Sun Devils Sooners top contenders for national title
AP recounts the college football crown race as No 1 Arizona State 12 0 battles 11 1 winners Oklahoma Alabama Ohio State with post season bowl results and coach comments shaping the final AP poll. Florida?
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Mythical title debate follows Oklahoma and Arizona State season ends
The writer argues for delaying a national championship decision until next season’s first week and cites Oklahoma's mixed results, Arizona State unbeaten run, and Ohio State's overall performance. He notes the season's chaos and suggests the title remains unsettled through January 1 and beyond.
Artichokes visit Arizona Western for tough league opener
Scottsdale Community College faces 8-2 Arizona Western Matadors in a 7:30 tune up before CCAC play. Art Becker’s squad sits at 4-5 with backcourt star Batman, hopeful return of sophomores Eatman and Walker, and possible early eligibility for 6-7 Myron Sims. The Matadors lack Al Green but remain dangerous as Myron Sims awaits final eligibility. Scottsdale hits Yavapai at home next week and Mesa on Friday after the opener.
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Spurs Move to Ottawa as Ottawa Civics Debut
The Denver Spurs of the WHA relocate to Ottawa and will play as the Ottawa Civics. The move cites lack of fan interest in Denver. Home games shift to the Ottawa Civic Centre starting with a Jan. 7 home date versus New England.
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Bruins Upset No 1 Ohio State at Rose Bowl
UCLA shocks top ranked Ohio State 23-10 at the Rose Bowl on a short passing game shift led by John Sciarra. Wally Henry and Werdell Tyler score as Archie Griffin injures a hand for the Buckeyes and Ohio State’s title hopes fade.
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Jet car champ Doug Rose at seventh International Motorama
Doug Rose, holder of three national jet car titles, brings Green Mamba to the Phoenix Civic Plaza for the seventh International Motorama. The show opens at 5 p.m. today with events running through the weekend.
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Switzer and Sooners eye top national title after Orange Bowl win
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer said he believes his No. 1 status is possible after the Sooners beat Michigan 21 10 in the Orange Bowl. The win followed a strong defensive effort that limited Michigan to 169 rushing yards as Leroy Selmon Dewey Selmon and Jimbo Elrod led a near flawless stop. Michigan coach Bo Schembechler praised Oklahoma while declining to endorse a final ranking. President Gerald Ford wager with Senator Bartlett tied to the game.
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Bryant Says Polls Should Skip Bowl Games
Alabama coach Paul Bear Bryant argued that national rankings should exclude bowl results. He spoke after Alabama’s Sugar Bowl win over Penn State and ahead of the Rose Bowl, noting a playoff system should determine the champion with a small expert panel forming the playoff field. He also defended Penn State and criticized bowl manipulation.
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RRs Tangle Toros In Three Day Road Trip
The Phoenix Roadrunners meet the Toronto Toros tonight in a rematch after a 2 2 overtime tie in Phoenix. The three game trip continues to Quebec Saturday and Cleveland Sunday with all games on KRUX radio. Robbie Ftorek leads the team with 46 points from 33 games.
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