College football eyes national title game dubbed Super Bowl
NCAA proposal could crown No 1 team with a single championship game in 1977. Homer Rice predicts strong support among athletic directors and major networks as the plan seeks a late January finale after bowls. Site considerations include warm weather or domed venues.
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ABA Closes Utah Franchise as Merger Remains Goal
In Chicago AP reports the ABA ends the Utah Stars franchise after four players Moses Malone Randy Denton Steve Green and Ron Boone are sold to the St Louis Spirits for cash to pay creditors. The league will keep playoffs and the All Star game, but schedules may shift as it stabilizes to seven teams.
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Bill Daniels
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Bell Runs Away With NCAA Title
Ricky Bell of Southern California tops the NCAA rushing list with 1 875 yards on 357 attempts, well ahead of Herb Lusk and others. Gene Swick sets a total offense mark while Craig Penrose leads in passing and Pete Johnson paces scorers with 25 touchdowns. Tom Take outs punters with a 46.7 yard average.
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Oklahoma Faces Big Disappointment Tag After Big Eight Play
In Kansas City AP reports the Big Eight board named Oklahoma the conference’s biggest disappointment while noting a 10 1 season and a 35 10 win over Nebraska. Leroy Selmon named top defensive player and widely tipped for the NFL draft. Jimbo Elrod and Gary Spani each earned two votes for top players.
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Smith's Heroics Lift Missouri Over Toledo 88 85 In OT
Missouri guard Willie Smith scored 30 points including five in the overtime period to lift the Tigers to an 88 85 win over Toledo. The win gives Missouri its second victory of the season and extends its home winning streak to 15.
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