Ousted Packers Coach Heads Fighting Irish
Dan Devine resigned as Green Bay coach and general manager after four stormy years. He then announced he would become head coach at Notre Dame, succeeding Ara Parseghian who cited exhaustion after 11 seasons. The Packers closed with a 10-3 loss to Atlanta and a 6-8 record.
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Cowboys win early draft pick in January college draft
The Dallas Cowboys, miss playoffs for first time since 1965, will receive at least the first or second choice in the collegiate football player draft January 20 in Miami.
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Baylor Bears in good shape for Cotton Bowl
Baylor Bears report good physical condition after a two week layoff as they prep for the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day against Penn State. Coach Grant Teaff says the team’s spirit remains high and notes potential rust on plays but readiness to sharpen for a strong Penn State challenge.
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Catfish Hunter Free Agent Spark Fuels Bidding Frenzy
Baseball owners await bidding for Catfish Hunter after an arbitration board ruled the Oakland A's breached his contract making him a free agent. Commissioner Kuhn slowed the start to establish fair procedures while teams, led by Finley, weigh massive offers and strategic moves across MLB markets.
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Pecos JV Triumphs In Close Final Over Fort Stockton
Pecos junior varsity edged Fort Stockton 49 43 to win the tournament final after a tight contest. Bobby Riggins scored 12 points and was named outstanding player while Linvel Mosby joined the all tournament team. Fort Stockton led early, Pecos surged to take the title with a late flurry.
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Seivers Delivers Bold Touchdown In Liberty Bowl Win
Tennessee edges Maryland 7-3 as star receiver Larry Seivers makes a late 11-yard TD grab. The sophomore, famed for clutch scores, had previously saved games against Clemson and Vanderbilt. Tennessee finishes 7-3-2 after a midseason skid. Memorial tragedy follows, as Tennessee coach Bill Battle’s father dies of a heart attack after the game. Penn State announces two December tournaments, Steel Bowl in Pittsburgh and Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, with Duquesne, Oregon, Pitt, Jacksonville, Memphis State and Tamale scheduled.
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Girls Open Way for Women in Little League
A Senate bill to remove sex from the Little League federal charter faced mixed reactions from officials nationwide. The Associated Press survey found officials expect no efforts to block the law once it reaches President Ford, with all planning to comply.
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