Rodgers Sparks Nebraskas 40-6 rout of Notre Dame in Orange Bowl
Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers scored three rushing TDs and a 50 yard receiving score as Nebraska crushed Notre Dame 40-6. Ara Parseghian cited slow Irish defense and questioned preparation while praising Nebraskas offense and Rodgers versatility.
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Scribes sober after raid at Orange Bowl
Nebraska routs Notre Dame 40 to 6 as police raid the press box and confiscate beer and liquor. Investigators cited a city ordinance banning intoxicants at public events, while officials denounced the long running press box “saloons” at Dolphins and Miami games.
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No Doubt Now Trojans No. 1
Southern California crushed Ohio State 42 to 17 in the Rose Bowl to extend an undefeated season and cement a likely national title. Coach John McKay tempered victory with caution as AP ballots were to be counted after the bowls.
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Rose Bowl Glory Sets Record as USC Pummels Ohio State
Sam Bam Cunningham shreds Ohio State with four touchdowns on two yard dives as USC routs the Buckeyes 42 17 in a rain soaked Rose Bowl. Anthony Davis Rae Lynn Swann and Charles Phillips key the comeback while Woody Hayes confronts a camera clash after the game.
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Lowry Guides Horns in Cotton Bowl Comeback
Texas quarterback Alan Lowry, a converted defensive back, crafted the winning late drive against Alabama. He scored on a 34 yard bootleg and added a 3 yard run as Texas erased a 13 10 deficit to win 17 13. Coach Darrell Royal credited Lowry for the decisive play and praised his offensive leadership.
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Bullets Beat Bucks 88 87 In Close NBA Clash
The Baltimore Bullets edged the Milwaukee Bucks 88 to 87 as Mike Riordan scored 23 points and hit a jump shot with 57 seconds remaining to secure the victory, snapping a 14 game drought against Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks fall to Bullets end 13 straight vs Baltimore
Milwaukee lost to Baltimore snapping a 13 game win streak that dated back to December 14, 1970. The defeat left the Bucks two games behind idle Chicago in the Midwest Division as the Bullets gained a half game on Atlanta in the Central. Riordan hit a decisive late jumper over Jon McGlockin after a planned inside play with Elvin Hayes.
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Hayes Calls USC the Best Ever After 42-17 Rose Bowl Loss
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes applauded Southern California as the greatest college football team after the Trojans routed his team 42 to 17 in the Rose Bowl. He snapped at questions about a pregame photographers altercation and stormed out of the interview room.
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