Vikings Lose Perfect Season in Narrow 31-30 Defeat
Bruce Lowitt reports the NFL roundup noting Minnesota Vikings end their perfect season with a 31-30 loss. The Raiders gained a title clinching assist as Baltimore helped by beating Kansas City 28-14, knocking the Western runner-up from contention.
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Vikings fall as Kilmer leads Redskins to dramatic win
In a weekend packed with NFL action, the Vikings lost 31-30 to Washington on Billy Kilmer's 15-yard TD pass with 40 seconds left. Oakland clinched the AFC West with a 37-34 win over Atlanta aided by George Blanda's late field goal and an overtime winner. Colts, Bills, Steelers, Bengals and Cowboys posted victories as teams jockeyed for playoff positions.
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UCLA Faces Rose Bowl Quest After Pac-8 Title Win
UCLA earns a Rose Bowl bid for the first time in a decade after beating Southern California 25-22 to share the Pac-8 crown. The Bruins, ranked 13th, meet No. 1 Ohio State in a rematch that echoes past Rose Bowl pivots and could set up a possible broadcast shakeup if UCLA upsets.
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Aggies eye Cotton Bowl bid after Texas win
Texas A&M coach Emory Bellard savors a 20-10 victory over Texas while eyeing a Cotton Bowl showdown with Arkansas. Arkansas, Texas, and A&M fight for the SWC title as the flagging Longhorns head to the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. Bellard noted Arkansas has a strong offense and quick defense, while Texas A&M must beat Arkansas next week to secure the conference crown and a Cotton Bowl spot alongside teams like Alabama and Arizona State.
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Giammanlva Wins National Juniors Tennis Title
In Dallas Tony Giammalva of Houston clinched the all Texas final, winning the singles at the National Juniors and Boys Indoor Tennis Championships after a dramatic match filled with momentum shifts.
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Lone Star Conference Faces Major Tests This Weekend
The Lone Star Conference holds a 25-18 non conference mark but faces tough tests against North Texas State opponents this weekend. Texas A&I Tarleton State and Sam Houston meet NT State while East Texas State plays SMU and Southwest Texas State faces Texas A&M. East Texas State leads with 3-0 early in the season. Southwest Texas State is 2-0. Angelo State stands 3-1 and Howard Payne 2-1 among the few with winning records. Tonight’s games include Mc Murry at Angelo State, Central Oklahoma at Sam Houston, Texas Lutheran at Southwest Texas, Texas A&I at NT State, and East Texas at New Mexico.
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New York Penn League sets 70 game 1976 season
The New York Penn League plans a 70 game 1976 season from June 22 to August 31 with a schedule pending NABL approval in Hollywood Florida. League president Vince McNamara announced the proposal after a member meeting in Geneva and noted that final approval rests with NABL on Monday.
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