Rodgers sparks Nebraska rout in Orange Bowl win
Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers ran for eight four and five yard touchdowns and caught a 50 yard scoring pass as Nebraska overwhelmed Notre Dame 40 to 6. Rodgers credited holes opened by the Nebraska line while coach Aran Parseghian admitted confusion after the lopsided defeat in Miami.
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Former Grid Star Wins Umpire Award
Ron Luciano, 35, of Endicott, N.Y., will receive the annual umpire's award at the Boston Baseball Writers' dinner Jan 25. A former Syracuse football star, he began umpiring in 1964 in the Florida State League and joined the American League in 1968. Tom Landry is noted for NFL record, while Notre Dame and Nebraska figures discuss the Orange Bowl game and Heisman pursuit. Rodgers shatters scoring in a dominant Nebraska win, with Notre Dame held to six first downs and 207 rushing yards to 560 for Nebraska. Devaney, ending a storied career, reflects on USC’s No. 1 status despite Nebraska’s strong showing.
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Riordan's Shot Sinks Milwaukee in Narrow Bullets Win
Baltimore Bullets edged Milwaukee 88 to 87 as Mike Riordan hit a jumper with 57 seconds left. Riordan finished with 23 points, sending Milwaukee to its 14th consecutive loss to Baltimore and tightening standings in the Midwest. Lakers beat the SuperSonics 108-103 in the night's other NBA game.
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Sooners Beat Penn State In Sugar Bowl 14 0
Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks praised a hard fought Sugar Bowl win over Penn State as the Sooners overcame five fumbles by the Nittany Lions. Penn State struggled to penetrate the Oklahoma defense with Huffnagel held to 147 yards and no points.
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Lobos Break Into Top Poll After Classic Victory
New Mexico Lobos under Norm El Tenberger rally to beat Seattle 70-64 for the Lobo Classic title in Albuquerque. The win lifts the Lobos to No. 16 in the AP Top Twenty, as UCLA holds No. 1 with Maryland, Marquette, and North Carolina State also in the top ranks.
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Buffs to Face Beavers In Prep Basketball Card
Garden City High returns to the court for a four game prep outing starting with Scott City in the main event at 8 p.m. The Buff B team opens at 6:30 p.m. junior high sophomores square off with Moscow High School. Garden City carries a 14-? record while Scott City stands 4-1. Starting for Garden City are Woodson Shaefer Young Burrows Kirchoff. Beavers starters include Tomare Flyer Crist with seniors Beaton Stoppel Simon. Other area games feature Cimarron at Lakin Satanta at Meade Syracuse at Tribune Ness City at Dighton.
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Redskins Clinch Title to Meet Dolphins in Super Bowl
Washington coach George Allen guided the Redskins to a 26 3 win over Dallas for the National Conference crown earning their first NFL championship game appearance since 1945. Kilmer and Taylor connected on two TDs as Knight set a playoff record with four field goals. President Nixon lauded the team from the White House rose garden prior to their Los Angeles showdown.
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Trojan Coach Waits for Needless Vote
Southern California crushed Ohio State 42 to 17 in the Rose Bowl to finish an undefeated season and extend the Pac-8 dominance over the Big Ten. Sam Cunningham scored four rushing touchdowns as Anthony Davis ran for 157 yards, and Lynn Swann caught a TD pass. Coach John McKay called the season the best he has coached while AP voters prepare to choose the national champion.
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Tip Wins for Texas in Cotton Bowl Thriller
Texas coach Darrell Royal credited quarterback Alan Lowry with the winning bootleg play at New Year Day's Cotton Bowl against Alabama. Lowry, who ran for 117 yards and scored on a 3-yard rush, also earned MVP offense honors while Alabama's Wilbur Jackson scored on a 31-yard run. Bear Bryant praised the Longhorns, admitting his own call was poor.
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Dolphins Taking The High Road To Super Bowl
After beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 21 17 for the AFC title the Miami Dolphins advance to face the Washington Redskins in the world championship. Coach Don Shula says it is Los Angeles or bust while Larry Seiple 37 yard fake punt and Bob Griese led the offense in the second half. Steelers coach Chuck Noll and players like Dwight White praise the season and look ahead to next year. Canonero II upsets River Ridge by 18 pounds on Derby day.
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Auburn and Colorado coaches shun national rankings talk
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan and Colorado coach Eddie Crowder say they will not discuss national rankings in 1973. Auburn, 11-point underdog in the Gator Bowl, won 22-16 with two late TD passes while Colorado was slowed by Auburn’s defense. Crowder asserts focusing on next season rather than titles, and Colorado aims to improve and win one game at a time.
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Pro Basketball Scores Roundup From AP
Saturday results include New York 100 Baltimore 95 Atlanta 120 Buffalo 110 Chicago 99 Milwaukee 92 Phoenix 107 Portland 104 Golden State 113 Kansas City Omaha 107 Boston 117 Philadelphia 81. Sunday none. Monday Los Angeles 108 Seattle 108 Baltimore 88 Milwaukee 87 Tuesday Philadelphia at Buffalo Milwaukee at New York Phoenix at Cleveland Boston at Houston Atlanta at Chicago Kansas City Omaha at Portland Los Angeles at Golden State Wednesday Cleveland at Baltimore Phoenix at Detroit Atlanta at Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha at Seattle Denver 136 New York 98 Virginia 120 Memphis 104 Carolina 104 Kentucky 91 Indiana 109 Dallas 101 Utah 111 San Diego 89 Carolina at New York Indiana at Kentucky San Diego at Memphis Denver at Utah
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Close Loop Race Seen In Big Fight Conference Hopeful
In Kansas City AP report Coach Norm Stewart forecasts a tight Big Fight Conference race after Missouri beat 16th ranked Kansas State 72 to 62 in the championship game. Iowa State and Colorado won earlier placements. schedule notes follow. Robbie Ftorek, 20, is sent back to the Virginia Red Wings after two games with Detroit.
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