Osborne Chooses Nebraska Over Colorado Coaching Offer
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne will stay at Nebraska after talks with Colorado officials. He informed his staff by phone at 9 15 a m and left on a recruiting trip to Missouri. The Huskers had just defeated Oklahoma 17 14 and earned an Orange Bowl bid.
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All-America college football team of 1978 announced
The Associated Press names its 1978 All-America team with first and second squads across offense and defense. Notable selections include Jerry Butler Clemson and Chuck Fusing Penn State at quarterback, with kickers and special mentions listed among broader honorees.
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KU Turns Again To Fambrough Head Coach Returns To KU
Don Fambrough returned as University of Kansas head football coach on a four year contract, saying it’s “Always Better The Second Time Around.” He will replace Bud Moore, fired after a 1-10 season, with top assistant John Hadi set to join. The story recalls Fambrough’s prior KU tenure and notes earlier coaching candidates and sources of interest.
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DeSoto Routs Ottawa High Girls Basketball
DeSoto jumped to a 23-9 first half lead and rolled past Ottawa High 42-27 as five players scored six or more. Ottawa's Karen Chambers led all scorers with 11 points, Amy Sheldon added 7, and Cowdin led DeSoto with 9. Ottawa JV won 16-11 behind Cathy Netherland’s 8.
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Jayhawks Beat Boise State In Nonconference Showdown
Kansas, ranked fifth in the Big Eight, defeated Boise State 82 to 68 in Lawrence. Darnell Valentine scored 18 of his 20 in the second half while Paul Mokeski added 17 points and 11 in the first half. Boise State’s John Anderson had 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Broncos dropped to 0-4. Kansas built a 38-28 halftime lead with a stifling man-to-man defense.
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Rose to sign with Phillies for 3 million over four years
Pete Rose expected to join the Philadelphia Phillies at a 2 p.m. news conference during the winter meetings amid bidding by five clubs. The Phillies reportedly offered 3 million over four years, with Rose weighing the deal after rejecting prior rich bids from Pirates Braves Cardinals Royals.
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