Oklahoma and Alabama share the 1974 title race
Oklahoma and Alabama remained the last undefeated teams, with Oklahoma clinching its season before postseason ineligibility and Alabama set to face Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. Southern California stunned Notre Dame 55-24, Anthony Davis scoring four touchdowns to erase a 24-0 deficit and give the Trojans a high stakes victory over the defending champions.
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Record NFL no shows and mixed weekend results
NFL fans stayed home as a winter storm produced a league no show record. The Rams crushed the Falcons 50 7 in Atlanta while the Cardinals and Chiefs won 17 13 and Houston upset Pittsburgh 13 10. Bears beat Giants 16 13 in freezing rain and snow with Mirro Roder’s 24 yard field goal.
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Baylor Ends 50 Years Of Waiting For SWC Title
Baylor clinched its first Southwest Conference football crown in 50 years with a 24 3 victory over Rice, earning a Cotton Bowl bid and a new five year contract for coach Grant Teaff amid emotional fan reaction and relief among Baylor supporters. The Bears, 8 3 in 1974, will face Penn State in Dallas on New Year s Day after exchanging game films with mutual scouting. Teaff called the title a reward for the entire Baylor community and noted the conference is not dead.
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Bryant says Alabama may have best team in America
In Birmingham on Sunday coach Paul Bryant praised Alabama after a 17 13 win over Auburn that secured a second straight undefeated regular season and a conference title. Bryant said the team might be the best in the nation when facing Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
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Washington Shoate Named To Camp All America Team
Arch ie Griffin of Ohio State was named Player of the Year by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Griffin set an NCAA yardage record and led the nation with 1 620 rushing yards while 21 straight 100 yard games. The Camp All America includes Steve Joachim Temple Joe Washington Oklahoma Anthony Davis USC and others.
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Cameron Aggies Set For NAIA Semifinal Clash
Tickets for Saturdays NAIA semifinal between Cameron University and Texas A I are on sale at the Cameron business office. Prices: 2 for students 4 for adults. All seats reserved with Aggie fans behind the Cameron bench. Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday in Kingsville. Bus reservations due by noon Wednesday. Game at 2 p m Saturday in 17 000 seat Javelina Stadium Kingsville.
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Bike safety tips and a dental of injuries in cycling
The piece notes that many bicycle injuries are preventable and urges safety measures. It cites a health department estimate of about a million bicycle injuries annually, with collisions with cars increasingly common. It emphasizes safety equipment, reflectors, lights, and slip-resistant pedals.
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