Bear Bryant's power reversal changes Liberty Bowl call
In Memphis Alabama coach Paul Bryant influenced an umpire to overturn a call after a Seay fumble, costing Colorado a quick score. Alabama then faced a 47 33 defeat as officials ruled a later kick and whistle events, prompting Bryant to joke about retirement and self firing as athletic director.
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Super Tickets Gone
Public sale of 2684 Super Bowl tickets ended in two hours at 8 a.m. at the Saints office. Cash only, two tickets per person at $15 each. Buyers gathered from New Orleans area and as far as Hartsville South Carolina, with Sam Bua winning the first two tickets.
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Raiders Defeat Chiefs 10-6 to Clinch AFL West Title
Daryle Lamonica threw an eight yard TD to Charlie Smith early in the fourth period as Oakland held Kansas City to one late score to win 10-6 and their third straight AFL Western Division crown. Oakland finishes 12-1-1 and hosts Houston in a playoff. KC meets the Jets in New York.
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Saints Defeat Birmingham Southern 84 79 In Season Opener
Saintship Southern beat Birmingham Southern 84 to 79 as Paul Gomulinski led with 20 points while Frank Cleveland added 17 and 19 rebounds. The decisive stretch came in the last two minutes with Gomulinski and Alvin Taylor each sinking four free throws. The Saints next face Alabama.
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AFL NFL Standings Snapshot Incomplete Data
Fragmentary standings show teams like Oakland Cincinnati Denver and Kansas City with scattered win loss numbers. The text is garbled leaving unclear divisions and current records.
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