Oklahoma and Alabama fight to 24 24 tie in Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl
In Houston the Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama Crimson Tide finished the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in a 24-24 draw. Coach Fairbanks favored sudden death. Bryant admitted his decision to kick late may have cost Alabama. Pruitt scored twice for Oklahoma. Musso and Hunter led Alabama with 138 rushing yards and 174 passing yards.
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Laurel Write Pages in Racing Book Opens 1971 Season
The Walter Haight Handicap at Laurel Park on Saturday headlines the start of the 1971 racing season with 20 000 added. Notables include Terrible Tiger Favorcidian and Crack Ruler at 118 pounds while Ack Ack carries 129 in the Palos Verdes Handicap at Santa Anita. Other weights and races include Hudagable in the Orange Bowl and the New Year’s Handicap at New Orleans Fair Grounds.
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Hockey results and upcoming schedule from Thursday through Sunday
The Associated Press reports Thursday results Chicago 8 Detroit 3 and Pittsburgh 4 Minnesota 1 with only those games. Friday features Boston at Buffalo as the lone scheduled game. Saturday lists California at Montreal Detroit at Toronto New York at Pittsburgh St Louis at Vancouver Chicago at Philadelphia Minnesota at Los Angeles. Sunday has Montreal at New York Boston at Philadelphia California at Detroit Chicago at Buffalo St Louis at Los Angeles.
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Texas Longhorns Seek 31st straight win and title shot
Texas faces a pivotal moment with No. 1 ranking and a 30 game winning streak on the line against Notre Dame at the Cotton Bowl. Star receiver Cotton Speyrer, sidelined by a broken arm, recalls a dramatic past and laments missing the game while hoping for a pro career bonus if Texas captures a second national title.
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Ohio State Faces Plunkett in Rose Bowl Showdown
Ohio State prepares to meet Stanford as head coach Woody Hayes aims for a fifth win in six Rose Bowl trips. Notre Dame's Texas outcome looms, with Heisman winner Jim Plunkett posing a passing threat that could derail the Buckeyes.
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Black Hawks Brothers Dennis Bobby Hull Power Chicago Past Red Wings
Dennis Hull netted two goals including his 15th and 16th of the season while Bobby Hull added his 20th as Chicago routed Detroit 8 3 to extend their West Division lead. Pittsburgh defeated Minnesota 4 1 as Keith McCreary scored twice and Lou Nanne spoiled the shutout bid.
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Air Force to test Tennessee in Sugar Bowl classic
New Orleans AP Air Force faces Tennessee in the 37th Sugar Bowl noon CST kickoff behind Bob Parker the nation’s fourth leading passer and Ernie Jennings who led the nation with 1289 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. Brian Bream adds running power as Air Force 9 2 seeks upset against interception prone Volunteers 10 1 ongoing dynasty.
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Nebraska LSU Orange Bowl clash boosts Big Eight legacy
Nebraska, 10-0-1, meets LSU, 9-2, in the Orange Bowl with 80,000 fans expected. Coach Bob Devaney’s third-ranked Cornhuskers aim to showcase Big Eight football against the Southeastern Conference rival, while LSU seeks a final two wins to boost its No. 1 poll chances.
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Tennessee Volunteers Bowls Effort Highlights and Bowl Record
The report notes season totals with 424 passing yards per game and a Falcons average over 32 points. Tennessee’s defense yielded under 10 points per game, allowing 266 yards per contest overall. Quarterback Bobby Scott leads the offense supported by Curt Watson as a strong blocker and rusher. Tennessee stands 7-10 in bowl play after three straight losses. Air Force has two defeats from three bowl appearances.
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Cavaliers End Cage Losing Streak With Hawks Blowout
Atlanta Hawks beat the hapless expansion Cavaliers 119-85 as rookie Pete Maravich scored 32, fueling a 41-16 first-quarter rally. San Francisco Warriors topped Boston 144-106. Virginia Squires edged Carolina Cougars 127-117 in ABA action.
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Notre Dame beat Santa Clara 85 83 as Carr scores 43
Notre Dame edged Santa Clara 85 83 in overtime on Austin Carr’s 43 points. Carr’s free throws after a late foul sealed the win as Notre Dame improves. Santa Clara’s Mike Stewart tops with 28. Florida State, Memphis State, and Virginia also winning in other games.
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Solunar Tables Plan Your Day For Best Sport Times
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight’s SOLUNAR TABLES guide daily activity. Plan fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover to match each day’s best sport potential.
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Changes in Rankings for Orange Bowl Clash
By BEN THOMAS LSU and Nebraska coaches expect a potential No 1 showdown if results align in the Orange Bowl. Nebraska 10-4, LSU 9-2, with Big Eight champion Cornhuskers and SEC champs Tigers both aiming for top spot as Sugar Cotton Rose and Orange bowls headline New Year games. Nebraska led by Jerry Tagge faces a tough defense, while LSU seeks bowl upsets behind All-Americans Anderson and Casanova. The day also features Auburn Mississippi in the Gator Bowl and the East-West Shrine game.
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