Razorbacks Rated No 6 In Nation In Sports Roundup
The AP reports Arkansas climbs to sixth in the final college basketball rankings after bowl and bowl-like showings. Ohio State dominates the season ending poll with 10 0, 968 points, Penn State, Texas and South California follow. Kansas and Missouri also feature in the top ten amid a mix of upsets and strong finishes.
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Dallas Cowboys V Vikings set for Sunday playoff clash
Miami AP notes Dallas coach Tom Landry unsure how his Cowboys will respond after a 31-20 loss to Cleveland in the Eastern Conference title game. Bud Grant’s Vikings, coming off a 24-14 Western title defeat, promise improvement. Both clubs report good health as they prepare for the runnner-up playoff Sunday.
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Deacon Jones Sweeps George Halas Trophy Again
Ira Berkow reports Deacon Jones of the Los Angeles Rams has won the George Halas Trophy for the second consecutive year, with 129 points in the NEA poll. Dick Butkus is runner up. Jones cites pride, determination and mental discipline as keys to his success while preparing for a Pro Bowl ceremony on January 19.
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Lift on the Ball Explain Bowling Lift and Follow Through
Amateur bowlers are advised to lift the ball by following through rather than spinning the ball. The arm should break from straight at release to create the arc, align with spot and pin, and maintain a stable delivery. Pros vary shots for lane conditions, but amateurs should not.
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Billy Casper Tops Suncoast Tour at La Costa Tournament
Billy Casper dominates a playful press tournament at La Costa California with a 72 par round while Billy Casper is hailed as Golfer of the Year. Nat Fields hosts a media group including Tom Harmon Jan Murray and Mort Lund as Casper outperforms amid distractions and fanfare.
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Namath Dominates Jets Path to Miami Super Bowl
Murray Olderman credits Joe Namath as the Jets’ defining force in 1968, detailing the quarterback’s improvisation on the AFL Championship play against the Raiders. The piece weighs Namath’s talent against a balanced opponent like the Baltimore Colts, noting his influence on team momentum and the drama surrounding a potential Super Bowl showdown.
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Lefty Driesell Builds Davidson Basketball Image
Davidson College, a small Presbyterian school with 1000 students, openly uses Top Ten banners created with Lefty Driesell to push national recognition. Driesell says top 10 polls boost Davidson’s name, recruit potential, gate receipts, and media visibility, despite the school’s modest athletic history.
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Lefty) Driesell
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