Redskins vs Cowboys in NFC title game with Staubach lineup
Washington expects Roger Staubach to start against Dallas in the NFC championship, while Tom Landry weighs Morton as an alternative. George Allen said the team will be ready, after practice following their playoff win over Green Bay. Verlon Biggs downplayed a five man line as a past tactic.
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Manny Sistrunk
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John Wilbur
Terry Hermeling
Jim Snowden
Pistons Top Bucks 112 105 in cellar showdown
Detroit the NBA cellar-dwellers beat first-place Milwaukee 112-105 as Stu Lantz scored 37 including late baskets. Cleveland snapped Atlanta's five-game win streak 115-96, Boston beat New York 115-106, Baltimore routed Buffalo 121-104, Chicago routed KC Omaha 117-103, Houston edged Phoenix 113-110, and Seattle beat Golden State 97-95.
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Atlanta Hawks
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Walt Frazier
Mike Riordan
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Czechs Face Canada in World Cup Round Robin
Colorado Springs stage hosts the Czechoslovak Army team Dukla Jihlava in a round robin clash with Canada after Dukla edged the United States 3 2 to advance. The U S meets Canada on December 31, then Russia as the final game of the tournament moves to Bloomington Minnesota for two more matchups.
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John Lane Teaches Flip Techniques for Christmas Art
Artist John Lane demonstrates practical flipping methods for Christmas crafts. The guide covers simple paper and paint tricks to create festive projects at home, highlighting approachable steps and finishing touches for beginners.
Lilly backs Cowboys to face Washington in title clash
Dallas defensive star Bob Lilly reports improving back spasms after missing part of the playoff game with San Francisco. He says he could play if needed, but coach Tom Landry views him as the key to a strong pass rush against the Redskins. Lilly aims to stay healthy for the conference title showdown.
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Minnesota Opens Far West Classic With Washington State
Minnesota aiming for a seventh straight win meets Washington State in the opening game of the Far West Classic at Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Oregon faces Columbia with Oregon State and Baylor also on the opening-round slate as the double header leads into a potential title rematch between Minnesota and Oregon State.
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Memorial Coliseum
Michigan Brightens Holiday Festival With 88 70 Win Over Boston College
Michigan Wolverines routed Boston College 88 70 at Madison Square Garden to reach the Holiday Festival semifinals. Campy Russell led with 29 points, Henry Wilmore added 31, and Dave Walker 20 as Michigan built a 47 30 halftime lead.
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Henry Wilmore
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Alexander English
Tom Inglesby
Fry retains Bill Brashier as North Texas State coach
Hay den Fry, new head coach at North Texas State University, retains defensive secondary coach Bill Brashier for five more seasons. Brashier, a 13 year high school coach and five season NT coach, was a first grade classmate of Fry. Other college games noted include Rutgers over Florida in the Gator Bowl and Memphis State, WisconsinMilwaukee, and Miami Ohio performances.
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Ohio
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Steve DiPeri
John Sosgui
Tony Miller
Butch Taylor
Phil Lumpkin
Larry Finch
Finch
Harold Lee
Mark Ewing
LSU
Fred Gibson
Montreal Skates Past Blues 4-1 in NHL Matchup
Montreal defeated St. Louis 4-1 as Ken Dryden stopped 35 shots for his 18th win. Jacques Lemaire added a late pair of goals while Don Tannahill led Vancouver's 4-3 win over California. Detroit and Pittsburgh tied 1-1 in another NHL result.
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Phil Roberto
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Golden Seals
Ted MacAneeley
al McDonough
Penguins
Nick Libett
Marcel Dionne
Rad Winec
Colonels snap Pacers rally as Issel shines in high scoring win
Kentucky’s Dan Issel led a 129-120 ABA victory over Indiana Pacers, colling within a half game of idle Carolina in the East. Glen Combs hit key threes, while George McGinnis paced the Pacers in the fourth with 23. NBA scores also included Boston over New York and Dallas over Virginia as the night’s action rolled on.
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Utah
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Dallas
Virginia
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San Diego
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George McGinnis
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Rich Jones
Chaps
Joe Hamilton
Julius Erving
Squires
Dave Robisch
Robisch
Rarketec
Archery For All Offers Easy Indoor Bow Hobby
Archery for all by Daniel Roberts from Drake Publishers promotes archery as an inexpensive sport requiring little athletic skill and usable indoors.
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Greatest USC team praised by McKay and Hay es at Rose Bowl luncheon
USC coach Jim McKay called the 11-0 Trojans the greatest team he has had, saying the 1968 O J Simpson squad lacked only speed compared to this group. Woody Hayes echoed the praise, noting USC’s speed is unmatched and Ohio State’s 9 1 team is not as strong as past squads.
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Rex Kern
John Brockington
Jack Tatum
Women's Golf Set for Harder Hall Invitational
Golf pro Ben Roman announced the 17th annual Harder Hall women's invitational will be played in Sebring Florida January 3 4 and 5. Top scorers earn points toward the U S Curtis Cup team. The 1972 winner was Jane Bastanbhury Booth of West Palm Beach with runner up Nancy Hager of Dallas.
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Jane Bastanbhury Booth
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Nancy Hager
Dallas
Southern California Trojans finish season unbeaten in dominant run
The 11-0 Southern California Trojans overwhelm opponents 425-117, with a 30-21 win over Stanford marking the narrowest margin. Anthony Davis scores 18 touchdowns for a 1034 rushing yards season, while Mike Rae and Pat Haden pair passes to a receiving corps led by Lynn Swann. Richard Wood and Artimus Parker anchor a stout defense with six interceptions.
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