arkansas and Texas collide for the SWC championship in a game that could shape division standings. Arkansas relies on five quarterbacks as injuries bite, while Texas faces gaps in their backfield after losses. Earl Campbell may return after a hamstring pull as about 50,000 set for kickoff in a pivotal December showdown.
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Where Do They Get Catfish Hunter and Don Gullett
Gabe Paul, president of the New York Yankees, jokes about a slump as the team reflects on big pitching signings. The piece notes the 1970s era pursuit of Catfish Hunter for 3.5 million and Don Gullett for 2 million, after Gullett beat them in a World Series opener before joining Cincinnati.
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Football Playoff Picture and Weekend Pro Picks In Las Vegas
Las Vegas briefing lists 13 teams in playoff contention with ten favored. Weekend matchups include Baltimore at St Louis and Dallas at Philadelphia, with predictions for each game and notes on player health and team form. A separate NFL and baseball money-spending note touches on Yankees payroll and future salaries. University of Arkansas coach Frank Broyles to resign after season.
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Auburn and Alabama win basketball openers past and present
Sports notes recall Auburn 88 76 and Alabama 78 57 victories over Western Carolina and LaSalle. Also, Alabama’s 31 0 football run in Birmingham a decade ago as prep for a national title. Friday and Saturday games list local high school and college matchups with kickoff times and venues.
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Quotable quotes from Islanders goalie and Bo Schembechler
Quote from Glenn Resch praising New York Islanders defense and a separate memory from Bo Schembechler about a chair throwing incident with Woody Hayes. Both items reflect vivid sports anecdotes and coachly recollections from college football and professional hockey.
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Local Tennis Fall Winter Classic At Point Mallard
Action begins today and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Finals are set Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Also tonight football showcases the state championship. Athens faces Andalusia in 3A and 1A divisions.
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Michigan Coach Signals Rose Bowl Bid
University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler tells Chicago sportswriters all is well as he confirms the Rose Bowl bound status. AP Wirephoto captures the moment.
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