Nittany Lions set record in Cotton Bowl rout
Penn State dominated Baylor 41-20 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Freshman wingback Jimmy Cefalo produced a 49 yard TD reception and a 3 yard rushing score to spark a second half burst as Penn State’s Joe Paterno praised his poise. Quarterback Tom Shuman, known as a strong passer, drew note for his fiery sideline reaction.
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Freeman
Dallas
Penn State
Baylor
Jimmy Cefalo
Pennsylvania
Cefalo
Scrappy
Jimmy
Doak Walker
Southern Methodist
Joe Paterno
Paterno
Tom Shuman
Frank Strocchia
Shuman
Tom Donchez
Neal Jeffrey
Ricky Thompson
Nittany Lions
Bears
Chris Bahr
Joe Jackson
Steve Beaird
Bahr
Donchez
Dan Natale
Charged-up Fighting Irish win final time for Parseghian
Notre Dame upset Alabama 13-11 in the Orange Bowl as Ara Parseghian announced his resignation after 11 seasons. Notre Dame built a 13-0 lead, Alabama narrowed the gap late, and Reggie Barnett sealed the win with an interception in the final minute.
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Parseghian
Will Grimsley
Miami
Ara Parseghian
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish
Alabama
al Samuel
Southern California
Dave Reeve
Alan Pizzitola
Tide
Danny Ridgway
Bowling timing and release technique guide
The text outlines a bowling delivery sequence. At backswing peak balance on the ball foot, descent triggers balance-side foot slide. A bent balance-side knee elevates the heel to slide on the ball of the foot, keeping a balance line from foot through knee to shoulder. The ball and sliding foot reach behind the foul line together, thumb exits at arc bottom, lift begins just past arc bottom. Fingers stay in grip until release. Follow-through remains consistent eye to waist level and over the target, indicating a well-delivered ball.
Bears fall to Penn State in Cotton Bowl setback
Baylor coach Grant Teaff says the 1974 Bears will be remembered for reaching the Cotton Bowl despite a 41-20 loss to Penn State. Senior safety Ken Quesenberry disputes Cinderella labels, noting unity and a strong season that should help Baylor return to bowls. Ike Forte shines for Arkansas in a separate note as Air Force tight end John Covington is highlighted as the tallest end in the program's history.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Baylor
Grant Teaff
Bears
Penn State
Nittany Lions
Tommy Turnipseede
Ken Quesenberry
Lions
Joe Jackson
Teaff
Joe Paterno
Paterno
AIR Force Academy
Colo
John Covington
Fullerton
Calif
Air Force
Pardee to coach Chicago Bears
AP reports Jack Pardee, 38, will sign a multiyear contract to become head coach of the Chicago Bears after being hired by GM Jim Finks. Pardee previously led the Florida Blazers to a 14-6 record in the World Football League and was an Redskins assistant in 1973, saying he will select his staff with Finks.
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Chicago
Jack Pardee
Chicago Bears
Bears
Pardee
Jim Finks
Finks
Jim
Florida Blazers
World Football League
Blazers
Birmingham Americans
Washington Redskins
Sloan
Associated Press
JT King
Tech
Atlanta Falcons
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Vanderbilt
Independents to Reorganize Basketball League Meeting
Independents invite basketball enthusiasts to an organizational meeting of the Independent Basketball League at 8 p.m. Friday in Las Palmas. Officers for the new year will be elected and a schedule drawn up, according to Eddie Ferguson.
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Independent Basketball League
Las Palmas
Eddie Ferguson
Sloan accepts Texas Tech post after Peach Bowl standoff
Texas Tech reveals Steve Sloan will coach the Red Raiders, four year contract at 36500 per year plus a TV deal worth 24000 to 40000 annually. Sloan, 30, left Vanderbilt after initial rejection, planned reception and news conference on campus to discuss move.
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Tex
Texas Tech
Steve Sloan
Vanderbilt
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Sloan
Tech
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Nashville
Jim Carlen
South Carolina
Commodores
Midland High routs Seminole in 68 47 basketball win
Midland High School defeated Seminole 68 47 as Greg Smith scored 14 and Donnie Roberts 10. Midland improves to 12-5 while Seminole falls to 5-12. Mike Bell led Seminole with 10 points. Junior varsity also won 67 41 with Mike Rice scoring 10. Seminole travels Friday to face Ector in District 2 3A. Permian beat Andrews 70 47 to extend winning streak to two while Andrews drops to 8-12 and opens district play Friday against Kermit.
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Midland
Greg Smith
Donnie Roberts
Midland High School
Seminole
Bulldogs
Indians
Mike Bell
Wade Cavitt
Kevin Gandy
Mike Rice
Chip Chappell
Ector
Permian
Pops Andrews
Andrews
Mustangs
Kermit
PHS
Abilene
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Texas Sports Hall of Fame
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U.S
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Jitterburg) Henderson
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Willie Shelby
Wayne Bullock
Mark McLane
Richard Todd
Russ Schaman
Todd
George Puch
Reggie Barnett
Judy (Cook) Soutar
AP News
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Tokm Shuman
Ike Forte
Arkansas
Pecos Enterprise Sports
Lynn Webb
Steve’ Buttons
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Glenn McNeil
AAA
W. Hwy
Pecos
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