Notre Dame and USC Prepare for Rival Showdown
Notre Dame faces No 2 Southern California in a regular season finale televised by ABC at 4 30 pm EST in Memorial Coliseum. Ara Parseghian’s Irish seek a winning note after seven wins and two losses as Heisman winner Archie Simpson leads USC with strong offense and Rose Bowl aspirations.
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Florida S., Houston in Gator Bowl
Florida State and Houston meet in the Gator Bowl as both offenses rank high with Houston leading in scoring and total yards. Florida State, led by Ron Sellers and BU Cappleman, hope to slow a potent Cougars attack in a high stakes bowls night.
Army Navy gridiron classic expected Army favored by two TDs
Army enters the 69th Army Navy game as a two touchdown favorite at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Navy presents stubborn heart and effort, but Army's stronger record and depth underpin predictions of an easy Cadet victory before about 100,000 fans. Past upsets loom as a cautionary memory.
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Texas Defeats Texas A M to Secure Cotton Bowl Bid
Texas Longhorns sprinted to a 21 first-quarter points and rolled to a 35-14 victory over Texas A M to share the Southwest Conference title with Arkansas and clinch the Cotton Bowl spot. Chris Gilbert ran for 95 yards as Texas dominated early, while Bill Bradley and defender Loyd Wainscott anchored a stifling stop unit. A&M, led by Edd Hargett, managed two late touchdowns against Texas reserves.
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Jets Capture Title on Thanksgiving
Jets win the Eastern Division title after Thanksgiving games as Kansas City beats Houston 24-10, denying the Oilers a shot at catching New York. Chiefs tied for Western lead with Oakland after a 13-10 win over Buffalo. Raiders and Chiefs each at 10-2 with two games left. Philadelphia ends slump in 12-0 win over Detroit. Dallas defeats Washington 29-20.
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All-Opponent Football Team Highlighted by 1968 Standouts
Star Sportswriter Ralph Bouton names the 1968 All-Opponent team with Mike Waters of Magnolia at quarterback. Key coaches vie for top honors, with Frank Spainhauer of Arkadelphia earning nods after lifting his team to an 8-3 season. Basketball action resumes tomorrow night in Jones.
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Parole for Public Enemy No 1 Alvin Karpis
In Tacoma, Alvin Karpis, a 62-year-old former Public Enemy No 1, awaits parole after 33 years of a life sentence. He will be released January 14 and deported to Canada to work as a clerk typist, having advised youth offenders from prison and been deemed a model prisoner. His gang linked to 10 killings and two kidnappings between 1930 and 1936.
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Chiefs Hold Ninth West Lead After Win Over Oilers
Houston's secondary was torn apart as they allowed three long TD passes, while Dawson connected with Pitts for two TDs and Garrett for another. Beathard threw a six yard score for Houston, but the Oilers never threatened. Kansas City moved into first in the West, with Oakland defeating Buffalo as George Atkins starred for the Raiders with two takeaways and a late fumble recovery. Buffalo dropped to 4 11 1 for the season with one game left. coach Harvey Johnson dismissed playoff chatter.
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Bridgers on Block at Baylor
Baylor University weighs Bridgers future after a council recommendation to dismiss the long time coach and athletic director. President Abner Mc Call to announce decision amid controversy over the program’s divisive atmosphere and Bridgers 48-53-1 career entering season finale against Rice.
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College grid results from AP data Texas tops Texas A&M
The Associated Press reports college football results with Texas defeating Texas A&M 35 to 11 and Va. Tech beating VMA 55 to 6. Also noted: Wichita State 23, La Tech 42, New Mex SL 24, and ta isa 23, Wichita State 7.
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Eagles End 11-Game Drought With 12-0 Victory Over Detroit
Eagles snap long skid as Kuharich shrugs off draft talk after a Thanksgiving win that halted an 11-game losing streak in Detroit. Cowboys clinch Capitol Division with 29-20 over Washington amid Redskin coach Graham’s frustration over penalties. AFL: Kansas City over Houston 24-10. Oakland over Buffalo 13-10. Buffalo treads toward first draft pick. NFL schedule notes include Atlanta at Baltimore and others.
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Broyles Happy With Sugar Bowl Invitation
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says the Razorbacks are delighted to face unbeaten Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day in New Orleans. Arkansas finished 9-1 after a 42-7 win over Texas Tech, while Georgia earned the SEC title and eyes a matchup against Tech.
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