Unser Predicts Break 200 MPH Barrier at Speedway
Bobby Unser says the 200 mph mark will be broken at Indianapolis in May after going 197.5 mph at the track during Goodyear tests. He notes advances in aerodynamics and tires have transformed the speedway since Barney Oldfield’s 1909 run, and believes further gains are possible with Olsonite Eagle.
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Tech Arrives for Sun Bowl Clash with North Carolina
Unranked Texas Tech heads to El Paso for the Sun Bowl against ninth rated North Carolina. Carolina coach Bill Dooley lauds Tech’s option attack and star quarterback Joe Barnes. Tech, 8-3, is favored by Las Vegas to upset the 10-1 Tar Heels in a national TV kickoff.
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Jones to Lead Tigers in Tennessee Showdown
LSU coach Charlie McClendon says Bert Jones may outpace Terry Bradshaw in the pros and will lead the 16th ranked Tigers against 11th ranked Tennessee in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in the Astrodome. Tennessee’s Rotetta warns Jones can slice defense. Jones notes his growth after knee ops and passing records at LSU.
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North Carolina Football Preview Faces Ohio State Test
North Carolina, undefeated in the ACC, lost only to Ohio State 29 14 this season. The defense features five all conference players including Gene Brown and Eric Hyman securing two shutouts and a third team holding to a field goal. Offensively Nick Vidnovic has 10 touchdown passes and Ike Oglesby leads the run game with strong line play anchored by All American guard Ron Rusnack.
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Texas Tech finishes second in Southwest Conference
Texas Tech placed second in the Southwest Conference after losses to Texas 25-20 Arkansas 24-14 and TCU 31-7. The defense faded late. quarterback Joe Barnes passed for 1142 yards at 51 percent. Tailback George Smith ran well at 6.9 yards per carry with a prediction of North Carolina 21 Texas Tech 10.
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LSU-Tennessee clash previews season ender
LSU aims to rebound after 35 21 loss to Alabama and 3 3 tie with Florida. Bert Jones leads with 14 TD passes, Gerald Keigley as top target, Chris Dantin 707 rushing yards. Tennessee counters with 7.6 ppg allowed, Conrad Graham on defense, Holloway soph of year, Townsend barefoot kicker. Prediction Tennessee 14 LSU 7.
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Rockets stun Lakers as Winter worries loom
The Houston Rockets, led by Mike Newlin with 24, crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 136-104 despite Coach Tex Winter fearing a bad omen for the next game. Gail Goodrich scored 37 for the Lakers who played without Jim McMillan and Happy Hairston.
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Carolina Falls Short in ABA Clash as Indiana Surges
Carolina squandered an 18 point third quarter lead but edged Indiana by Billy Cunningham and Joece scoring 28 and 2 points respectively Mac Calvin added 20 with 10 in the fourth including the Cougars last six George McGinnis led Indiana with 39 Mel Daniels had 22 Issel paced Kentucky with 34 points Beck and Robisch contributed for Denver Squires trailed San Diego in a tight finish Memphis Hunter scored 25 for Memphis.
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Morris returns to Pittsburgh for AFC title clash
Mercury Morris, Miami Dolphins running back, returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh for the American Conference championship against the Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Once a youthful struggler, Morris rose to a 1000 yard season and now faces memories from his 18 years in the steel city.
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Landry to pick between Morton and Staubach today
Dallas coach Tom Landry will announce the starting quarterback for the playoff game versus Washington after practice, deciding between Craig Morton and Roger Staubach. Staubach battles flu, Morton leads in local fan votes, while Bob Lilly improves on the Dallas defense.
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Marquette Extends Winning Streak With OT Win
Marquette, ranked third, beats Northwestern 89-85 in overtime at Milwaukee Arena to extend its home winning streak to 111 and Seventh straight overall. Larry McNeill scores 32 for the Warriors, while Rick Lund leads Northwestern with 22 as the Wildcats fall just short at the buzzer.
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Brooks Returns to Minors After Injury
Ross Brooks, 33 year old rookie goalie for the Boston Bruins, will join the Boston Braves in the American Hockey League for at least five games to regain playing shape after suffering a broken collarbone in a Nov. 7 shooting drill.
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Michigan State 1972 Baseball Hits 43 Homers in 39 Games
Michigan State's 1972 baseball squad hit 43 home runs across 39 games, showcasing a strong power display for the season. The team relied on its lineup to drive in runs and elevate its offensive production.
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