Huskers edge Gators in Sugar Bowl drama
Nebraska tops Florida 13-10 after Mike Coyle boots a 49 yard winning field goal with 1 46 left. Tony Davis and Monte Anthony spark two Nebraska scoring drives as Tom Osborne ties a bowl victory record while Florida’s Tony Green is ruled out of bounds on an 18 yard TD run.
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Baylor Penn State in Cotton Bowl showdown
Baylor rose from nine straight losses to 8-3 and its first conference title since 1924 as Grant Teaff led the Bears into the Cotton Bowl against seventh-ranked Penn State. Joe Paterno’s Nittany Lions arrived 9-2 after a strong schedule and a big win over Pittsburgh while Baylor sought a landmark season.
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Pardee Accepts Bears Coaching Post After WFL Success
Chicago names Jack Pardee 38 as head coach to revive the Bears. Pardee, famed for guiding the Florida Blazers to a 14-6 season and near title game, will oversee player drafts and staff while Jim Finks handles business ops. He plans to meet the press in Chicago Friday and assess next season plans.
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Bowl games at a glance for Jan 1 and 4
The Associated Press preview lists Jan 1 bowls in Dallas Rose and Orange Bowls with teams and records, including Penn State Baylor 9 2 and California Ohio State 10 1 and Notre Dame Alabama 11 40. NBC telecasts. Jan 4 All-America Hula and Senior Bowls scheduled in Tampa and Honolulu and Mobile.
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Orange Bowl Showdown Signals Notre Dame Era End
Notre Dame faces Alabama in the Orange Bowl in a clash of enduring programs. The Irish, ranking ninth, seek one last run under coach Ara Parseghian, who announced his resignation, while Bear Bryant leads Alabama into a high stakes national stage with a storied coaching legacy.
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Catfish Hunter joins Yankees in record contract
New York signed Catfish Hunter, a 28 year old star pitcher, for a five year deal expected around 3.75 million making him the sport’s highest paid player. Hunter left Oakland after a bidding war that drew in San Diego, Kansas City and Cleveland with Oaklands Finley vowing legal action.
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Hunter's huge contract tops baseball pay record
Hunter signs a multiyear deal with the New York Yankees reportedly totaling around 3.75 million dollars, making him among the highest paid American athletes and the top earner in baseball history. Sources note parallels with top basketball salaries and other high earners in sports.
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Sloan to stay with Vandy Commodores
Vanderbilt football fans can keep their "I Believe in Steve" buttons as Steve Sloan announces he will stay at Vanderbilt. The 30-year-old former All-American quarterback says he turned down Texas Tech, calling Vanderbilt a good coaching job and thanking the people there for the chance.
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Newcombe tops Connors to win Australian title final
Australian John Newcombe defeated Jimmy Connors 7-5 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the men's singles final at Melbourne to claim the Australian Championships after a three hour match. Evonne Goolagong retained the women's title with a 6-3 6-2 win over Martina Navratilova at Keyong Stadium. John Alexander and Phil Dent won the men's doubles 6-3 over Allan Stone and Bob Carmichael. Vanderbilt’s Steve Sloan accepted the football coach post after a Texas Tech offer rumor, saying he expects a winning era for Vanderbilt.
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Air Force's New Tight End Stands Tall at 6 Foot 6
GIANT TIGHT END AIR FORCE ACADEMY Colo AP Junior tight end John Covington of Fullerton California is the tallest Air Force end in history at 6 foot 6 and 221 pounds. In college football action Ike Forte of Arkansas burst 27 yards for a touchdown on his first scrimmage run as his team beat Southern California 22 7 this season.
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Spurs explode for 140 as ABA routs Pacers
San Antonio(NBA) Spurs thumped Indiana Pacers 140 to 105 in the ABA. Rich Jones scored 27 for San Antonio after the club moved from Dallas two years ago. George Gervin and Swen Nater starred on a dominant rebounding night as the Spurs outboarded Indiana 61-29 and secured a third win in 11 under coach Bob Bass.
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Broyles Contract Extended At Arkansas Through 1979
University of Arkansas football coach Frank Broyles has signed a new contract running to December 1979, announced by president Dr. Charles E. Bishop. After a 6-4-1 1974 season, Broyles faced pushback from fans and state Rep. Woody Clark who urged retirement and replacement with a full-time athletic director.
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Solunar Tables for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's tables guide daily planning. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during peak periods to maximize sport opportunities.
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