McKay wins his last one in Liberty Bowl USC 20 Texas A&M 0
USC defeats Texas A&M 20 to 0 in the Liberty Bowl marking John McKay’s final game as USC coach. Ricky Bell star and 1,875 rushing yards this season helped seal the win as McKay departs to coach the new Tampa Bay NFL franchise. Guard Donnie Hickman and Vince Evans connected on key plays before Bell’s 76-yard scoring sequence.
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Aggie Dressing Room Quiet After Loss in Liberty Bowl
Texas A M coach Emory Bellard consoles seniors after a 20-0 loss to Southern Cal in Memphis ending a 10-0 run. Players acknowledge mishaps and mental letdown following Arkansas upset and Cotton Bowl drop. Mike Jay credits fragile consistency and defense slips in USC setback.
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Kentucky Cruises To 126 101 Victory
Kentucky cruised to a 126 101 win in Louisville led by strong scoring from its main rivals as AP Sports Writer Mike Clark filed the game report. The Wildcats took control early and kept the margin comfortable through the second half.
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Undefeated teams lose breathers in tight college games
Maryland held off UNC Charlotte 70 60 to remain 7 0 as John Lucas scored 6 points in final 3 minutes. North Carolina edged South Florida 70 64. Other scores included Illinois 106 64 over Rice and LSU 93 70 over Bellairs Dickinson. Kentucky defeated St Louis 126 101 in ABA action.
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Cowboys' season noted as science fiction in 10-4 run
Dallas enters the NFL playoffs after a 10-4 regular season described as a science fiction campaign. Twelve rookies and a dynamic defense fueled a high-spirited, physically aggressive approach under Coach Tom Landry as Dallas prepares to face the Minnesota Vikings in the opener. The team’s third down efficiency rose with the spread formation, while rookies Randy White, Thomas Henderson, Randy Hughes, Bob Breunig, and Burton Lawless energized the lineup.
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Ramirez Shines as Mexico Upsets United States in Davis Cup
Mexico defeated the United States 3-2 in the North American zone semifinal as Raul Ramirez dominated the decisive match, praised by Tony Trabert who noted Ramirez's serving strength and his dominance in the series. Ramirez has now won all six Davis Cup matches this year across six outings.
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Stram Expected as Saints Head Coach in New Orleans
Hank Stram, famed for building the Chiefs offense, is slated to become the Saints head coach. Announcement anticipated Friday December 27 with a multi year contract at least 100000 dollars annually. Mecom denied reports and declined further comment as Saints finish 2-12 final season.
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Longhorn Athletes Had No Pay in Capitol Inquiry
Texas Longhorn athletes named in a district attorney investigation said to the NCAA in September they were not paid for work they had not done. Alfred Jackson, a first team split end, said he did not win be an affidavit. He admitted taking a full August paycheck while not working to train for two a day football sessions. The case stems from Travis County DA Bob Smith’s review of Senate payrolls amid allegations of misused state equipment and support for personal benefit. The NCAA later sent out questions to determine compliance with rules.
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