Pitt Panthers Claim College Football National Championship
Pittsburgh rides a 12-4 record to win the national title after routing Georgia 27-3 in the Sugar Bowl. The Panthers capture 59 of 62 first place votes and top the AP poll, finishing ahead of Southern California. Coach Johnny Majors notes the historic achievement before leaving Pitt for Tennessee.
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Notre Dame Loses at Princeton in Second Straight Setback
No. 8 Notre Dame fell 76-62 on the road to unranked Princeton as turnovers and weak shooting doomed the Irish. Princeton guards Omelichenko and Olah dis broke the press, limited Notre Dame to 39 percent, and built a 35-25 halftime lead.
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Raiders scout training facilities ahead of Super Bowl XI
Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden and assistants are sent to UC Irvine to inspect training spaces before arriving for Super Bowl XI. The piece recalls Bud Grant’s 1970s Vikings experience and notes travel and camp location issues affecting teams before the game.
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GMCs twin bill in trouble after low attendance
Middletown Highs Ed Skeeter Payne says the GMC holiday basketball doubleheader may be discontinued after next year due to poor turnout at Millett Hall in Oxford. The four year run yielded about $2,157 in income while costs run around $1,000 per game.
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Middies Coach Laments Mental Prep Ahead of Easy Schedule
Middletown High basketball coach Ted Stewart worries about mentally readying his team for Friday's game with Hamilton Garfield and next week's clash with Fairfield after a 7-1 first half. He notes players read papers and know records, and he hints the tougher challenge may be convincing them. Stewart remains pleased with 1976 progress despite losing three starters and hopes to finish strong.
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Kuhn Power Key in Finley Suit Over Star Sales
Federal judge says case hinges on whether Commissioner Kuhn had authority to void the June sold trades of Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue for 3.5 million not on any personal animosity or Finley’s finances. Trial proceedings continue as documents are read into record. Also notes veteran pitcher Danny Frisella died in a dune buggy crash near Phoenix.
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Dons Take No 1 In AP Basketball Poll
The undefeated San Francisco Dons rise to number one with a 15 0 mark after Rainbow Classic success in Honolulu. Michigan falls to fifth after an 82 81 double overtime loss while Cincinnati Kentucky and Alabama move up in the rankings.
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Turner buys Hawks after Braves suspension
Ted Turner buys more than 50 percent of the Atlanta Hawks for about 1.5 million making him principal owner. He names Mike Storen president and GM and retains Bud Seretean and Tom Cousins on the board as the Hawks seek stability amid a 12-26 record.
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