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Norwalk Reflector

Location

Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1979

Page

9

Controversial USC Win Overshadows New Year Earthquake

In Pasadena on New Year’s Day a 4.6 quake rattled few Rose Bowl spectators as USC beat Michigan 27-25 in a game defined by a disputed Charles White touchdown. Officials alternated on rulings, replay angles sparked debate, and Michigan’s Bowl luck stayed bleak at 0-5 in Rose Bowls. White and Leach named co players of the game amid a national championship chase sparked by Penn State and Alabama.

Pasadena Calif UPI California Michigan University of Southern California Wolverines NBC Charles White White Gilbert Marchman Don Mason Paul Kamanski Marchman Kamanski USC Trojans Notre Dame Los Angeles Paul McDonald Dan Devine Ohio State Woody Hayes Clemson Michigan Bo Schembechler Schembechler John Robinson Penn State Alabama Rick Leach McDonald Hoby Brenner Ron Lott Frank Jordan Dennis Smith Leach

Willard Cruises Past Lexington 77 58 For 8 0 Start

Willard Dominate Lexington 77 58 to remain undefeated at 8 0 and extend the regular season win streak to 16. John Willoughby led Willard with 20 points as Jeff Cox and Gus Secor provided scoring balance, and Haas praised the press and team speed in a decisive home win.

Bob Haas Willard Lexington Minutemen Jeff Cox Gus Secor Flashes Haas John Willoughby Willie Dannemiller Rick Zigman Zigman Dannemiller Cox Jim Kanable Willoughby Secor Galton Kanable Wes Lammon Greg Junk Brent Yates

Sooner Claims Top Spot After Orange Bowl Win

Oklahoma finishes 11-1 and defeats Nebraska 31-24 in the Orange Bowl. Barry Switzer says national title remains contested. Billy Sims stars with 139 rushing yards and two touchdowns as Thomas Lott adds two scores. The Sooners boast strong offense and minimal turnovers to rebound from November loss.

MIAMI UPS Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Nebraska Cornhuskers Sooners Alabama Billy Sims Thomas Lott Sims Reggie Kinlaw Lott Lincoln Switzer

Montana's Miracle Beats Houston in Cotton Bowl Thrilling Finish

Notre Dame, led by Joe Montana and Kris Haines, rallied from 22 points down to stun Houston 35 34 on the Cotton Bowl’s final play. Bitter cold and gusting winds defined a chaotic game amid officials’ mix ups and major weather impacts.

Mike Rabin Dallas UPI Notre Dame Joe Montana Kris Haines Haines Montana Houston Joe Unis

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