Raiders Win Front Battle Over Steelers in Bowl Prep
Raiders overpower Steelers on the line as Al Davis travels for Jets president Iselin funeral then returns for New Year’s Eve. Readers debate coaching changes, kick rules, overtime ties, and the era’s football quirks in a wide letter column.
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Hogs stay unbeaten as Delph sparks Arkansas past Texas A&M
15th ranked Arkansas romped 72-54 over Texas A&M as Marvin Delph scored 22 after a tight defense by Steve Jones. Eddie Sutton praised the performance while plotting a tough week with games at SMU and Baylor looming. Arkansas and Houston lead the Southwest Conference with Houston beating Baylor 111-49.
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Henderson State dominates AIC race with 83 70 win over SAU
Henderson State Reddies remain unbeaten in conference play at 10-0 after an 83-70 victory against second-place Southern Arkansas. Bruce Hines 19 and Keith Collins 16 lead SAU in a game where Henderson built a two-game league lead. Ken Mercer led SAU with 17. Other AIC results include Harding over Ouachita 68-52 and Central Arkansas over Hendrix 74-72.
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Stabler Wins Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler is named 1976 Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year after leading his team to Super Bowl XI. He tops Joe Morgan and others in voting, earning the belt and a prize valued around $20 000 at a Washington dinner.
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Tennessee Climbs to No. 7 as SEC Wins Boost Poll
Tennessee rises to No. 7 in the AP Top Ten after consecutive SEC wins over Alabama and Kentucky, with a 74- record and first place in the conference. Michigan moves to No. 2 after defeating Iowa Illinois and Purdue, while San Francisco holds the No. 1 ranking with 47 first-place ballots. Nevada-Las Vegas gains to No. 5 and UCLA to No. 8 on wins over California Santa Barbara Pepperdine and Notre Dame.
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Good coaching fuels Michigan win over Ohio State
Michigan coach Johnny Orr praised his squad after a 92-81 Big Ten victory at Columbus. The Wolverines, via a three-guard lineup led by Steve Grote, Ricky Green, and Dave Baxter, pulled away late, with Phil Hubbard scoring 17 and Baxter 16.
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Nuggets Rout Braves Behind Issel Thompson Jones in 127 102 Victory
Denver Nuggets defeat Buffalo Braves 127 102 as Dan Issel scores 32 with 18 rebounds and David Thompson adds 23 points six assists and three steals. Bobby Jones chips in 20 points and 15 rebounds as Denver leads by 12 at halftime and pulls away in the third. Coach Larry Brown praises defense while Buffalo coach Tate Locke discusses job security after a four game road trip. Nuggets sit 31 13 atop the Midwest Division.
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College basketball scores roundup with multiple games
A torrent of results across the college basketball slate. Notable upsets and high scorers include Connecticut beating Boston University 67 to 65 and George Washington topping St. Francis 104 to 63. Houston routed Texas A&M 111 to 58, while Texas defeated Texas A&I 78 to 68.
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Racers' Clackson suspended for three WHA games
Indianapolis defenseman Kim Clackson will miss three WHA games after spearing Pierre Roy on November 25 and injuring Frank Beaton on January 15. He will sit out a Quebec rematch, a Friday home game against New England, and a Sunday tilt vs. the Nordiques.
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AP Top 20 College Basketball Poll Summary
The Associated Press Top 20 lists the leading college basketball teams, noting first place votes in parentheses, season records, and total points calculated by a 20 18 16 14 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 scoring system.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Sport Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES helps readers plan days for optimal fishing or hunting. It advises planning around peak periods to maximize chances of finding good sport in favorable territories and covers.
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