Rose Bowl thriller as Simpson powers USC past Indiana
OJ Simpson rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns guiding Southern California to a 14 3 victory over Indiana in Pasadena. Tennessee fell short in the Orange Bowl 26 24 to Oklahoma after a late bid by Karl Kremser missed wide. Texas A&M upset Alabama 20 16 in Dallas as Wyoming fell to LSU 20 13 in the Sugar Bowl. Penn State tied Florida State 17 17 in the Gator Bowl. AID and other bowls followed with varied results.
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Stallings Still Wants His Job
Gene Stallings expresses satisfaction after leading Texas A and M to a 20-16 upset of Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. He calls the victory the proudest moment of his life and credits his team for a clean win without trick plays. Quarterback Edd Hargett was named the game's outstanding back.
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Area Cage Schedule Highlights TVC TVG TVO Tournaments
Ardmore faces Clements and Cotaco meets Tanner in first round action. Thursday brings TVG quarterfinals with Cotaco versus Speake and Fairview against Eva. Friday hosts TVG semifinals Elkmont versus Ardmore Clements versus Tanner Hill versus Falkville. Speake versus Courtland Waterloo versus Mt Hope Moviton versus West Morgan East Limestone versus West Limestone Ryan versus Danville. Saturday features TVO finals Madison Academy vs Clements Athens vs Alabama College Hackleburg vs Mt Hope.
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Alabama Falls To Texas A&M In Cotton Bowl Classic
Alabama stunned by Texas A&M 20 to 16 as the Crimson Tide commit costly errors in a game that foiled hopes of a post season sweep. Coach Gene Stallings earns praise while Bear Bryant laments the mistakes and credits A&M’s defense.
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TVC Meet Begins Tonight At Bradshaw High
Flor ence Alabama hosts the Tennessee Valley Conference basketball tournament opener at Bradshaw High School with local teams in action. Bradshaw faces Coffee at 5 30 p m followed by Decatur vs Hartselle at 7 00 p m and Austin against Deshler at 9 30 p m first round games continue Wednesday with Lee vs Russellville Huntsville vs Walker County and Athens vs Butler. Quarterfinals Thursday semis Friday and final Saturday night.
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Beating Alabama Caps Aggies Bowl Victory Tale
Texas A&M stunned Alabama 20 to 16 in a New Year’s Day bowl, led by Edd Hargett’s two TD passes and a standout Wendell Housley ground game. Stallings’s Aggies delivered a come from behind win for a 7 4 season, while Alabama faced a rare back to back loss. The contest highlighted Stabler’s efforts despite interceptions and set up a historic season for A&M.
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