Cowboys Advance to Playoffs With 52-10 rout of Oilers
Dallas clinched the National Conference East and a playoff trip after a 52-10 victory over Houston. Coach Tom Landry’s team won five straight to finish 10-4, hosting Detroit in the first round at the Cotton Bowl. Defensive tackle Bob Lilly noted doubts after a rough start but helped shut out the Texans and fuel the late surge.
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Cowboys rebound as Hayes stars in playoff push
Dallas beats Detroit 52 10 on a day highlighted by Bob Hayes six receptions for 187 yards and four touchdown passes from Lance Hayes. Houston ends season 3 10 as coach Wally Lemm resigns and Jerry Rhome injures shoulder. Landry lauds Dallas defense while focusing on Minnesota ahead.
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Rice Hires Peterson As Coach For Rice Football Revival
Rice University names Bill Peterson as head coach and athletic director to revive football after a 1963 winless stretch. Peterson, 62 victories at Florida State, will begin immediately and replaces Harold Hagan. He cites Rice’s Southwest Conference membership and stadium as key factors, with a five year plan and possible staff decisions to follow.
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Rick Mount struggles as benchee in Indiana Pacers pace
Purdue All American Rick Mount, 6 foot 4, struggles on the Pacers bench after leaving college early. Coach Bob Leonard says Mount is learning slowly as he shifts from free lance college play to a pro game, with defense and setting up patterns重点.
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Maryland and UCLA Face Off in Coaching Clash of Eras
In College Park Maryland and Los Angeles California the 1970s power shift begins with UCLA legend John Wooden and Maryland coach Lefty Driesell as rivals in style recruiting and publicity. The piece contrasts Wooden's restrained approach with Driesell's promotional flair noting McMillen’s impact and both coaches framing basketball as education and competition.
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Georgia Tech Wins Sun Bowl In Hard Fought 17 9 Victory
Georgia Tech's defense stops Texas Tech 17 9 to capture the Sun Bowl title in El Paso. Rock Perdoni plays through a bruised rib while Tech recovers three Tech fumbles and intercepts three passes to secure the win.
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Sun Bowl MVP honors highlight USC win over UTEP
Ron Riley, 6 foot 8 junior center from Southern California, named most outstanding player of the Sun Bowl tournament as USC edged host Texas-El Paso 65 to 63. Other notes include coaching moves: Bob Casciola elevated to head coach at Connecticut and John Toner stepping down as athletic director and coach. Yale’s Neil Putnam named Lafayette head football coach replacing Harry Gamble.
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Texas High School Football State Champs 1970 Recap
Reagan captures third AAAA crown in four years after beating Permian 21-14 as Brownwood wins AAA title 14-0 over Cuero. Sonora dominates Pflugerville 45-6 to claim A title. Refugio ties Iowa Park 7-7 for AA honors. Georgetown?
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U S Wins SHAPE Basketball Tourney Over Greece 91 77
The United States defeated Greece 91 77 to capture the SHAPE International Basketball Tournament championship in Cateau Belgium on Sunday night.
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