Landry Faces Decision After Shula Chooses Morrall
Miami coach Don Shula named Earl Morrall starting quarterback for the Dolphins in the AFC title game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Dallas coach Tom Landry has yet to decide between Craig Morton and Roger Staubach for the NFC title in Washington as the Cowboys face the Redskins. The winners meet in the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Franco Harris scored a last second touchdown for Pittsburgh in a Christmas Eve win over Oakland.
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Morrall
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Redskins
Washington
Craig Morton
Roger Staubach
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Chuck Noll
Oakland
Franco Harris
Sun Devils
Tigers
ASU
Frank Kush
Missouri
Notre Dame
Colorado
Iowa State
Devils
Tempe
Sun Devil
Brent McClanahan
Span wins Fiesta Bowl Marathon breaking collegiate mark
Pete Span of Arizona State wins the second annual Fiesta Bowl Marathon from Cave Creek to Scottsdale Community College in 2 hours 20 minutes 27 seconds reducing the national collegiate record by about four minutes. The 26 mile event drew 125 entrants including a 61 year old rookie from California.
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Cave Creek
Scottsdale Community College
California
Suns Rally Past Bulls In 115-108 Win
Phoenix coach press notes describe Dick Van Arsdale scoring 32 and Charlie Scott 26 as the Suns overcome an 11 point early deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 115-108. Lamar Green add 14 rebounds while Bob Love top-scored for Chicago with 29 points.
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Bob Love
Bulls
Chet Walker
Collray Seeks Third Straight Win in Champagne Purse
Collray a four year old chestnut by Colleoni aims for a third consecutive victory at Turf Paradise in the Arizona Downs meeting feature Champagne Purse at six furlongs. He previously won his last two starts under $3,000 claiming tags, both at six furlongs.
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Sun Devils top Missouri in high-scoring road tilt
Arizona State defeats Missouri 49 35 as Woody Green scores four times and Danny White connects with Ed Beverly for 53 yards. Missouri gains 155 rushing yards by Tommy Beamon and 182 passing yards from John Cherry, but fails to overtake ASU's 718 total yards.
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Missouri
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John Moseley
Dennis Vanarsdall
Green
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Tigers
Arizona State
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Mizzou
Devils
ASU
Danny White
Ed Beverly
Tommy Beamon
John Cherry
Steve Holden
Mike Fink
Fink
Brad Brown
Tempe
Tiger
Bucks Dominate Kings To Lead Midwest Division Share
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 32 as the Bucks won 104-91 over the Kings. The victory, with Chicago's loss, widened Milwaukee's lead in the Midwest Division. Other games saw New York beat Detroit 113-110 and Portland defeat Seattle 116-113 led by Sidney Wicks with a career high 38 points. Don Kojis sparked the Kings late rally but Abdul-Jabbar sealed the win.
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Little Nate
Bill Bradley
Dave DeBusschere
Walt Frazier
Boston
Pistons
Dave Bing
Knicks
Bob Lanier
Wicks
Trail Blazers
Charlie Davis
Local 5s begin cage tourneys
Coronado will learn its fate by 3 p.m. as Phoenix Union Holiday Tournament opens. Arcadia Saguaro Scottsdale Paradise Valley and Coronado face first round games Wednesday with potential quarterfinals Thursday depending on results. Joe Blanco leads Saguaro while Arcadia relies on Bob Choules Jim Hanson.
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Phoenix Union
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Brad Schwab
West
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Maryvale High
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Mesa
East High
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Dons
McCall's TD Edges Rebels in Final Line Move
McCall's TD sealed a late lead as North roared back to beat the Rebels. Miami fumbled at midfield and Villanova recovered, while Purdue's Gary Danielson led a late surge as Michigan booted a second conversion. Gary stole a South pass and ran 97 yards for a key play.
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Chuck Foreman
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Reilly
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Yankees
Bob McCall
Marvin Roberts
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