Morton Could Fill In If Staubach Is Hurting
Dallas coach Tom Landry may not use Craig Morton in the NFC title game against Minnesota if Roger Staubach is sidelined. Morton has been a rarely used backup but stands ready to direct the offense, with four NFL clubs showing interest in acquiring him. Minnesota arrives for Sundays noon CST kickoff and will practice at Texas Stadium.
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Pro forecast foresees Dolphins revenge rematch possible
AP reports a potential rematch of the 1972 Dolphins and Cowboys as the NFL title picture for Super Bowl VIII shapes up. The Dolphins seek revenge for a 24 3 defeat and aim to become the first to win consecutive championships since Vince Lombardi’s Packers. The piece outlines probable matchups, predicts Minnesota at Dallas, and cites last week’s forecaster results.
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Oregon holds off Texas 78-66 to open Far West Classic
In Portland Oregon defeated Texas 78-66 as Washington beat West Virginia 96-79. Oregon led 42-35 at half behind Ronnie Lee 26 points while Texas faced 0-8 start. Oregon’s Willett 15 and Ballard 15 supported defense. Price 22 for Washington and Ramsey 23 paced the winners.
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Bowl roundup links Parseghian words to Sugar Bowl clash
Ara Parseghian’s critique of Alabama’s choice a year earlier is echoed as No. 1 Alabama readies to meet No. 3 Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. The national bowl slate features eight games over New Year’s weekend, with Texas Tech, Tennessee and others pursuing top-ten bids amid strong defensive showings.
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Rockets ignite to 105 100 win over Colonels
Denver rookie Mike Green hit a 30-foot three pointer to spark a key surge that carried the Rockets past the Kentucky Colonels 105-100 in the ABA. The shot broke a 76-76 tie and ignited a 19-4 run in the final period as Hansum praised the momentum swing. Spurs rout Quistadores 104 76 and Bucks overpower 76ers 129 107 with defense noted as a factor.
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Classic clash sets Citi zens Holiday title clash in Louisville
Louisville and Alabama meet in Louisville for the Citizens Holiday Basketball Classic final after Alabama edged South Carolina 77-75 and Louisville routed Eastern Kentucky 91-76. Crum warned of better play to come while New ton praised a quality opponent.
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Houston Upsets Virginia Tech In All College Classic
Houston shocked favored Virginia Tech 85 66 in the All College Holiday Basketball Classic first round. Oral Roberts beat Weber State 82 79 as semifinals set Houston vs Oral Roberts and Southern California vs Rutgers. Louis Dunbar scored 18 as Houston built a 46 34 halftime lead and coach Guy Lewis praised tempo control.
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Gator Bowl tossup as Tennessee meets Texas Tech
In Jacksonville Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Tech Red Raiders face similar offenses and defenses in the Gator Bowl. The 10-1 Tech team is ranked 11th, while 8-3 Tennessee sits 20th. kickoff is 8:30 p.m. EST with about 60,000 in attendance and 12,000 tickets returned due to energy concerns.
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Vets seek extension on fertility insurance for famous horses
Three veterinarians at Clairborne Farm studying Triple Crown winner Secretariat and Riva Ridge asked for more time to finish fertility tests. They reported presence of spermatogonia in semen but still affirmed fertility. Meadow Stable could lose syndicate money if horses cannot stand at stud. fertility insurance would cover losses.
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