Dorsett Faces Payton in NFL Playoff Clash in Dallas
Tony Dorsett, Cowboys rookie, squares off with Walter Payton, Bears rushing star, in the opening Phase II NFL playoff game in Dallas. Payton has 1,852 rushing yards and 16 TDs. Dorsett ran for 1,007 yards as Dallas targets a first playoff win since 1963. Avellini leads Chicago’s aerial attack with 2,004 yards and 11 TDs.
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Payton Faces Playoff Battle With Dallas Doomsday Defense
Dallas leads the conference in sacks with 53 as Roger Staubach passes for 2,620 yards and 18 touchdowns. Foreman tops 1,000 rushing yards for Minnesota with 1,112 and six scores. Bob Lee to start at QB for the Vikings after Fran Tarkenton's injury. McCutcheon sets Ram single season rushing mark. Pat Haden throws for 1,551 yards and 11 TDs for the Rams.
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Penn State Favored In Fiesta Bowl Clash With Sun Devils
Eighth ranked Penn State, snubbed by bowls for a late schedule change, is a nine point favorite over 15th rated Arizona State in the Fiesta Bowl on Christmas Day. Penn State brings a 10-1 record and aims to rebound from a postponed national title bid.
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Friday College Basketball Results Near East and Midwest
The Associated Press reports results across regions. Notable scores include CCNY 74 over Queens 57, DePaul 96 over Centenary 77, Florida State 97 over Missouri 64, Kentucky 104 over Iowa 65, and Carolina 108 over Tulane 103. Oregon State 76 over Gonzaga 65. Carolina Classic and Wolf Pack Classic games feature various teams with decisive margins.
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Razorback players bow out of Orange Bowl trip
Arkansas Coach Lou Holtz says 12 Razorbacks will not travel to the Orange Bowl after his decision to exclude three standouts from the Jan 2 game against No 2 Oklahoma. The excluded players include running backs Ben Cowins Micheal Forrest and flanker Donnie Bobo, who had accounted for 21 of the team’s 43 touchdowns in a 10 1 season. Holtz respected his players judgment and said the team will play on January 2.
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Jefferson Downs RHS El Paso In Lopsided Victory
Jefferson visited Roswell to beat the Coyotes 72 to 35. El Paso shot 24 of 30 from the foul line and 24 field goals to Roswell 12, with Frank Maeda scoring 22 for Jefferson and Alvin Contreras 15. Mikey Hamm led Roswell with 10 before fouling out.
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Rockets claim third at Fighting Colt Invitational
The Goddard Rockets beat Animas 76 to 72 to finish third in the Fighting Colt Invitational. They improved to 8-2 after a 65-61 win over Aztec, with Mark Walker scoring 20 and Robert Zuniga and Joel Joyce 12 each. The Rockets host Cathedral El Paso next Tuesday and open district action January 6 versus Clovis.
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