McKay Calm About Liberty Bowl Last USC Coaching Job
In Memphis John McKay remains unfazed by emotion ahead of the Liberty Bowl where his USC Trojans meet Texas A&M in his final college game before moving to the NFL with Tampa Bay. He notes injuries but stresses a bowl should reward excellence while addressing Ricky Bell's status and Aggie defense.
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Johnson Retires Cage Week Ending Early In Lone Star Conference
Associated Press notes Lone Star Conference play falls to two games in Brownwood between Howard Payne and Oklahoma Science and Arts. Howard Payne to host USA tonight and Tuesday, then league rest week. Abilene Christian and Howard Payne win Saturday boosting LSC standings. Other results show Texas Lutheran losses and scattered scheduling notes as teams juggle games and records.
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Broncos veteran Charlie Johnson retires to join scouting staff
Miami report: Denver Broncos quarterback Charlie Johnson ends a 15 year NFL career by announcing retirement and moving into a scouting role for the team. Johnson, who played for Denver, will transition to talent evaluation duties within the organization.
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Sandcrabs Take Week Off After Win in Rockport
Calhoun Sandcrabs beat Rockport Fulton Pirates 64 61 to extend win streak and earn a Christmas break. Coach Mike Wolf cites fatigue after 14 games, plans one practice before hosting Moody in a district opener. Edwin Archangel led scoring with 18, John Wedig added eight with late key baskets, Victor Hamilton iced game with a pressure free throw.
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OSU QB recruit tied to church donations probe
Ohio State freshman quarterback Roderic Gerald from South Oak Cliff Dallas figures in an NCAA probe of SMU. The Dallas Morning News reports Gerald received a $500 loan from a Tennessee alumnus and repaid it. Coach Woodie Hayes reportedly dropped up to $100 in the collection plate during visits to the church. The Rev C H Gerald says no link exists between donations and Gerald’s recruitment.
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Longhorn athletes questioned over pay for nonperformed work
NCAA questioned Texas Longhorn players in the Travis County inquiry after reports some athletes received full August pay while not working. Alfred Jackson denied affidavits about Senate ties. others too faced scrutiny as probes cross athletic and state payroll records.
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SWC Teams Face Tough Road Grind
SWC clubs face a rugged week with all eight games on foreign courts. Rice plays at Illinois while Baylor meets UCLA in Los Angeles. Texas A&M and Texas Tech travel to Louisville and Portland in key early-season tests amid Houston as the lone unbeaten.
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Borg Leads Sweden to First Davis Cup Title
Bjorn Borg secured his 19th straight Davis Cup win with a 6 4 6 2 6 2 victory over Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia, clinching Sweden's first Davis Cup in 1975 and giving them an unbeatable 3 1 lead.
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Pacers Lose Star Forward Knight to Hand Injury
The Indiana Pacers will be without star forward Billy Knight for three to four weeks due to a broken hand suffered in the fourth quarter of their 112-109 win over Kentucky Saturday night. Knight, the ABA's second leading scorer at 22.1 points per game, will miss upcoming games as the team awaits his return.
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Tarkenton Sets NFL Career TD Pass Record
Buffalo Minnesota quarterback Frank Tarkenton set an NFL record with his 291st career touchdown pass after firing two to Chuck Foreman, surpassing Johnny Unitas as the all time leader.
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