Vikings edge Rams to reach Super Bowl after chaotic NFC title
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 14 to 10 in a error filled game to advance to Super Bowl IX in New Orleans where they will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers who defeated the Oakland Raiders 24 to 13. The Rams led in the second half but a key third quarter stand by Minnesota's defense plus a late Tarkenton drive sealed the win.
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Texas Auburn Gator Bowl Classic Prompts Weekend College Football Look
Texas and Auburn meet in the Gator Bowl as runners-up from major conferences clash. The article notes Texas quarterback Marty Akins healthy return and Auburn’s tough defense, with other bowl results and league talk including Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, and regional ACC/Big Ten notes.
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Bucks Lose Ground as Knicks Fall at Home 115 89
Kareem Abdul Jabbar returned to lead Milwaukee with 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Bucks crushed the Knicks 115 89. The game swung after a 6 49 left third when Milwaukee scored 15 straight while New York went scoreless, extending the lead to 82 65. Hawthorne Wingo led the Knicks with 16 points.
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Top college teams seek holiday tourney titles in Rainbow Classic and more
Indiana, Southern Cal and Alabama headline a crowded holiday tournament slate. Indiana reached the Rainbow Classic final by routing Ohio State, while Hawaii and Fordham advanced in other events. UCLA, NC State and Centenary posted notable wins as multiple tournaments capped a weekend of finals and finals-week excitement.
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Hunter in bidding war for Catfish services ends soon
Jim Hunter will trim offers from about eight clubs today and may decide by New Year’s Day which team signs him. Attorney Joe Flythe said the list could shrink to two by Tuesday with a final choice possible Wednesday after reviewing proposals exceeding 1 million dollars. He might visit cities to compare facilities and living conditions before deciding.
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Braves defeat Alumni as Cabrillo dominates Hawaii trip
Cabrillo Conquistadores improve to 10-2 with 78-62 win over Castle High and 69-66 comeback over Kailua High in Hawaii. Mandy Simmons scores 47 across two games as local fans endure a storm while Lompoc Braves alumni fall 72-54 to the varsity.
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