Freshman big men spark Missouri Kansas clash in Big Eight final
Missouri and Kansas meet in the Big Eight preseason tournament final led by freshmen centers Stan Ray 6-9 and Paul Mokeski 7-1. Ray starred in an 86-66 semifinal win over Kansas State with 16 points and 18 rebounds while Mokeski, limited by a hamstring, has 25 points and 17 boards in two games as Kansas leans on him for depth.
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Controversial call decides Cowboys playoff win over Vikings
Debate centers on whether interference occurred on Drew Pearson's 50 yard TD catch from Roger Staubach. Officials and players disagree about contact and legality as Dallas holds on 17 14 victory while refs face scrutiny for past calls and a fan bottle incident.
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Defense sparks Sooner success faces Michigan in Orange Bowl
Oklahoma's 1975 defense leads to a date with Michigan in the Orange Bowl as Larry Lacewell praises the trio of Selmon brothers and Jimbo Elrod. He notes the 1973 squad had more All-Americans, while this year features three great athletes surrounded by eight above-average players. Lacewell and Switzer worry over Michigan's 1 000yard runners Gordon Bell and Rob Lytle.
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Bears edge Mountaineers in Lobo Invitational final
West Virginia and California reach the title game as the Mountaineers upset New Mexico 89-76 and the Bears rally past Wichita State 75-68. Tony Robertson and Stan Boskovich sparked WVU, while Bird led Cal with 15 points and a late free throw stretch.
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Maryland Dominates Florida in Gator Bowl Return to Glory
Maryland, once mocked as no name, crushed Florida 13-0 in the Gator Bowl to cap a 9-2-1 season. Linebacker Kevin Benson set up a 19 yard TD pass as Maryland's defense stifled the Gators with three interceptions and a fumble. Coach Jerry Claiborne earned his first bowl win, praising a disciplined, heartful squad led by Steve Atkins and a relentless defense.
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Indiana Tops St Johns 76 69 To Take Holiday Festival Title
Scott May starred for Indiana as the 15th ranked Hoosiers defeated St Johns 76 69 in Madison Square Garden to win the Holiday Festival. May scored 29 points and delivered the late jumper securing the lead as Indiana improved to 9 0.
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