QBs Still Not Certain Shrine Game Selections
East coach Paul Dietzel must choose between Gary Mavangi and Norris Weese for the starting quarterback role while West coach Jim Sweeney can start All American David Jaynes or Mike Borg da. Both squads practiced at Candlestick Park in rain and cold winds as 49th Shrine Game teams plan to use every player.
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Big Eight Openers Set Upset Tone in Municipal
In Kansas City AP reports the Big Eight tournament opened with upsets as Nebraska, Kansas State, Missouri and Colorado battled for doubleheader wins. Kansas State faced 18th ranked Nebraska and Iowa State against Missouri. Colorado edged Kansas 73 71, while Donnie Von Moore’s late shots kept Colorado close. Wedman led Kansas with 30 points as Kansas lost the path to the title, and Missouri beat Oklahoma State to stay contenders.
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Bear Bryant Seethes Over Alabama's Struggles Before Sugar Bowl
Associated Press reports Bear Bryant lambasted Alabama’s offense after practice, saying the team failed to move the ball against the scout squad. Alabama meets No.3 Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, with bowl week set to unfold across multiple games including the Peach, Astro-Bluebonnet, Gator, Sun, Shrine, Rose, Cotton, and Orange Bowls, while Oklahoma faces NCAA sanctions. Notre Dame prepared with a two-hour, contact-heavy workout after snow kept them indoors.
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ABA Veteran Verga Signed by Portland Trail Blazers
ABA veteran guard Bob Verga, age 28, joins the Portland Trail Blazers after a five year career with averages of 21.2 points per game and all star honors with Carolina in 1970 when he averaged 27.5 ppg. Ohio prepsters sign with Tennessee Giants.
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Missouri Tigers Seek Bounce Against Auburn in Sun Bowl
Missouri players express desire to end a late-season slide as they prepare to face Auburn in the Sun Bowl. John Moseley and Ray Smith stress using frustrations from a 7-4 finish to fuel a strong finale, while coaches Onofrio and Shug Jordan anticipate a hard fought matchup between two strong defenses.
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Dallas Still Has Tickets for Sale
The Dallas Cowboys reported 5,000 tickets remain for the NFC playoff game against Minnesota Vikings, with selling offices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ready to operate Thursday morning to meet TV broadcast requirements.
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Cage Strategy Pays in Victory over Denver Rockets
Virginia Squires coach Al Bianchi praises leaving in a hot player as George Irvine scores 12 of his season high 16 in the final quarter leading a 118-113 win over the Rockets. Irvine sparked the comeback as Carter watched from the bench amid late Denver pressure. George Gervin led Virginia with 28 points and Jim Eakins added 22 in a tense ABA night plus other scores from league games.
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Just Once a Strong First Half Coach K C Jones Frustration
Capital coach K C Jones laments second half comebacks as Elvin Hayes rescues a tedious victory with three straight jumpers giving the Bullets an 82 81 win over the Bulls. Mike Riordan scored 22 in the second half as Capital beat Chicago for the first time since January 7 1972. Bucks Cavaliers Knicks Celtics Hawks Rockets SuperSonics Lakers and others posted notable scores as the NBA week unfolded.
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Len Dawson Named NFL Man of the Year for 1973
Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson was named the NFL Man of the Year for 1973 for his athletic ability and extensive civic work. The award funds a $20,000 college scholarship in Kansas City and honors Dawson’s charitable efforts with groups like the Missouri Association for Retarded Children, March of Dimes, Cancer Fund, and Alcohol Driving Safety Program.
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College Scores Page Wide Range of Men’s Games
College basketball results show Utah 110 over Montana 86, Great Falls 80 over Portland St 71, U of Pacific 80 over Va Commonwealth 75. Tournament notes list several first round outcomes including Duke over W Kentucky 75 69 and Florida 64 over Jacksonville 62 with various OT results and regional matchups.
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Nine He Missed: Leafs rout Canadiens 9 2 in Montreal
Toronto Maple Leafs crushed the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 as rookie Lanny McDonald scored twice and seven Toronto players had a point. Michel Plasse made 36 saves for Montreal, while Claude Ruel questioned the team’s performance after the loss. Other NHL results: Rangers 2 Phillies 1, North Stars 1 Islanders 0, Canucks 6 Seals 4, Red Wings Penguins 2 2 tie, Kings 3 Blackhawks 3.
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