Longhorns edge Alabama in Cotton Bowl comeback
Texas quarterback Alan Lowry, fighting illness, proposed a bootleg that fooled Alabama and sparked a 34 yard TD run to seal a 21 17 Cotton Bowl victory. Lowry also scored on a three yard rush and rushed for 117 yards. Randy Braband earned defensive MVP honors with a key stop late. Alabama’s Wilbur Jackson had a 31 yard score and Greg Gaunt set a Cotton Bowl record with a 50 yard field goal.
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Bowl games roundup show Trojans and Rodgers spark early routs
Southern California surged to a 42-17 Rose Bowl win over Ohio State as Sam Cunningham scored four touchdowns. Johnny Rodgers powered Nebraska to a 40-6 Orange Bowl victory over Notre Dame despite flu. Texas upset Alabama 17-13 in the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma blanked Penn State 14-0 in the Sugar Bowl. Auburn beat Colorado 24-3 in the Gator Bowl and North Carolina topped Texas Tech 32-28 in the Sun Bowl. Rodgers lingered illness while delivering multiple TDs and a 52 yard pass.
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Cotton Bowl Emotion Sparks Texas Comeback Victory
At the Cotton Bowl Texas, led by coach Darrell Royal, surged from a 13-3 halftime deficit to beat Alabama 17-13. Alan Lowry, despite fever and illness, delivered the decisive 34 yard run after a pivotal bootleg. Bryant credited Texas's strategic onfield play, while Texas defender Terry Melancon sealed the win by two Alabama interceptions.
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Southern Cal routs Ohio State in Rose Bowl showdown
Southern California crushed Ohio State 42 to 17 in Pasadena, scoring four Sam Cunningham TDs and dominating the second half. Anthony Davis plus Mike Rae to Lynn Swann fueled the offense as USC claimed the national crown and a 12th victory in an undefeated season. A Rose Bowl crowd of 106,869 watched the rout, while Woody Hayes criticized the officiating and an altercation with a photographer drew attention after the game.
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Bam” Cunningham
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Rodgers dazzles the Irish in Orange Bowl
Notre Dame fell 40 to 46 to Nebraska as Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers ripped the Irish with runs of eight four and five yards a 50 yard TD catch and a 52 yard TD pass to Frosty Anderson Rodgers praised Nebraska for execution while coach Ara Parseghian faulted his defense and said he would study film to evaluate preparation and the Irish season record dropped to 8 3 in his nine year tenure with Notre Dame
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Clemente remembered as a fearless Pirates icon in tragedy
Roberto Clemente, a pioneering star and humanitarian, dies in a plane crash while delivering aid to Nicaraguan earthquake survivors. He left a legacy of 3,000 hits, four NL batting titles, and 12 All-Star selections, with a life defined by charity, speed, and a complex public image.
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Tourney finals set tomorrow at Hempstead County gym
The 2nd Annual Hempstead County Men's Invitational Basketball Tournament finals are at Guernsey Gym at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Undefeated Perry's Truck Stop faces Anderson-Frazier in the championship. a first-game Perry's win would trigger an 8:30 p.m. rematch.
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Allen Leads Redskins To Super Bowl VII Bid
Washington coach George Allen watched his Redskins crush Dallas 26 3 to claim the National Conference title and a date with the Dolphins in the Jan 14 Super Bowl. Calf Kilmer Charley Taylor and Curt Knight sparked the victory while President Nixon hosted Allen and family in the White House rose garden after the game.
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ABA East Roundup Delivers Scores and Standings
Basketball roundup lists team records and results from an ABA East slate. Notable games include Carolina 104 over Kentucky 91 and Indiana 109 over Dallas 101, with Utah 111 beating San Diego 89 and other Saturday results. Multiple teams sit in tight positions. upcoming schedules show Carolina at New York and Indiana at Kentucky among next matchups.
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Solunar Tables Preview From Knight's Tables
Solunar Periods schedule printed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guides readers to plan fishing or hunting at optimal times each day. The article emphasizes targeting good territory or cover to maximize sport potential.
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Lobos rise in blue ribbon status after victory
New Mexico Lobos under Norm Ellenberger upset Seattle 70 94 to win the Lobo Classic in Albuquerque and climb to No 16 in the AP poll as they prepare Western Athletic Conference action starting with Arizona State and Arizona. UCLA remains national No 1 with 520 points. Maryland 2, Marquette 3.
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