High Scoring Hopes Seen for Orange Bowl Matchup
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes expects a high scoring game against Colorado with Rod Gerald healthy and Pete Johnson strong. Colorado coach Bill Mallory recalls past bowls and cautions on defense deciding the outcome as Ohio State seeks its first Orange Bowl trip.
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Majors fires back on Rose Bowl national claim dispute
Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors, whose No. 1 team is 11-0, says Michigan and Southern Cal lack basis to claim a national title after the Rose Bowl. He argues Maryland also deserves consideration and asserts Pitt will prove its status in upcoming games, including the Sugar Bowl with Georgia.
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Bunning waits for job offer after firing from Phillies
Jim Bunning, a top strikeout leader and two no hitters, seeks a new job after being fired by the Philadelphia Phillies following a strong season at Oklahoma City. He criticizes management decisions and notes backing from players association ties as he explores options with no offers yet.
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South African leads juniors in Orange Bowl golf
A 17 year old from Transvaal, South Africa holds a one stroke lead entering the final round of the 13th Orange Bowl International Junior. Gary Brown shot two under par to post 215 after three rounds, with John Hamarik, David Farina and Willie Wood tied for second at 216.
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Ivo Van Damme Dies in French Autoroute Crash
Belgian runner Ivo Van Damme, two silver medals in Montreal, died after a two car collision on a Paris bound autoroute from the Riviera. The AP report notes a fatal Wednesday crash with unclear other injuries.
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Hubbard Named Tourney MVP At Friar Classic
Providence Rhode Island hosted the Friar Basketball Classic where Michigan sophomore center Phil Hubbard earned MVP honors after totaling 52 points in two games. Michigan’s upset loss to Providence 82 21 in double overtime preceded the award.
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Boone Back In Groove With 31 Points For Kings
Ron Boone regained his shooting confidence energizing the Kansas City Kings in a 113-103 win over Buffalo. He scored 21 by halftime and finished with 31 points as Jim Eakins added 17 in the fourth quarter to seal the triumph.
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Nevada-Las Vegas star Carano named South starter in American Bowl
Glen Carano a four year starter who set 22 school records at UNLV has been chosen as the starting quarterback for the South squad in Sunday night’s American Bowl in Tampa Florida.
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Yanks not worst ever in Series
A California sports columnist debated writing this is the worst World Series team ever. He compared the 1976 Yankees to other losing clubs, noting the 1950 Phillies and 1963 Yankees, both swept in four straight, and the 1966 Dodgers shut out after a two run game one, with the final two games tight pitching battles.
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