Big Eight sweeps top three in final 1971 AP poll
Nebraska repeats as national champion with a 13-0 season after routing Alabama 38-6 in the Orange Bowl. Oklahoma and Colorado follow in second and third, as the Big Eight places occupy the top three spots for the season’s final AP college football ranking.
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Final AP Grid Poll and Other Votes Listed Alphabetically
The final AP grid poll shows Boston College Florida State Iowa State North Carolina Northwestern Ohio State among others receiving votes. The list is presented in alphabetical order with no ranking indicated.
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Nixon Talks Inside Football With Shula After Dolphins Win
Miami coach Don Shula received a 1 am call from President Nixon after the Dolphins’ 21-0 AFC title game victory over the Baltimore Colts. Nixon asked technical questions about the Anderson interception and blocking schemes, while Shula noted Dallas as a tough foe for the upcoming Super Bowl.
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Montreal goalie undergoes special back X rays
Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden will have special X rays today to relieve pressure on a disc in his back. Dryden, 6 foot 4, was injured December 22 against Toronto during a breakaway. He has played only one game since then and the team has won only once in five games.
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38 Club Wins 16th Mud Bowl Narrowing Series Gap
The 38 Club defeated Bittners 6 to 3 in the Mud Bowl on Saturday to claim its 11th win in the series. Tom Kaminski led the winners with two doubles as the team collected 11 hits. Wally Sabo paced Bittners with a double and two singles, as updated records show the series at 21-16 in Bittners favor.
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Don't Talk to Duane Thomas After a Game
Duane Thomas stormed off the dressing room with his jersey off after scoring a two yard TD to seal a 14-2 win for Dallas over San Francisco. Coach Tom Landry described him as a unique, largely distraction free player who is fully part of the team and often speaks little at meetings.
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Commodore Dwight Rucker Eyes Opponents This Weekend
Lorain County Community College men host Beaver on Friday and Behrend Saturday with Commodores holding an 8-3 record. Dwight Rucker, 5-10 sophomore guard, fronts defense and outside shooting while averaging 12 points a game. A Wellington High School graduate, he led the county in scoring senior year.
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Flyers Face Lakewood St Edward In Saturday Clash
The Elyria Flyers travel to North Park to meet Lakewood St Edward in a crucial Greater Cleveland Hockey League confrontation. St Ed’s edged Elyria 5 1 in a recent Shaker Heights tournament and Elyria shares first place with Padua.
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Versalles Assigned to Braves AAA Affiliate
Zoilo Versalles was informed by the Atlanta Braves he is being moved to the team's AAA affiliate in Richmond. The veteran infielder appeared in 66 games last season for Atlanta and hit .191 with five home runs.
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Big Game Hype Fades After Nebraska Oklahoma Showdown
The piece recalls Nebraska’s 38 9 victory over Oklahoma on Thanksgiving and Alabama’s near miss with Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. It notes Big Ten decline, scheduling issues, and debates about conference future. It also covers high school and Elyria high basketball records and players like Sellers Reinhardt and Gottfried.
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Chones Back in Form as Marquette Rout Wisconsin
Marquette center Jim Chones scored 31 points to lift the 9-0 Golden Eagles past Wisconsin 72-60. Chones sparked a second half burst with 17 points while Marcus Washington added 13 of his 19. Gary Watson led Wisconsin with 15. Other top teams posted wins across the night.
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