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Ohio State and Alabama loom as favorites in Sugar and Cotton Bowl previews. OSU quarterback Cornelius Greene and running back Archie Griffin face a strong USC defense led by Anthony Davis and Lynn Swann. Alabama leans on a deep rushing corps to counter Notre Dame. The Orange Bowl tilt pits Penn State against LSU with Cappalletti vs Davis in a close showdown.
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Dolphins crush Raiders to reach third straight Super Bowl
Larry Csonka powered the Dolphins past Oakland 27 10 for their third straight AFC title as he ran for 117 yards and three touchdowns setting a playoff mark. Bob Griese added two long runs and Miami advances to January 13 Houston for a clash with the Vikings.
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Tarkenton Leads Vikings Past Cowboys 27 10 in NFC Clash
Fran Tarkenton rallied the Minnesota Vikings to a 27 10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Tarkenton connected on a 54 yard pass to John Gilliam for a score and Bob Bryant added a 63 yard interception return touchdown. Dallas suffered six turnovers while Bob Lilly missed the game with a leg muscle injury.
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National championship on the line in Sugar Bowl clash
Alabama and Notre Dame meet in the Sugar Bowl to decide the national title in New Orleans Tulane Stadium. Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian lead two high powered offenses with historic bowl records, amid fan demand, potential protests, and a nationally televised showdown.
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Cavaliers nearly rally but Hawks hold on for win
Atlanta defeats Cleveland 99-94 as the Hawks survive a late Cavaliers surge. Leo Hudson scores 27, Jim Brewer and Austin Carr contribute key plays, while Cotton Fitzsimmons criticizes late-game execution. Maravich sits out early with a sore knee. Atlanta prepares for New Year’s Day game in New York.
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