National grid crown battle looms in Rose Bowl mix
The era’s three bowls on New Year’s Day shape a national title debate. Michigan, USC and Pitt clash over top status as others like Maryland and Ohio State eye upsets. Key figures include Bo Schembechler, John Robinson, and Tony Dorsett amid a tense, vote-like backdrop.
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Kentucky Pounds Irish 102 78 In Louisville War
Kentucky dominates Notre Dame 102-78 as sixth ranked Wildcats crush second ranked Irish. Coach Joe Hall hails best game yet while Digger Phelps laments early turnover onslaught. Nearby tourneys see Cincinnati beat Indiana 52-43, UNC down Weber State 75-54, Minnesota tops Cornell 84-54.
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Kevin McHale
New Year Greetings From Roswell Sports Chief Fans and Coaches
The Roswell Daily Record Sports Department thanks Roswell Goddard NMMI Colts NM MI Broncos RISD athletic director Duane Evans and NMMI director Derry Moore for 1976 support and wishes them a better 1977. Also recaps Rainbow Classic and several college bowls with top players and results across Missouri Texas and North Carolina events.
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Nmmi Colts
Nmmi Broncos
Duane Evans
RISD
Derry Moore
NMMI
Lobos capture Lobo Invitational crown with 87 75 win over USC
New Mexico junior Michael Cooper named MVP as the Lobos rally past Southern California 87 75 to take the Lobo Invitational title. Marvin Johnson 20 points and Jimmy Allen 14 lead a balanced attack while USC’s Cleve Porter nets 17 in a setback.
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