West Virginia names Bobby Bowden to replace Carlen
Jim Carlen resigns as WVU football coach after Peach Bowl win. Bowden takes over with a strong foundation and high expectations. The article praises Carlen for transforming WVU football and outlines Bowden’s credentials and the support needed for continued success.
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West Virginia
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Deitzel
U.S
West Point
South Carolina
Texas Tech
WVU
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Jim
Bobby Bowden
Bobby
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Vikings Favored In NEL Title Clash With Browns
The Minnesota Vikings, dubbed the Purple People Eaters, are eight point favorites over the Cleveland Browns in the NFL title game at Metropolitan Stadium. Key players include Carl Eller and Alan Page for Minnesota, while Browns quarterback Bill Nelson faces a tough Vikings defense as both teams seek a trip to the Super Bowl. The game unfolds in 14 degree weather before a 47 644 capacity crowd.
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UPI
Minnesota Vikings
Bill Nelson
Cleveland Browns
Metropolitan Stadium
New Orleans
Vikings
Carl Eller
Gary Larsen
Alan Page
Jim Marshall
Nelson
Browns
Dallas Cowboys
Roman Gabriel
Los Angeles Rams
Cowboys
Bud Grant
Leroy Kelly
Nelsen
Blanton Collier
Rams Dominate Cowboys in Playoff Bowl Rout
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel threw 35 and 67 yard TD passes on the opening drives and added two more in the second half as the Rams crushed the Dallas Cowboys 3H in the NFL Playoff Bowl. Gabriel connected with Les Josephson 35 yards and Jack Snow twice for 67 and 49 yards, with Bob Klein and Snow also scoring. Bruce Gossett added a 42 yard field goal as Dallas sputtered in the drizzle.
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Roger Staubach
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Craig Morton
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Larry Smith
Klein
Ron Widley
Gossett
Pat Studstill
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Mike Clark
Calvin Hill
Mike Gaechter
Williams and West Virginia Clash in College Basketball Results
College action shows William & Mary 83 West Virginia 76 with Fairmont 70 Glenville 63. High school results include Elkins 76 Richwood 55 and Oak Hill 78 George Washington 74.
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NC State Extends Winning Streak With Virginia Victory
NC State rallies from a half deficit to beat Virginia 71 to 60 in Greensboro. Vann Williford scores 23 and grabs 13 rebounds, with Paul Coder adding 18 points to seal the 10th win of the season.
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Scott McCandlish
Raiders Chiefs meet in AFL title showdown at the Coliseum
Oakland, favored by four points, hosts Kansas City in a clash of two strong defenses and rival kickers Jan Stenerud and George Blanda. Len Dawson heals as KC leans on passing, while Oakland eyes field position and a game decided by a late field goal.
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Hank Stram
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Jim Turner
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Robert Holmes
Mike Garrett
Warren MecVea
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Duke bombed Penn State with hot shooting in win
Duke dominated Penn State 93 to 43 at Durham as Brad Evans led a perfect first half shooting display for the Blue Devils.
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Oak Glen triumphs over Morgantown in wrestling clash
Oak Glen defeated Morgantown 34 19 as Sam Rozance and other OG grapplers secured key falls and decisions. MHS falls to 3 23 and plans next match versus West Fairmont after a tight roster battle on Saturday.
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Celtics Rally Past Knicks Behind Havlicek's 31
Boston rebounded from a 99-98 deficit with 3:42 left, exploding for an 11-1 run to defeat New York 111-104. Havlicek led with 31 points, Siegfried added 19, Sanders 18, while Reed and Frazier scored most of New York's late fourth quarter points.
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Bailey Howell
Don Nelson
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Iowa Upsets Purdue 94-88 in Big Ten Opener
Iowa beats defending champion Purdue 94-88 as Rick Mount scores 53 for Purdue. Ralph Miller earns 300th win as Hawkeyes improve to 5-4, with John Johnson 28 and Fred Brown 26 leading Iowa. Game tight through the first half before Iowa surge.
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Miami tops Marshall 61 54 as Sears and Williams lead
Miami defeats Marshall 61 to 54 in Oxford. Gerald Sears scores 18 and Walt Williams 16 to pace the victory, outrebounding 48 to 37. Marshall, led by Joe Taylor with 16 and Dave Smith 12, drops to 5-4 while Miami improves its early-season record.
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Huskies Rout Yale Club Behind Irvine's 31
In Seattle, Washington Huskies beat Yale 84 to 70 as forward George Irvine poured in 31 points. The win ends a two game skid with 69 center Steven Hawes and guard Rafael Stone sidelined by leg injuries.
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George Irvine
University of Washington Huskies
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Rafael Stone
County Leagues MIDGET DIVISION basketball scores
Readable lines show multiple teams with point totals and top scorers in midget division games. Eagles led with 6 points from Hiser and Steele and Shahan 4. Key Realty and Cragens also posted double digits with Pursell 18 and others.
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