Nebraska Alabama Bowl Showdown Sets New Year Pace
Nebraska and Alabama clash in the Orange Bowl as No. 1 Nebraska seeks a second straight title and No. 2 Alabama chases a fourth national crown. Johnny Musso leads Alabama, while Terry Davis eyes a Texas pass attack. Oklahoma and Auburn loom in Sugar and Rose bowls as defenses and offenses battle for primes.
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Tom Emory
Associated Press
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Colts Cowboys Tabbed To Meet In Super Bowl VI
AP report predicts a Baltimore Dallas Super Bowl VI with the Colts defeating the Dolphins 24 21 and the Cowboys beating the 49ers 31 17 in the respective conference finals. Staubach Hill Hayes Alworth prime the Dallas attack while Baltimore ranks top in offense and defense.
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Associated Press
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Browns Tackle Doug Dieken Visits Morris
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Doug Dieken, a former Illinois and Streator High School star, visited Morris resident Curt Sampson Thursday night.
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Cleveland Browns
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Canadiens Sold To Montreal Group Led By Lawyer Courtois
The Montreal Canadiens were sold Thursday by owners J. David Molson and brothers William and Peter to a Montreal group headed by lawyer Jacques Courtois. The transfer includes the Canadian Arena Company owner of the Montreal Forum and the team.
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Lakers extend win streak to 30 with 122 106 victory over Sonics
Los Angeles Lakers rout Seattle 122 106 as Jim McMillan scores 34 points and Wilt Chamberlain grabs 24 rebounds. Jerry West adds 11 assists while Bill Sharman lauds McMillan as the key complete player in the win extending LA’s major league streak.
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Augustana Wins Own Tournament In Rock Island
Augustana College captured the championship 94 to 71 over St Ambrose in the Augustana Basketball Tournament. Wayne State defeated William Penn 69 to 50 in the consolation round. John Laing earned MVP honors with 36 points while Bob Solomon led Wayne State with 32 points in the tourney.
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