Cowboys deny choke charges after 38-1 loss to Browns
Dallas Cowboys, labeled chokers after a harsh playoff defeat, defend their effort in the dressing room. Captain Craig Morton admits no excuses, cites a pivotal early punt and a mental breakdown, while coach Tom Landry says Cleveland outplayed Dallas on both sides of the ball. The team vows to regroup for future title runs.
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Dallas Cowboys Hold Pat The Clutch Fights Back
In a Cotton Bowl setback the Dallas Cowboys face boos as players vow not to fold. Hayes says the team aimed to win this game since September to shed a losing image and focus on a rematch with the Los Angeles Rams in Miami next Saturday, with thoughts of a bigger payoff next year.
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Orr Seeks NHL Scoring Crown for Bruins
Bobby Orr aims to become the first defenseman to win the NHL scoring title after a 4-5-4 night, lifting Boston over Philadelphia and pushing his season total to 54 points. He leads with an eight point gap over Phil Esposito and others as New York and Detroit results roll in.
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Sugar Bowl Preview Ties Archie Manning to Rebels Clash
Ole Miss faces Arkansas coach Frank Broyles in the Sugar Bowl as Archie Manning leads Mississippi in a balanced offense. Broyles praises the running backs Dave Bowen and Leon Fell, while Johnny Vaught completes final preparations for the New Year’s Day game in Miami Beach. Solomon captures Orange Bowl Junior Tennis title after a five-set win. Peaches Bartkowicz shocks Ann Haydon Jones in Border Championships final.
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British driver Hobbs wins Sebring 200 mile race
English racer David Hobbs dominated the Continental Grand Prix at Sebring winning both 100 mile heats and the overall title chase. Teammate Trevor Taylor finished runner up in heat one as Hobbs clinched a large share of the $42,000 purse, with Adamowicz clinching the Continental driving title in the final event.
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