Walker Yardage Bluff Sparks Sugar Bowl Tension
Georgia star Herschel Walker faces Pittsburgh as coach Jackie Sherrill teases conceding yardage to Walker while Vince Dooley’s Bulldogs seek a second straight national title. Marino looms for Pitt with 59 career TDs and multiple 250 yard games.
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Allen and Warner Lead Fiesta Bowl Contenders
In Tempe, Marcus Allen of Southern Cal and Curt Warner of Penn State head for the Fiesta Bowl. Despite injuries, Warner rushed for 1,044 yards while Allen set a single season rushing record with 2,342 yards on 403 carries. Coaches Robinson and Paterno praised both backs as they prepare for the bowl showdown.
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Margaret Osborne du Pont dominates U.S. Open titles
Successful tennis player Margaret Osborne du Pont stands as the all time leader with 25 U S Open titles including three singles championships, 13 in women's doubles and nine in mixed doubles.
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Margaret Osborne du Pont
Missing Alabama Texas players steal Cotton Bowl spotlight
The Cotton Bowl preview centers on absent stars with Kenneth Sims and Mark Weber out for Texas while Alabama suspensions remove four players including Thomas Boyd and Linnie Patrick. Coach Bear Bryant emphasizes discipline, and Sims anticipates NFL interest as scouts monitor his recovery from a leg fracture.
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Nebraska Clemson Set To Star In Classic Battle
Nebraska edged by 330.5 rushing yards per game behind Roger Craig and Mike Rozier while Clemson leans on Homer Jordan who amassed 1496 passing yards and 14 total TDs. Jordan can pass or run as Clemson relies on McSwain and Austin for ground support. Mayer admits pregame nerves but expects a strong showing.
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