Simmons All-American at Centralia High School
Centralia High School guard Pete Simmons was named to the 1970 Prep All-America Football Team. The 5 foot 0, 275 pound defensive guard is among Missouri selections, noted by Coach Shane Cavanah as a quick, versatile defensive signal caller and occasional offensive back on goal line plays. Simmons also earned all-conference and all-district honors and played on the state team as a junior. The Missouri other honoree is Michael Fagan of Rockhurst. The list covers players nationwide from multiple states, compiled from ballots sent to coaches and officials.
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Big Eight Opens Conference Basketball Campaign
Kansas rivals Kansas and Colorado sit out the opener as Oklahoma State and Iowa State start the Big Eight race in Ames. Nebraska visits Kansas State and Oklahoma goes to Missouri in other openers, with Kansas set to begin league play January 18 at Iowa State. Kansas coach Ted Owens says the Jayhawks have a lot of room to improve despite a 9 1 start.
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Fordham Seeks Crown
Fordham pursues a national title as coach Richard Phelps leads an undefeated Rams through a 81-71 victory over Princeton and a demanding schedule. The team aims for weekly rankings despite not being listed, with wins against Florida, Miami, Cal, and Rochester shaping their path. Sidney Wicks 28 and Curtis Rowe 22 fuel UCLA’s big win spectrum on the same day.
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Digger’ Phelps
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Colts reach Super Bowl with 27 17 win over Raiders
Baltimore Colts edge Oakland 27 17 to claim AFC title and set Jan 17 Super Bowl date with Dallas Cowboys. Unitas connects on 68 yard TD to Perkins as Colts defense harasses Lamonica and sacks him five times. Bulaich gains 71 yards in key ground game while Havrilak recovers a fumbled punt to spark scoring.
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West Beats East 17-13 in Shrine Classic as Pas tornin stars
Don Pastornin and Leon Burns fueled the West victory in the Shrine charity game. Pastornin threw a 45 yard TD to Mel Gray and kicked a 42 yard field goal, the longest in East West history. Burns rushed 88 yards on 22 carries and caught a pass. Crowder praised Santa Clara's Pastornin and Gray's speed could lead to pro success. UCLA seeks new coach as Tommy Prothro heads to Rams.
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Long Beach State
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Colorado
Mexico Edges Hannibal 54-52 in Tough Battle
The Mexico Bulldogs defeated the Hannibal Pirates 54-52 in the conference opener. Warren Williams led Mexico with 23 points including 8 field goals and 7 of 8 free throws while Lydell Williams scored 17 for Hannibal and Ed Utterback added 13.
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Cowboys Triumph Over 49ers Seize NFC Title
Dallas Cowboys beat the San Francisco 49ers 17 to 10 at Kezar Stadium to win the NFC championship and set up a January 17 Super Bowl showdown with the Baltimore Colts in Miami. Rookie Duane Thomas rushed for 143 yards and scored, while Walt Garrison added the decisive TD on a Craig Morton pass. Lee Roy Jordan's interception and Dallas' strong running keyed the victory as Dallas avenged earlier missteps and moved toward the league title.
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Associated Press
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Chicago Triumphs Over Philadelphia 3 1 in West Hockey
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 in a West Division match. Minnesota ties Los Angeles 3 3 as St. Louis over Vancouver 3 1 and New York beats Pittsburgh 3 1. Detroit and California split a 3 2 result. Toronto faces Minnesota Tuesday.
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Notre Dame Eyes Top Poll After Texas Showdown
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian says the Fighting Irish accepted a greater challenge by playing Texas in the Cotton Bowl as the final AP poll looms for a national title. Nebraska disputes a delay request as bowls advance decisions under NCAA rules.
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Devaney Says Irish Don’t Merit Crown
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney defends his team after the Cornhuskers beat LSU 17-12 in the Orange Bowl. He argues Notre Dame, though a fine team, should not be voted first by the Associated Press and notes Nebraska remained strong after the bowl win.
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