Texas Aims to Prove No 1 Rank in Cotton Bowl
Texas players led by senior tackle Bobby Wuensch vow to show they deserve the top national spot when they meet Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl. The Longhorns, 10 0 and undefeated in Texas, face questions on schedule breadth as they pursue a second straight holiday showdown and contend with Worster’s knee injury.
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Confident Cowboys Plan To Take Title
Dallas coach Tom Landry declares the Cowboys the best team ever in Dallas even as the team eyes a fifth straight playoff bid. He notes Morton’s adjusted play calling and the defense as key strengths while preparing to face the 49ers and quarterback Jack Brodie.
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Texas Longhorns hold No 1 ranking in AP Poll
Texas, led by an unbeaten run and a Wishbone offense, remains the top college football team as the AP poll lists Ohio State second. The piece notes Heisman hopefuls, key quarterbacks, and looming Cotton Bowl showdowns with Notre Dame, plus NFL Super Bowl context.
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Holiday gridiron bonanza fills TV schedule nationwide
AP report details nine nationally televised football games over four days from New Year’s Eve to Sunday. It highlights Sugar and Cotton bowls on New Year’s Day with Texas vs Notre Dame and Tennessee vs Air Force, plus Rose and Orange Bowls and other major college and pro showdowns across CBS ABC NBC.
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Oklahoma Favored In Bluebonnet Bowl Showdown
Oklahoma and its Wishbone offense entered as a clear pick to beat Alabama in the 12th Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl at the Astrodome. About 55,000 fans were expected to watch as both teams, led by Chuck Fairbanks and Bear Bryant, prepared for a high scoring, hard fought game televised nationally.
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Title Bout Involves Much Cash
Champion Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali will meet for guaranteed $2.5 million each with a potential $30 million worldwide gross. The 15 round fight is set for March 8 at Madison Square Garden with Chartwell handling closed circuit and ancillary revenues. Neither fighter will share in ancillary revenues or live gate percentages.
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Combined NFL and NBA All Pro Team Honors Detailed
The NEA all pro selections name 16 NFC first teamers led by Charley Sanders at tight end with a balance of eight offensive and defensive picks. John Brodie edges Bob Griese for quarterback while Larry Brown and MacArthur Lane pace running backs. Gene Washington and Paul Warfield highlight receivers as Denver and Green Bay add defenders. the NBA All Pro squad emphasizes stars from San Francisco and Minnesota with a CBS ceremony slated January 21 in Hollywood.
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Juarez Greyhounds Prepare for New Year Eve Racers
Juarez Race Track plans a New Year’s Eve program at 8 p.m. featuring BAs Silvers bid to reclaim the top win title alongside BAs Wayfarer. Wayfarer leads with 21 wins, followed by Hobby Mike and Silver with 20 each, as Silver seeks a 34 win single season record on the new 495-yard Futurity Course against Sherry’s Gina who holds the 28.80 seconds mark.
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Offense Second Team Named for 1969 NFL Honors
The roster lists 24 players across multiple teams named to the offense second team. Notable selections include Bob Trumpy Warren Wells Paul Warfield and Bob Griese among others from Cincinnati Oakland Miami St Louis Minnesota Denver Detroit and Kansas City. The group also features defensive names such as Dick Butkus Merlin Olsen and Carl Eller for context within the era.
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Defense Ends and Linebackers Highlight All Pro Picks
The list names Deacon Jones Clyde Humphrey Bob Lilly Manny Fernandez Willie Lanier Chuck Howley Andy Russell Willie Brown Lem Barney Willie Wood Ken Houston as standout defensive players across positions including end tackle middle linebacker cornerback halfback and safety. The roster features stars from major teams such as Los Angeles Atlanta Dallas Miami Kansas City Pittsburgh Oakland Detroit Green Bay Houston and more.
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