Oakland Pitt Renew Rivalry Oakland
Pittsburgh and Oakland renew their AFC title game rivalry as the Raiders and Steelers meet in Oakland. The 1972 Immaculate Reception birthplace story looms, with long histories of on field clashes, accusations, and sensational off field episodes shaping the feud.
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Franco Harris
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Tatum
John Fuqua
Harris
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Steelers
Chuck Noll
Fuqua
Ray Mansfield
Lee Oakland
Alabama Holds Off Georgetown in Carolina Classic Thriller
Alabama survives a late scare from Georgetown as Kent Looney clutched two pressure free throws with 10 seconds left to clinch a 66-64 win in Columbia South Carolina. The Crimson Tide improve to 7-0 while Georgetown dips to 6-1 as both teams eye the next round. Other highlights include San Francisco beating Cal Poly Pomona 96-68 UCLA routing San Jose State 89-74 and Nevada-Las Vegas defeating Oklahoma 100-89.
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Kent Looney
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C.M. Newton
Newton
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South Carolina
Harvard
Gamecocks
Cleaners
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Frank) McGuire
Nate Davis
Jim Graziano
McGuire
Jim) Graziano
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Cal Poly- Pomona
UCLA
San Jose State
Nevada
Las Vegas
Oklahoma
Chattanooga
Arizona
Purdue
Maryland
Bucknell
James Hardy
Marques Johnson
Larry Williams
Louisville
Eddie Owens
Herman Harris
Bob Elliott
Steve Sheppard
Best Viking Team Ever Says White Bear Driver
Hub Meeds, a 43 year old truck driver from White Bear Lake, has walked the Vikings sideline since 1970. He says this year’s Minnesota squad is the best ever as the Vikes host the Rams on Sunday with a win sending them to the Super Bowl.
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Vikings and Rams to clash in brutal NFC title game
In Bloomington Minnesota the Vikings and Rams prepare for a physical NFC championship battle for a Super Bowl XI berth. Key matchups include Youngblood against Yary and Olsen versus White. Siemon is doubtful for Minnesota while Williams and Eller duel as Mack counters Page. Weather planned for teens. Knox and Grant insist both teams are at peak form.
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Ron Yary
Los Angeles
Merlin Olsen
Vikings
Ed White
Fred Dryer
Steve Riley
Washington
Tom Mack
Alan Page
John Williams
Carl Eller
University of Minnesota Stars
Knox
Bud Grant
Pat Haden
National Weather Service
All-Star Game in Washington Considered by The Star
The Washington Star weighs bringing the College All-Star football game to RFK Stadium next August for charity. The Chicago Tribune ends its long sponsorship due to rising costs. talks with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle may shape future plans.
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Washington Star
Chicago Tribune
Joe L. Allbritton
the Star
Allbritton
Chicago
Pete Rozelle
Rozelle
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NFL
Seattle
Phoenix
Satra Emerges as Fourth Bidder for 1980 Olympic TV Rights
Howard Smith reports from New York that Satra Corp has joined CBS ABC and NBC in bidding for U S television rights to the Moscow Games. A protocol signing with the Moscow Olympic Committee signals continued negotiations, but terms remain unclear.
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U.S
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Satra
CBS
ABC
NBC
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Soviet State Committee For Radio and Television
Ara Oztemel
Tide defeats Georgetown in Carolina Classic to reach final
Alabama remains undefeated with a two point win over Georgetown as Reginald King showcases lockdown defense. The Crimson Tide advance to face South Carolina for the championship in Wednesday night action.
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Reginald King
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Georgetown
Tom Scates
Bama
South Carolina
Satra bids for 1980 Moscow Olympics rights shocks networks
New York AP reports Satra Corp enters the bid to land the 1980 Moscow Olympic rights as CBS ABC and NBC await approval under antitrust laws. Moscow signs with Satra, details unclear, while networks question profitability and strategy. Meanwhile ABC airs Innsbruck Montreal highlights on Christmas Day with Jim McKay hosting.
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ABC
Jim McKay
McKay
Auburn Faces Stiff Test in Louisville Classic Opener
Auburn, 5-0, opens the Louisville Classic in Freedom Hall Louisville Ky against Creighton with a 6 PM Central tip. Coach Bob Davis notes Creighton returns seven players from last season and has dominated schedules, while Auburn seeks to extend its eight game win streak and maintain balanced scoring led by Stan Pietkiewicz Eddie Johnson and Mike Mitchell.
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Stan Pietkiewicz
Eddie Johnson
Mike Mitchell
Pepto Bolden
Cedrick Hordges
Johnson
Mitchell
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