Alabama Faces Texas in Orange Bowl Tilt Forecast
The preview notes Alabama and Texas meet on January 1 CBS at 2 p.m. EST with Alabama aiming for top rankings after a 17 16 loss to Auburn and Texas boasting a strong offensive line led by Jerry Lisemore. Texas defense has improved late season while scoring 224 points versus Alabama 393. Prediction Texas 27 Alabama 14.
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Wishbone trouble for Longhorns in Cotton Bowl clash
Texas defensive coach Mike Campbell says Wishbone offenses trouble the Longhorns more than any other, as Alabama’s high powered Wishbone under Terry Davis faces Texas in the 37th Cotton Bowl. Texas seeks season record 9 1 and fifth straight SWC title while Alabama sits 10 1 in the lead up to their bowl appearance.
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Wisconsin coach Jardine named Hula Bowl North assistant
AP reports University of Wisconsin head coach John Jardine becomes assistant coach for the Hula Bowl North, replacing Alex Agase who leaves to take Purdue's head post and cannot commit to the Jan 6 game. College football notes also mention Duke Wayne as parade grand marshal and Ohio State versus Southern California in the Rose Bowl.
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Hoops Stars Named for Pizza Hut Classic East West Teams
Fifty senior players from the East and West campuses are nominated for the Pizza Hut Basketball Classic to be held April 14 in Las Vegas. Ohio State's Fred Taylor will coach the East Red team, with NACDA as a game proceeds recipient. Olympians Kevin Joyce Jim Brewer Doug Collins and Mike Bantam headline the East and other standout names include Dwight Lamar Kermit Washington.
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LSU Faces Tennessee in 14th Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl Showdown
LSU coach Charlie McClendon, whose 10th ranked Tigers meet 11th ranked Tennessee, notes both teams chase a path toward No. 1 after Alabama setbacks. In the Astrodome, he says the winner will gain significant national momentum as the season closes.
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South North clash in Blue Gray game headline clash
North and South meet in Montgomery with top total offense leaders. South led by Don Strock and 1969 tie, while Tony Adams guides the Blue squad. Coaches vow a passing game as kickoff set for 8 p.m. EST in the Astrodome buildup.
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Morton Wins Most Favorite Cowboy Award Over Staubach
Dallas quarterback Craig Morton edged Roger Staubach in fan balloting by 1,601 to 12,761 votes to become the Most Favorite Cowboy. Morton had been Dallas’s regular starter after Staubach’s pre season injury, though Staubach later threw two TDs in a playoff win over San Francisco.
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Cleveland Browns Reinstate Nick Skorich As Head Coach
The Cleveland Browns rehire Nick Skorich on a three year contract through 1975 extending his tenure as head coach. Skorich cites staff stability and contract length as helpful for player relations after guiding the team from a rough start to a 10-4 finish and a wild card berth, though a playoff loss to Miami 20-14 followed.
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Seaver Secures Third 20-Win Season With Mets
Tom Seaver, hampered by a rib cage ailment late in the season, notched his third 20-win campaign in four years with the New York Mets. He posted a 21-win season in 1972, a 2.92 ERA, and 249 strikeouts in 262 NL innings across 35 starts.
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Philadelphia Blazers celebrate with 6-2 upset over Saints
After back to back WHA losses the Philadelphia Blazers toppled Minnesota 6-2 as coach Phil Watson notes the holiday spirit fueled a turnaround. Danny Lawson scored three goals with Andre Lacroix adding a goal and three assists as Dallas? (text confirms)
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World Hockey Association names East All Star squad
Four players were unanimous selections for the East team to face a West squad in the WHA All-Star game set for Jan 6 in Quebec City. The East coach is Jack Kelley with Bobby Hull sharing duties for the West. The East roster includes Garry Jarrett Ron Ward Tom Webster Gerry Tremblay and other named players.
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Pecos League Calls Meeting At Las Palmas Restaurant
The Pecos Independent Basketball League will hold a meeting at 7 p m Thursday at Las Palmas Restaurant to decide whether the league continues Officers for the season will be elected Attendance is urged and only one meeting will be called.
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St Louis Faces Howard in Orange Bowl Semi in Revenge Bid
The St Louis Billikens seek to avenge their 1971 NCAA soccer final loss to Howard as they meet in the Orange Bowl semifinals. St Louis owns 13 2 3, while Howard is unbeaten in 15 starts with one tie. the final is set for Friday at the Orange Bowl.
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