Oklahoma narrows gap as Texas A&M slips in AP poll
Second ranked Oklahoma, defending national champion, closed in on No. 1 Ohio State after a 27-7 win over Oklahoma State. Ohio State led with 1,188 points and 38 first-place votes. Oklahoma had 1,139 points and 19 first-place votes. Texas A&M rose to fourth as Southern California dropped to ninth after a loss to California.
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Rams Bomb Eagles 42 3 on Monday Night Football
Los Angeles Rams routed the Philadelphia Eagles 42 3 as James Harris threw three TD passes to Harold Jackson and Jack Snow. The Rams dominated, extending their win streak to six, while Eagles coach Mike McCormack and players faced public disappointment and embarrassment.
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Staubach Sees Season Restart After OT Loss to Redskins
Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach says the season feels like it starts over after a 30-24 overtime defeat to Washington. He laments an overtime interception return for the winning TD, defends his bold postplay shove on Pat Fischer, and credits Washington Kilmer with grit while noting Dallas remains tied atop the NFC East at 5-2.
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Junior High Football Two Shutouts Recorded
Seventh grade action saw Fannin Pirates top Travis Maroon 26-0 with Ben Plummer scoring twice on long runs. Crockett Blue beat Travis White 12-0 as Arnold Williams rushed twice, while Dallas Douglas praised defense and noted key players on both squads.
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Rice Switches Game to LSU
AP report notes Rice University moved its football game against Louisiana State University from Rice Stadium to Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge to avoid a clash with Houston Texas A&M. The shift aims to prevent scheduling conflicts for fans and participants.
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A&M Loses Defensive Starter
COLLEGE STATION Tex AP The Texas Aggies with the nation’s top run defense announce right tackle Jimmy Dean will miss two weeks due to a cut tendon in his left thumb. The injury occurred Friday when he cut the thumb on a broken water glass. Dean is to be replaced by sophomore David Barrington of Fort Worth for Saturday’s Southwest Conference game versus Southern Methodist at Kyle Field before a sellout crowd of 50 000.
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Reds Host Astros in NL Opener at Riverfront Stadium
The Cincinnati Reds will host the Houston Astros in the 1976 National League opener at Riverfront Stadium on Thursday April 8, the club announced.
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No Surgery Decision On Eckwood Knee Injury
Fayetteville Arkansas AP reports Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says running back Jerry Eckwood will not need knee surgery after his injury. Medical staff opted for non operative treatment and a cautious rehabilitation plan with Eckwood unlikely to play immediately.
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Hoosiers Defend Way to Romp Over Russians 94 78
Indiana defeated the touring Russian national team 94 to 78 behind strong defense. Coach Bobby Knight credited defense as the key, with a standout stretch early in the second half holding the Soviets to seven points. Star forward Scott May returned from a broken arm to start, adding presence as Indiana built a 48 42 halftime edge to 79 49.
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Indiana State hoops clash echoes Olympic rivalries
The article describes a late season game where Indiana may have showcased 13-for-15 shooting, with coach Knight praising defense. Vladimir Kondrashin, coach of the Soviet team, says Indiana’s defense and player 42 May influenced the win, while noting comparisons to last season’s NCAA run. He suggests their Olympiad rivalries and a tour opener mirror past fixtures, claiming Indiana is two points better than Marquette in a hypothetical rematch.
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Texas Bears Showdowns and Baylor Preview Notes
Texas coach Darrell Royal discusses Baylor, SMU run offense, and defensive concerns ahead of a key SWC clash. He notes SMU’s Wayne Morris’s 202 rushing yards, Baylor’s strong 1974 showing, the need for disciplined defense, and a defensive lineup tweak with Rick Burleson replacing Travis Couch at end.
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Toronto Lands Davis Million Dollar CFL Deal
Anthony Davis, once a WFL standout, signed a five year contract with the Toronto Argonauts worth about a million dollars. He chose Toronto after a weekend meeting with owner Bill Hodgson, citing the wider CFL field and open game as a better fit for his breakaway talents. Davis led the WFL in scoring with 1,200 rushing yards and 54 receptions in 12 games before the league folded. Hamilton upset Toronto in the Eastern playoff race, ending their season at 5-10-1.
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