Cornhuskers Turble Alabama in New Year’s Orange Bowl Showdown
Nebraska and Alabama meet on New Year’s Day in the Orange Bowl as a potential playoff preview. The No. 1 Cornhuskers bring a 11 game unbeaten run under Coach Bob Devaney and a precise offense and defense, contrasting with Alabama’s high powered but less consistent look in this marquee bowl clash.
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Bowl matchups and title chase across major bowls
Alabama eyes a repeat title behind Johnny Musso and the Wishbone T as top contenders Oklahoma Auburn and Michigan face off in Sugar Bowl Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl showdowns. Texas QB Eddie Phillips returns from injury to lead Texas against Penn State in the Cotton Bowl amid Wishbone defenses.
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Colorado Houston Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Preview
Colorado and Houston promote their option offenses in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl preview. Crowder and Yeoman compare opponents to Nebraska Alabama, while Newhouse and Davis headline diverse rushing threats for a nationally televised clash at the Astrodome with over 50,000 expected.
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49er Mentor Plans Passing Game Sunday
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan discusses preferring a pass heavy game but hopes to avoid repeating last season’s 49ers Cowboys NFC title loss. John Brodie threw 49 passes with 19 completions and two interceptions as the 49ers rushed for 61 yards. The team heads to Dallas for a title rematch after a morning workout in Redwood City and a weekend practice at Texas Stadium. Bruce Taylor recovers from an ankle sprain and is expected to start at right cornerback.
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Brewers Sign Scott and Marry to Contracts
MILWAUKEE AP George Scott and pitcher Steve Marry signed contracts with the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Scott was acquired from the Boston Red Sox during the off season. Marry pitched last season for various minor league clubs.
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Squires defeat Cougars as Issel leads Kentucky win
Virginia Squires beat North Carolina 124-120 for their third straight win over the Cougars. Dan Issel scored 42 points for Kentucky in a 111-89 victory over Florida. Julius Erving had 33 points and 22 rebounds for Virginia, while Carolina’s Jim McDaniels scored 38. Charlie Scott sealed the Squires’ win with late free throws.
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Oak Grove Tigers Triumph Over Central of Delhi
Oak Grove surged with four players in double figures to beat Central of Delhi 93-85, extending its winning streak to three. Tyrone Martin led Oak Grove with 28 points, Roy Brown added 27, Danny Bonner 1, and Rocky Tanner 13, while Central's Johnny Moore scored 28 and Eddie Dunn 24 in the junior varsity tilt.
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Goalie Roger Crozier Among Sabres Standouts
Goalie Roger Crozier of the Buffalo Sabres is noted as the shortest team member at 5 feet 8 inches. The remark highlights his compact stature within the roster context.
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Clemson Nets Poinsettia Title With 77 87 Victory
Clemson wins the Poinsettia Basketball Classic title with a 87 77 victory over Auburn. Dave Angel posts 27 points and 22 rebounds to pace Clemson, earning MVP honors. Holy Cross tops Furman 104 88 in the consolation game as Furman slips to 4 4.
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Northeast Indians Fall Short In Fort Eustis Thriller
In Newport News LSU-NO edged Northeast 81 77 to snap NLU bid for back to back Fort Eustis titles. Andrew Harris led with 16 first half points and 31 total, Jess Burnette grabbed 16 boards, while C B Gordon posted 20 points 14 rebounds. Fort Eustis took third 107 90 over Hampden Sydney as Virginia State and Denison won losers bracket games. Northeast heads home to face Lamar Tech Southeastern and Southwestern next week.
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Lakers extend winning streak to 30 with 122-106 win over Sonics
In Seattle, the Lakers beat the Sonics 122-106 as Elgin Baylor era notes and McMillan lead with 34 points. Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 24 rebounds while Jerry West added 11 assists and two scoring runs 12 and 10. The Lakers used a late surge to pull away from Seattle after a 43-42 halftime score.
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King Surprises Meyers To Gain Sugar Net Final
Third seeded Greg King of Peru, Illinois shocker over Mark Meyers of New Orleans 6 2 6 2 to reach the 18 and under singles final at the Sugar Bowl Tennis Tourney. Patton and Ogden advance in other brackets as top seeds mostly survive toward finals.
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Panthers Chief Take Homer Invitational Wins
Sterlington defeated Sibley 82 68 to advance to a 5 30 pm meeting with Arcada. Calhoun beat Haynesville 81 71 for its 2nd victory in 28 starts as Bobby Turner led Panthers with 16 points and Carl Jutley Billy Reynolds each scored 24.
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Vols Pace SEC Cagers To Split Holiday Verdicts
Southeastern teams split holiday results led by Tennessee 1 60 over Boston College for third in Philadelphia. Vanderbilt beat Rice 105 87 behind Bil Livon 26 as Auburn fell to Clemson 77 51 and Georgia Tech lost to Rutgers 91 64 in holiday tournaments. Tennessee’s Len Kosmalski sank two late free throws for the comeback win.
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