Cowboys Eye Final Prelim Before Super Bowl Bid
Dallas aims to reach the Super Bowl after a flawless preseason, strong October rally, and an eight game win streak. Coach Tom Landry cites maturity and health as key factors while Roger Staubach leads a balanced attack toward Sunday’s showdown.
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Fudge Hammer Leads San Francisco Hitters
Frank Nunley, nicknamed Fudge Hammer, is the 49ers defensive captain and a rangy 232-pound linebacker noted for hard hits and game turning breaks. The Michigan alum balanced football with a bank internship, while teammates like Dave Wilcox and Skip Vanderbundt back his leadership in the San Francisco defense and its Super Bowl aspirations.
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American Women Advance to Net Finals at Free State Sugar
Linda Tuero of Metairie Louisiana and Sharon Walsh of San Rafael California reached the women’s singles final at the Free State Sugar Tennis Championships in Port Elizabeth South Africa. Tuero defeated Allison MacMillan 6 1 6 4. Walsh beat Jackie Fayter who retired with blistered feet after Walsh led 3 1 in the second set.
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Susie Smith Wins and Loses in Cotton Bowl Tennis Finals
In Dallas Susie Smith and Ann Schroeder won the 16 doubles title 6 2 6 2 over Cindy Brinker and Linda Marks. In 16 singles Miss Smith lost to Pam Mason 7 6 6 3.
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Brodie Keys Cowboys Fans In NFC Title Tilt
John Brodie drives the 49ers in the NFC Championship clash at Texas Stadium against Dallas. Coach Tom Landry credits Brodie's quick reads and experience while Staubach remains a rival with confidence. Both teams share wins and losses across a season facing Rams, Vikings, and Washington.
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Michigan Faces Stanford In Rose Bowl Showdown
Michigan arrives 11-0 as 12 4 point favorites against Stanford in the 58th Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Jim Plunkett leads Stanford’s passing attack with Don Bunce at QB, while Billy Taylor and Michigan rely on a record setting running game. A crowd near 101000 is expected for the New Year’s Day kickoff.
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Australian Open upset shocks Wimbledon champ Newcombe
Mal Anderson defeated John Newcombe in a five set quarter final at the Australian Open, overturning the Wimbledon champion's run. Anderson, the former U.S. champion from 14 years earlier, advances in Melbourne.
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Sugar Bowl Showdown: Oklahoma and Auburn Face-Off in New Orleans
Oklahoma and Auburn bring high powered offenses to the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma's Wishbone attack led by Jack Mildren aims to top Auburn and Heisman winner Pat Sullivan. Sullivan, Beasley, and Schmalz pace Auburn with a strong passing game. Coaches Jordan and Fairbanks predict a high scoring, soon-to-be sellout battle at Tulane Stadium.
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