War Of Worlds Saturday Could Decide Top Spots In NCAA
Notre Dame faces Indiana Tuesday in a key Big Ten tilt while UCLA and North Carolina State loom as the season’s likely marquee clash. Notre Dame and Indiana aim to stay perfect in league play, with UCLA seeking its 78th straight victory after a win over SMU.
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Cowboys Rally Past Redskins in 27-7 Win to Trigger Showdown
The Dallas Cowboys overwhelmed Washington 27-7 as Roger Staubach threw for 223 yards and a bootleg TD, setting up a potential playoff clash with the Raiders or Vikings. OJ Simpson declared readiness with Denver beating San Diego 42-28 to stay within shouting distance of Oakland.
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Reberchek Named SSC Player Of Week
James Reberchek of Spring Hill College earned Southern States Conference player of the week after an overtime win over Troy State in which he scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. He added 23 points and 12 rebounds against the Athens Bears, leading the league with 22.0 points per game. Other top scorers include Gillespie, Anderson, Corlew, and Downing.
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Falcons playoff hopes jolted by Cardinals upset
Cardinals defense forces five Falcons turnovers in a 32 10 upset while rookie Gary Keithley starts at quarterback for St Louis. Jim Bakken kicks six field goals to push his career total to 1002 as Atlanta drops to 8 5 in the wild card race with Washington and Dallas.
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Southeastern Basketball Roundup Noted Untouchables Meet Tuesday Clash
Coach Rene Bartow proclaims the Tigers ready for their first big test as undefeated Memphis State hosts Vanderbilt after both teams opened 4-0. Kentucky, Indiana, and other SEC starters also on Saturday night slate with numerous high scorers and close finishes across the region.
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Rams Rookie Eyes 1 000 Yard Year
Los Angeles Rams aim to push Lawrence McCutcheon past 1 000 rushing yards against the New York Giants as he needs 66 yards in a likely win that would extend their streak and improve their 11 2 record. McCutcheon, rookie after a limited 1972 season, has 934 yards and battles a groin issue. Jim Bertelsen has 747 yards as Los Angeles pursues another victory and the Bee telecast.
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Western Kentucky, La Tech Vie For Camellia Bowl Title
Western Kentucky and Louisiana Tech earned spots in the Camellia Bowl in Sacramento after winning key postseason games. Hilltoppers coach Jimmy Feix cites size as a weakness as WKU edged Grambling 28-20 in the Grantland Rice Bowl, while Tech topped Boise State 38-34 in Wichita Falls to reach the same championship game.
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