Russians Bid For 1976 Olympic Games In Mounting Race
Melvin Durslag analyzes the 1976 Olympic host race with Moscow’s formal bid, noting U S appeals amid Vietnam War fallout, non Communist IOC bloc voting, and comparisons to Montreal and Florence. He highlights Mexico City’s security pains and the cost of staging versus a Moscow bid with fewer local hurdles.
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Penn State Tackle Wins Swede Nelson Award
Boston AP reports Penn State defensive tackle Steve Smear, headed for the Orange Bowl, was named winner of the Swede Nelson Award by the Gridiron Club of Boston for outstanding sportsmanship. The award honors former Harvard All American and club president.
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Yonkers Raceway Attains Strong Attendance This Season
Yonkers New York track reports an average of 20 091 fans per night over its first 102 harness racing programs this season reflecting solid public turnout and continued fan interest at the venue.
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Michigan Faces USC in 56th Rose Bowl Preview
Michigan coach Bo Schembechler worries five week layoff and Pasadena sun may have dulled momentum after a 3 2 start. USC coach John McKay stresses conditioning as key. both teams in final practice before New Year’s Day showdown in Pasadena.
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Cool Heads Set For Cotton Tilt
Dallas AP report notes two cool quarterbacks lead top teams in the Cotton Bowl clash Texas Christian? No, Texas Longhorns led by James Street and Notre Dame’s Joe Theismann. Street seeks victory after 19 straight starts with clutch plays while Theismann boasts 1909 total offense and a 56.2 percent pass completion. Street key moment came in a 15-14 Arkansas win with a 43-yard run and 44-yard pass setup.
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Missouri Drives to Strengthen Big Eight Glory in Orange Bowl
Missouri, a three point favorite, seeks to boost the Big Eight’s national standing by halting Penn State’s 29 game unbeaten run in the Orange Bowl. The matchup pits Penn State’s tough defense against Missouri’s high scoring attack with kickoff at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.
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Honor Roll Scores Lead Jrowling ID Meet
The list shows top performers across MEN and WOMEN divisions with individual totals and scores. Notable names include B Howard, D Wesco, J Houchins, D Cherry, F Finney, and K Hamilton among men, and D Coomer, C Watkins, D Norris, C Myers, and S Leach among women, with several posting high series.
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Notre Dame Lineman McCoy Faces Cotton Bowl Test
Notre Dame defensive tackle Mike McCoy, a 6 foot 5 inch 286 pound senior from Erie, fears little on the field but battles oversized necks and tailored shirts off it. He projects to be a Heisman contender and is eyeing pro play, with possible destinations in New York or California.
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Browns See Horror Film as Prep for Vikings Clash
Cleveland Browns coach Blanton Collier skips recapping Sunday's Dallas win and shows the 51–3 loss to Minnesota as a warning. He says the Vikings present a new problem with a strong front four and that the team must start from scratch to prepare for the NFL title bout.
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