Redskins Cowboys meet for NFC title in flu plagued game
Washington faces Dallas in the NFC championship with nine players sidelined by flu and guard John Wilbur possible activation. The Redskins seek their first title since 1945 while Dallas pursues a Super Bowl berth after finishing 11 3. Staubach to start debated, with Allen stressing full strength and defensive adjustments for Dallas attack.
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Pittsburgh Steelers push toward Super Bowl VII clash
Pittsburgh, famed for its industry and three rivers, buzzes as the Steelers seek a postseason breakthrough against the undefeated Miami Dolphins led by coach Don Shula. The article notes Miami's status as unbeatables and the high stakes of the matchup.
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Steelers Ready for Dolphins in AFC Championship
Pittsburgh, 12 3, seeks upset of Miami at Three Rivers Stadium as Franco Harris emerges as a 1 000 yard back and fan rally grows for "Franco's Italian Army." Dolphins are three point favorites after sweeping AFC honors and facing Dallas Washington winner in the Super Bowl bid.
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Prep scores in Hobb Holiday Tournament recap
Scores from the Hobb Holiday Tournament show Hobb 81 Gallup 62 and Altus 63 Plainview 59. Other results include Odessa 70 El Paso Bel Air 69, El Paso Irving 62 Los Alamos 57, Bernalillo 77 St. Pius 57, Alamogordo 92 Santa Rosa 51, Mayfield 88 El Paso Fast Wood 74, Lordsburg 89 Rehoboth 70, Animas 72 Laguna Acoma 43, El Paso High 65 Cobre 45, and Goddard 52 Roswell 41.
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Grid lineup for Sunday and Monday college bowls and NFL games
Sunday coverage lists NFL games at 11 a.m. Miami at Pittsburgh on NBC, 2 p.m. Dallas at Washington on CBS, 7 p.m. Sugar Bowl Penn State versus Oklahoma on ABC. Monday features 12 noon Cotton Bowl Alabama vs Texas on CBS, 2:30 p.m. Rose Bowl Ohio State vs USC on NBC, 6 p.m. Orange Bowl Notre Dame vs Nebraska on NBC.
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Sooners Favored Over Penn State in Sugar Bowl
Penn State coach Joe Paterno questions whether his fifth-ranked Nittany Lions can match Oklahoma's firepower in the Sugar Bowl, while Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks says Penn State is a dangerous, well coached defense. Both teams enter 10-1 with Oklahoma a two touchdown favorite. An estimated 80,000 fans attended the 9:06 PM EST kickoff.
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East stars edge West in Shrine Game thriller
East defeats West 9-3 in the 48th East-West Shrine Football Game in San Francisco. Otis Armstrong of Purdue racks up a Shrine Game rushing record 139 yards before an injury, while Dick Jauron of Yale scores the lone touchdown. Jauron gains 88 yards as East tops West 270 to 110 on the ground. Brad Van Pelt adds a 27 yard field goal for the final points.
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Rose Bowl tops line as bowls offer post season treats
North Carolina State topped West Virginia 34 23 in the Peach Bowl while Tampa edged Kent State 21-18 in the Tangerine Bowl. The Rose Bowl features Southern Cal against Ohio State with national title implications amid other New Year’s classics in Dallas Pasadena and Miami.
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Coaches clash as Rose Bowl pits fire against study
Pasadena rivals Ohio State with Woody Hayes stressing hard driving and inspiration faces Southern California under John McKay who emphasizes precision and organization. Hayes, 59, known for wartime quotes and Big Ten titles, cites Stalin to stress human will. McKay, 49, runs USC like a business with a team of assistants and a steady leadership style.
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College scores around the nation on random day
A flurry of college basketball results shows Manhattan topping Michigan 84 to 79 and Columbia beating Texas Christian 74 to 61. Other notable scores include Kansas 68 over St John’s 86 and UCLA 71 over Illinois 64 in overtime.
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UCLA Pounds Illinois For Sugar Bowl Classic Title
UCLA's 71 64 victory over Illinois in the Sugar Bowl Classic championship extended their win streak to 53 games under Coach John Wooden. Big Bill Walton powered the offense and controlled the boards as the Bruins remained undefeated this season.
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Tennessee over Louisiana State in Astro Bluebonnet Bowl
Holloway scored two touchdowns and threw for another in the first half to lift 11th ranked Tennessee to a 24-17 comeback win over 10th ranked LSU in the Astro Bluebonnet Bowl. UCLA built early leads as Walton scored 22, pacing a 53-37 second half surge to beat Illinois and boost momentum.
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Tigers pull upset in Gator Bowl over Colorado
Auburn the 11 point underdog stunned sixth ranked Colorado 24-3 in a television Gator Bowl win. Mike Fuller connected with Rob Spivey for a 22 yard touchdown as Auburn rode a strong defense and forced turnovers to seal the upset. Fred Lima added a late field goal and Don Nugent caught a 16 yard TD on a fake field goal.
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