Big Eight under fire in bowl season debate
In a sports opinion piece the Big Eight is pegged as overrated after three bowl losses by Nebraska Colorado Kansas, leaving Oklahoma lone carry of conference banner. The writer invites reader opinions and notes bowl results including Maryland versus Florida in the Gator Bowl.
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Sugar Bowl upset and NFL playoff results recalled
Yesterday marks one year since Alabama beat Houston 105-88 in the Sugar Bowl Tournament first round with Leon Douglas scoring 27. NFL playoffs saw Pittsburgh prevail 24-13 over Oakland as Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier combined for 209 yards and Minnesota beat Los Angeles 14-10 led by James Harris 248 passing yards.
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Alabama Faces Princeton in Maryland Invitational First Round
Alabama meets Princeton in the first round of the Maryland Invitational at College Park Maryland. The Valley Athletic Conference semifinal follows in Danville with teams vying for progression.
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Maryland Invitational Spotlight Alabama versus Providence
Alabama faces Providence in college basketball at 5 45 p m broadcast on WAJF radio station with local coverage and game notes for listeners.
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Dooley Responds To Cotton Bowl Selection After Upsets
Georgia coach Vince Dooley rejects low expectations after Notre Dame and USC upsets leave a weak bowl field and Arkansas to face Georgia in the Cotton Bowl. Washington Capitals center Tom Williams announces his retirement from the NHL after a long hockey career and memories.
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Bowl matchups set as Oklahoma, Michigan lead major bowls
Oklahoma faces Miami in the Orange Bowl with a 10-1 record while Michigan sits 8-1-1. Georgia meets Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl, and Ohio State eyes UCLA in a key midseason setback. Texas crushed Colorado 38-21 in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl.
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Bryant Reflects On Winning Mindset Before Big Game
Bryant says a potential win should not spark heavy media attention while Boles notes no lasting adverse effect on the team. He recalls a light pregame approach after a 10 game win streak and compares mood to past Notre Dame battles. A key player scored 23 in the Gators close contest with Wake Forest.
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Cowboys win dramatic late catch amid NFL clash
Dallas coach Tom Landry praised Drew Pearson after a remarkable last minute catch that drew disbelief from Minnesota coach Bud Grant who argued offensive interference. The game carried a sobering note with the death of Rev. Dallas Tarkenton Sr. watching at home in Savannah.
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Sunday Results Across College and Pro Matches
AP results show North Dakota 88 Morningside 73 and North Dakota State 90 South Dakota 82 in college play. Includes Tennessee 77 Penn 70 and Duke 111 W Kentucky 90 with multiple NBA ABA and NFL scores across the day.
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Pro Basketball Scores and NFL Playoff Results Summary
A packed scoreboard shows Buffalo over Philadelphia 130 105 Milwaukee over Kansas City 88 87 Boston tops Dallas 123 2 Knicks. AFC Semifinal Oakland 31 Pittsburgh 28 NFC Semifinal Dallas 35 Los Angeles 23. NHL standings include Buffalo Boston Pittsburgh in tight races.
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College hoops roundup with late rallies and high scorers in tournaments
Kansas City and Wake Forest won the Gator Bowl tourney by beating Florida 78 75 in overtime while Detroit downed DePaul 74 67 at the Motor City Classic. Indiana routed Manhattan after a May 32 point effort. Ernie Grunfeld poured 36 for Tennessee over Penn.
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Local Bowling National League Week Results Preview
Local bowling results list weekly matches and scores for teams including Bill's Arco, Moores Gin, Champion Paper, and Davis Const. Key players John Johnson and Don Mincher posted high games and series. Bowlers from VFW, Champion Paper, and Gold Kist titles feature in weekly standings.
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Bahr eyes Sugar Bowl in New Orleans dome
Penn State kicker Nick Bahr prepares for the Sugar Bowl against Temple noting the enclosed New Orleans stadium may suit his kicking. Bahr has tied distance records, made 18 field goals this season, and punts for 39 yards. He emphasizes calm approach and values the defense to offset Penn State’s modest offense.
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Issel Sparks Nuggets to 110 105 Win Over Pacers
Dan Issel poured in 29 points to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 110 105 victory against Indiana in one of two American Basketball Association games Sunday.
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