Nebraska Beats Oklahoma in nail biting classic
Nebraska, defending national champions, spoiled Oklahoma’s home triumphs, 35-31, on Jeff Kinney’s fourth TD. Kinney rushed 151 yards in the second half as the Cornhuskers shut down Oklahoma’s Wishbone and outgained the Sooners 279 rushing yards to 207. Rodgers’ 72 yard punt return lit early, while Mildren and Harrison sparked Oklahoma’s late rallies before Nebraska sealed the drive with Kinney’s 2 yard TD with 1:38 remaining.
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Fisher Makes Wishbone for Tech
Arkansas Tech coach Don Dempsey lauds quarterback Phil Fish for running the Wishbone reads in the triple option. Tech, 11-0, hosts Northern State in the NAIA playoffs first round, with standout backs Larry Brown, Bill Breedlove, Doug Rice, and Benny Shepherd, though Shepherd is injured and unlikely to play.
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Alabama Nebraska May Be Title Game
Alabama and Nebraska emerge as top contenders for the national title as they target Orange Bowl showdown on January 1. Nebraska stays unbeaten with a 35-31 win over Oklahoma, while Alabama faces Auburn in a key SEC clash.
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Cowboys Beat Rams Tighten Lead in NFC East Race
Dallas defeated Los Angeles 21 2, boosting its one game edge over Washington in the NFC East as San Francisco and Atlanta trail in the West. Staubach led the rally with 43 rushing yards, 176 passing, and a game winning TD run. Rams QB Roman Gabriel battled through injuries on artificial turf.
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Sullivan Wins Heisman Trophy for Auburn 1971
Auburn fans hailed quarterback Pat Sullivan as Heisman winner after the announcement during halftime of the Georgia Tech game. Sullivan, 21, from Birmingham, credited coach Shug Jordan and teammates for a string of strong seasons.
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Longhorns Take Title Arkansas to Liberty Bowl
At College Station Texas coach Darrell Royal had much to be thankful for on Thursday as he could finally dig into his team after a season of steady progress and securing the conference crown.
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Irwin Leads Trevino by 10 Strokes in Heritage Golf Classic
Hale Irwin shot 68 to take early lead at Hilton Head as Lee Trevino trailed by 10 after a water-logged round. Arnold Palmer and Dave Eichelberger tied for second at 69, with Jack Nicklaus at 71 and others close behind on the treacherous Harbour Town layout. Irwin’s surge came as Palmer rued a final-hole bogey and Trevino battled the course.
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Coach Stallings Relieved After Aggies Fall to Texas
Texas defeated the Aggies 34 14 on Thanksgiving to claim an unprecedented fourth straight Southwest Conference title. hours after the game the A&M board announced athletic director and head coach Gene Stallings would be relieved of all duties effective December 1, with Marvin Tate named acting director and a search committee formed. Stallings tenure included a 27-45-1 record, one SWC title in 1967 and a Cotton Bowl win, and he indicated he would not comment further after meeting with A&M President Jack Williams.
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Lipscomb Tops Harding 80 74 In Arkansas Showdown
Bruce Bowers poured in 28 points to lift David Lipscomb College of Nashville to an 80 74 victory over Harding College in Searky Arkansas Lipscomb erased a 14 point halftime deficit by shooting 49 percent from the field to Harding 39 percent but Lipscomb made 4 of 41 3 point tries as the decisive surge built the win for Lipscomb in the non conference tilt
Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods schedule drawn from Richard Aiden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES advises planning days around peak activity times to fish or hunt in best territory or cover, enhancing chances of success.
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Arkansas Tech Coach Don Dempsey Named Coach of Year
Ark Tech's Don Dempsey named Coach of the Year in NAIA District 17. He has a 40-11-2 record over five years, guiding the Wonder Boys to the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championship. The All-District Team includes multiple players from Harding, Arkansas Tech, Southern State, AM&N, Ouachita, and Henderson.
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