Panthers claim national title with Sugar Bowl rout
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers, led by an undefeated season, routed Georgia 27-3 in the Sugar Bowl to clinch college football's national championship. Pitt secured 59 of 62 first place votes and 1,234 of 1,240 points in The Associated Press poll, their first title in 39 years. Southern California finished second, Michigan slipped to third as Houston’s Cougars climbed into ranking contention.
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Pitt Crowned National Champion After Bowls Run
The final AP poll places Pitt at number one after a post season where Oklahoma dropped to fifth. Ohio State, Colorado, Nebraska, and Notre Dame follow in the top five with Maryland dropping from fourth to eighth after painful losses. Kentucky breaks into the Top Twenty for the first time as North Carolina falls from the rankings.
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LHS Battles Altus In Boomer Conference Open
Lk e Mac Collide. Eisenhower hosts MacArthur in a return match while Lawton High welcomes Altus in a Boomer Conference clash. Ike, 8-0, meets 3-4 MacArthur after a long layoff. their December opener ended 53-52 in a dramatic finish. Highlanders last beat Duncan last month.
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Eisenhower Girls Cruise Past MacArthur In 65 49 Victory
Ike girls dominate MacArthur 65 to 49 with Jody Johnson scoring 22 points and Janet Parrish adding 15 before intermission as Ike runs to a 27 8 first quarter lead. MacArthur boys rally late but fall 49 65 in a separate game with Preston Butler leading MacArthur and Tom Knott pacing Ike.
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Pros Won’t Take Shoeless Kicker
In Los Angeles AP reports Texas A and M sophomore Tony Franklin wowed scouts with barefoot kicking feats. NFL rules and a narrower crossbar may hinder him, but he already notched a 65 yard season and a 62 yard Sun Bowl winner.
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Raiders Send Advanced Troops To LA For Super Bowl XI
Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden and assistants scouted UC Irvine facilities as part of Super Bowl XI prep ahead of the matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. The piece notes historical nerves about training sites, travel times, and coaching conduct, with side remarks on past playoff outcomes and NFL equipment rules.
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Tickets On Sale For Aggie Meet
Tickets for the Cameron Basketball Classic are on sale at the Aggie fieldhouse with reserved seats at 5 dollars and general admission at 2 dollars per evening. Ticket sales run 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. through Friday. Southwestern Oklahoma and Missouri Southern open the tournament with a 7 pin clash Friday. Cameron ends its week holiday layoff by facing John Brown University at 9 p.m.
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Vikings Relax Super Bowl Prep With Family Trips
The Minnesota Vikings abandon rigidity for Super Bowl XI week in California planning family flights and hotel stays in Pasadena and Costa Mesa. The team spends thousands on a charter flight for families and extra lodging to avoid game-day bus delays while Raiders face similar logistics. General Manager Mike Lynn criticizes NFL facility planning as players and coaches are given a more relaxed, family-friendly lead up to the game.
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