Vikings Pitt Plan For Super Bowl Reverse
The Vikings and Steelers study Tulane Stadium prep as Super Bowl expectations rise. Bud Grant seeks first win after three-title losses while Pittsburgh aims to break its 42-year title drought in New Orleans.
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Bruce Lowitt
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Steelers
Tulane Stadium
Bud Grant
Don Shula
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Miami
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Dolphins
Vikings Seek Edge as Super Bowl IX Rematch Looms
Minnesota and Pittsburgh prepare for a potential title showdown, trading wins with New Orleans and Minnesota this season. Fran Tarkenton and Chuck Foreman lead a versatile offense into a matchup against a stingy Pittsburgh defense and the Steelers two-pronged ground game of Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier.
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New Orleans
Vikings
Fran Tarkenton
Chuck Fore
Miami
Larry Csonka
Pittsburgh
Franco Harris
Rocky Bleier
Money Becomes Name Of The College Game
A nationwide Associated Press survey shows college sports face sharp budget cuts as football and basketball funds drive programs. Athletic directors report travel Skimping on trips less recruiting and higher student recreation fees while Title IX demands equal funding for women’s sports. Major schools like Penn State Oklahoma and Notre Dame use football revenues to cover costs, with many cutting scholarships and shifting to bus travel and on campus dorm housing.
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Frank Broyles
Arkansas
Leon Green
University of Idaho
Eastern New Mexico
Dewey Langston
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Washington
Wittenberg University
Dave Maurer
Sports Department
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Joe Paterno
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Oklahoma
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Neb
Los Angeles
J. R Morris
Notre Dame
Kansas State
Autopsy Ordered In Deaths Of Don Wilson And Son
Houston Astros pitcher Don Wilson and his 5 year old son Alexander died from carbon monoxide exposure in their home with Mrs Wilson and Denise injured. Autopsies were to determine causes as the Astros mourn the loss and team officials recall Wilson as a gifted pitcher with two no hitters and a strong season ahead.
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Don Wilson
Houston
Houston Astros
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Wilson
Astros
Spec Richardson
Dave Roberts
Preston Gomez
Griffin
Ken Forsch
Roberts
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Risinger
Don
Gomez
Cincinnati
Astrodome
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Ganakas
Richard Washington
UCLA
Oklahoma
Bruins
Pauley Pavilion
NCAA Plans Recruiting Alterations
The 69th NCAA convention opens with 131 proposals aiming to curb recruiting abuses and curb inflation. Proposals include delaying off campus contact until after a student’s junior year and restricting loans and summer job arrangements for athletes.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Wiles Hallock
NCAA
LSU Falls to Kentucky Amid Coaching Frustration
LSU coach Dale Brown vowed to return after a 115-80 loss to Kentucky in Lexington. Brown accused officials of rough play and argued with a Higgs Flynn incident, while Kentucky senior Kevin Grevey led with 20 points in the SEC opener.
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LSU
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Lexington
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Tigers
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Louisiana State
Douglas MacArthur
Big
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Mike Flynn
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Joe Hall
Wildcats
Halil
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Greensboro
N. C
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Duke
Ring
Dennis Wolff
Sooners Learn lesson At UCLA By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missouri shows form as the Tigers defeat Texas 64 60 with a late Kennedy three point play and Smith free throws. Oklahoma loses 111 66 to UCLA while Colorado drops 91 77 to Long Beach State. Conference play starts Jan 18 with Kansas State and Oklahoma tied at 7 3 and Kansas 7 4.
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Associated Press
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Ohio
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Willie Smith
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St. Louis
Fall Kills Young Skier During New Year Tourney Jump
Jeff Wright a 22 year old Minneapolis skier and a top U S Olympic prospect was fatally injured in a practice jump at Harris Hill Brattleboro Vt Wright fell on landing at the 70 meter Fred Harris Memorial jump He died at Mary Hitchcock Hospital Hanover N H He was the son of George Wright a Minnesota ski development leader Wright placed fourth in last year’s Olympic tryout and was among 10 trainees for the team.
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Jeff Wright
Minneapolis
U.S
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Fred Harris
Harris Hill
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Hanover
N.H
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Minnesota
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