Big Eight tourney politics and Rose Bowl ties teased
The piece weighs the Big Eight Basketball Tournament in Kansas City amid calls to tweak or scrap it, noting it funds the league’s year and draws strong crowds. It compares with NCAA structure and hints at Rose Bowl dynamics and Earnie Seiler’s long promotional impact on Miami football traditions.
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Pro Cage Report NBA Saturday Scores
NBA scores list from Saturday shows New York 100 over Baltimore 98 and Atlanta 120 over Buffalo 110. Chicago 99 edged Milwaukee 92 while Phoenix 107 beat Portland 104. Golden State 113 over Kansas City Omaha 107 and Houston 117 over Philadelphia 107. Sunday and Monday schedules noted with no Sunday games and listed Tuesday matchups. ABA results include Denver 136 over New York 98 and Virginia 120 over Memphis 104 with Carolina 104 defeating Kentucky 91. Indiana 109 over Dallas 101 and Utah 111 over San Diego 89. No further games planned.
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Football on TV Today Highlights Major Bowls
At 1 p.m. Texas meets Alabama on channels 5 and 13 in the Cotton Bowl. The Rose Bowl follows at 3:30 p.m. with USC against Ohio State on channels 4 and 27. At 7 p.m. Nebraska battles Notre Dame on channels 4 and 27 in the Orange Bowl.
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Redskins Clinch NFC Title With 26 3 Win Over Cowboys
Washington Chiefs a 26 3 victory over Dallas to clinch the National Conference championship and set a January 14 Super Bowl bout with the Miami Dolphins. Kilmer to Taylor sparked the win as Curt Knight set an NFL playoff record with four field goals. President Nixon called coach George Allen after the game.
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Dolphins Stop Steelers to Reach Super Bowl VII
Miami defeats Pittsburgh 21 to 17 in the AFC title game to advance to Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins. Bob Griese replaces Earl Morrall and leads two scoring drives as the Dolphins finish 16 0, ending the Steelers 40 year run. Terry Bradshaw hobbled by illness and injury throws two late picks.
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