KU Gets Good News On Michaels For Sun Bowl
Kansas coach Bud Moore welcomed returning tight end Jim Michaels who practiced at full speed for the first time since a pulled leg muscle. Michaels, 6-4 205, provides blocking help as KU prepares for Friday's Sun Bowl vs Pittsburgh with kickoff at 11 10 a m Lawrence time on channels 5 and 13.
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Kansas Jayhawks face Sun Bowl with two freshmen to start
In damp practice the Kansas team prepared for Friday’s Sun Bowl kickoff with freshman Lloyd Sobek and rugged Mike Michaels in the backfield competition. Senior Gregg Hosack returns from a cut leg while Laverne Smith sits with a sore throat as Kansas aims to protect a sold out bowl crowd of 29,860.
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Turnout to set record in Sun Bowl clash
Pittsburgh and Kansas prepare for the Sun Bowl facing a near sellout crowd in El Paso Texas Officials say the record crowd could approach 36 800 seats for the 41 year old contest Both teams feature top offensive stars Pittsburgh tailback Tony Dorsett and Kansas quarterback Nolan Cromwell with support from key teammates as illness sidelinesLavern Smith of Kansas to be cleared in time for kickoff
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McGuire gang uses stall tactic to beat Oklahoma State in Carolina Classic
South Carolina defeats Oklahoma State 70-61 in the Carolina Classic final after a five minute stall with a sepia lead. Mike Dunleavy 24 and Alex English 22 pace SC, English MVP. UCLA, Cincinnati, Nevada-Las Vegas and others also win in a busy college basketball card.
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Pro Bowl picks pit Bradshaw against Tarkenton in AFC NFC
New York AP Terry Bradshaw will oppose Fran Tarkenton at quarterback when the American Conference faces the National Conference in the Pro Bowl Jan. 26 in New Orleans. Bradshaw leads nine Steelers starters for the AFC while Tarkenton heads seven Vikings starters for the NFC.
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Buffalo guard breaks drought with 13 of 14 at line
Randy Smith, once a poor free throw shooter, hits 13 of 14 to lift the Braves over the Celtics 101-92. He scores 31 points as his season free throw percentage climbs above 82 percent while other NBA games see Bullets over Pistons and Rockets over Bulls.
Simpson Caps NFL Rushing Title for Second Time in Three Years
New York AP reports O.J. Simpson led the NFL in rushing with 1,817 yards and 329 carries, edging Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell as five 1,000 yard rushers emerged in the AFC. Ken Anderson and Fran Tarkenton topped the passing and quarterback ratings, Reggie Rucker and Mitchell shared the receiving lead, Ray Guy averaged 43.8 yards per punt, and Billy Johnson claimed punt return honors.
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ABA Tuesday results and upcoming games
The Associated Press recap lists Tuesday results Buffalo 101 over Boston 92 Washington 120 over Detroit 102 Houston 103 over Chicago 94 New York 110 over Milwaukee 108 Golden State 105 over New Orleans 97 Los Angeles 111 over Kansas City 97 Portland 125 over Seattle 100. Wednesday’s schedule shows Kansas City at Phoenix and Philadelphia at New York plus Houston at New Orleans and Atlanta at Washington. ABA games include New York 107 Kentucky 102 St Louis 115 Virginia 103 Indiana 111 San Antonio 106 with no games scheduled now.
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New clubs lead preps in ratings
Kansas prep rankings show Highland Park and Russell newly atop 4A and 3A while Wichita Heights Has- ton Has sent Beloit St. John’s hold No 1 in 5A and others. Christmas break pauses most schedules until January 6 with few games Jan 2 and a consensus from Topeka Daily Capital and Wichita Eagle. The Cardinals raise box seat prices 50 cents in St Louis due to higher operating costs.
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City church league scores from holiday hills league
Holiday Hills Nazarene 38 Trinity Lutheran 31. Plymouth Congregational 55 Friends 31. First Church Nazarene 41 RLDS 39. Local church league results.
OU boots Ivory after incident
Oklahoma Sooners announce dismissal of Ivory, alternate starting fullback, from the team after an incident in his dormitory. Coach Barry Switzer cited poor timing ahead of the Orange Bowl, with Ivory leaving school Friday night and returning home Saturday morning.
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Kansas State signs Coffeyville DB Brad Wagner
Ellis Rainsberger announced the signing of Brad Wagner a 6 2 180 pound Coffeyville standout defensive back Wagner from Seneca Kansas helped Coffeyville Junior College finish 11 0 in 1975 and win the Wool Bowl.
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