Big Eight dominant with Nebraskas clash in bowls
The Big Eight braces for a nationwide showcase as Nebraskas No 1 faces No 2 Alabama in the Orange Bowl while Oklahoma meets Auburn and Colorado battles Houston. Analysts credit recruiting and tougher schedules for the conferences rise, noting Missouri and others fought hard to stay competitive and Big Ten lagged.
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Tigers reach Big Eight final first time since 1954
Missouri and Kansas State advance to the Big Eight Conference preseason tournament final in Kansas City after semifinal wins. Missouri, at 9-1, defeated Colorado 66-57, while Kansas State, 6-5, routed Iowa State 92-75. The Tigers last played for the title in 1954.
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Broad NCAA Results Highlight Semi finals and Scores
A dense rundown of college tournaments and NBA ABA results. Key showings include Irvine and Seton Hall in the West, Oklahoma City and Army in the Far West, Missouri and Colorado advancing in the Big Eight, and Paced by Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon State in Rainbow and Far West classics. Sports scores span multiple conferences with numerous semifinal outcomes and consolation games.
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Three Plagues Spoil Community's Hopes
The Community A-6 Trojans hurt by cold shooting 26 percent in the first half 23 fouls injuries and a late lead change lose 72-63 to Westran in the Holiday Tournament. Brent Pasley scores 20 while Greg Cox adds 16 and Wayne Harris 12. Community meets Jamestown or Fayette for third place tonight at 7.
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Outsider May Find Way Into Bear's Den
Chicago AP report says Bears owner George Halas fired head coach Jim Dooley after a 20-36 record and 68 final-season points. Halas opens the job to outsiders or staff, with Ara Parseghian Abe Gibron and Bill Austin mentioned as possibilities as the draft nears. Gale Sayers regrets the departure in a shaken Bears mood.
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Bruins Are Getting Better All the Time
UCLA tops college basketball with six wins this season totaling 21 straight, averaging 111.8 points per game and leading in scoring margin. Dwight Lamar and Bill Averitt pace individual scoring, with Kermit Washington leading in rebounds and Bob Fullarton excelling in field goal percentage.
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Alabama Faces Nebraska in Orange Bowl With First Black Starters
John Mitchell and Wilbur Jackson, two Black players at Alabama, say they feel welcomed as they help the No. 2 Crimson Tide chase a national title against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Mitchell, a 6 foot 3 inch junior college transfer from Mobile, and Jackson, a 6 foot 1 inch sophomore from Ozark, express pride and resolve amid a historic integration era.
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Allen Picked As Coach Of Year
George Allen of the Washington Redskins named NFL coach of the year by Sporting News in a coaches poll with 10 votes. Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins named a distant second with five votes as the piece mentions a Houston quarterback dinner.
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Sporting News Honors Trevino
Lee Trevino named Sporting News Sports Man of the Year for 1971. The Mexican American golfer rose to prominence by winning the U S, Canadian, and British Open titles, then returned from an appendectomy to lead the U S Ryder Cup to a decisive win over Great Britain and pair with Jack Nicklaus for an American World Cup victory.
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Phillips to Quarterback Longhorns in Cotton Bowl
Texas coach Darrell Royal named Eddie Phillips as starting quarterback for the Cotton Bowl against Penn State, over Donnie Wigginton who led the Sooners to the Southwest Conference title. Royal cited prior starts and injury history, while Penn State coach Joe Paterno praised Phillips and said PSU would study the Wishbone offense to counter him.
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