Parseghian weighs pro offers amid NFL coaching talk
Former Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian said he will decide within a week whether to return to football. He confirmed contact from the Jets and other pro teams and colleges but has not chosen a path. He weighed duties beyond coaching and noted his current work with an insurance agency and charity groups.
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Terps Roll Past Georgia Tech 93 65 In NCAA Action
Maryland powered to a 93 65 win over Georgia Tech as John Lucas with a turquoise hishi necklace led the way. Seven Terps hit double figures while Steve Sheppard and Larry Gibson scored 17 apiece and controlled the boards.
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Rosenbloom Offers to Pay Rival's Fine After Officiating Spat
NFL owner Carroll Rosenbloom backs Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson amid controversial calls that may trigger fines from Commissioner Pete Rozelle. Wilson criticized two Bergman decisions affecting the Bills and Cardinals, while Rosenbloom offered to cover half the potential penalty. Bud Grant and others weighed in on officiating and the league’s amateur-like system.
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Redford lookalike Bryson fools crowds at games
In Illinois and Iowa crowds mistook Rick Bryson for Robert Redford while booster for Long Beach State football. He went along with the ruse at De Kalb and Des Moines, drawing loud cheers at halftime and prompting his admission to fans.
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Spirits fall to 146 137 as Nuggets rout Spirits
The Denver Nuggets beat the Spirits of St. Louis 146 to 137 with Dan Issel scoring 41 and David Thompson adding 25. Rod Thorn cautioned that good defense is essential, as St Louis suffered its fourth straight defeat in the ABA. Indiana topped San Antonio 122-104 in the other game.
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Cowboys streak continues on the road in Big Eight action
Oklahoma State extends its road skid record while Kansas State and Nebraska post wins. The Cowboys visit West Texas State as Kansas faces Boise State in the conference slate. Kansas State’s Darryl Winston and teammates lead a 86-59 win over Northern Illinois. Nebraska tops St Marys 68-57.
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Railers chase first Ark Valley win at home Friday
Newton High School boys look for their first Ark Valley victory at Campus Friday night. Coach Richard Deschner plans to start Chris Frawley, Mike Brackeen, Dan Chandler, Tracy Jarchow and Brian Gray. B game begins at 6 with the varsity around 7 45.
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Kansas Jayhawks Begin Sun Bowl Prep After 22-Week Break
Kansas Jayhawks returned to practice in Lawrence ahead of the December 26 Sun Bowl against Pittsburgh in El Paso Texas. Coach Bud Moore led a 22 hour workout as players regroup after finals with more sessions planned. Injuries sidelined defensive backs Chris Golub and Kurt Knoff linebacker Mark Boyer and kicker Dennis Karbel.
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Remington Marion Clash In Cottonwood Valley League Night
Remington and Marion square off in boys and girls basketball Friday night as Cottonwood Valley League action. Other league games include Peabody at Hillsboro with boys and girls teams.
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College scores from Associated Press roundup
Central Missouri State 66 and Washburn Culver Stockton 90 lead a mixed college scoring day. Harris Teachers 66 and St Mary of the Plains 66 tied McPherson 61. Kansas Wesleyan 89 over Tabor 77. Sterling 73 over Bethany 66. Northern Colorado 69 defeated Regis 59. Northeast Oklahoma 74 over Evangel 62. Marymount 75 beat William Jewell 54. Missouri Southern 78 surpassed Murray State 73.
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Foreman to Box Exhibition Bout in San Francisco Card
Former heavyweight champ George Foreman will fight a 10 round exhibition December 17 at the San Francisco Civic Center on the same card as the Tyrone Everett versus Ray Lunny junior lightweight bout. Foreman faces Eddie Brooks of Wisconsin with regulation gloves and no headgear. Everett and Sunny Lunny are among America's top junior lightweights.
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Phillies land Jim Kaat in five player trade
The Philadelphia Phillies acquire veteran lefty Jim Kaat from the Chicago White Sox for Mike Buskey and three prospects, making Kaat the latest win leader. The deal tightens the Phillies pennant odds, with Kaat posting a 20 14 record and 3.11 ERA last season and career 235 wins.
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Rojas blocks Royals Pirates trade at winter meetings
The proposed deal would have sent Cookie Rojas and Amos Otis from Kansas City to Pittsburgh for Al Oliver and a backup infielder. Rojas invoked the 10 5 rule blocking the trade, while Whitey Herzog indicated Otis and Rojas could help the Royals next season. Herzog praised both players and recalled Rojas’s tenure with the club.
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