Notre Dame Bid Sparks Bowl Season for Frustrated Fans
Notre Dame’s decision to accept a bowl bid injects excitement into a bowl landscape long skewed toward southern teams. The move prompts calls for broader East and Midwest participation, notes on Penn State and Ohio State, and debate over playoff plans in Illinois and Missouri. The column recounts coin-flip predictions, media predictions, and a peek at regional football politics amid a busy sports week.
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Oberlin College honors fall sport athletes
Oberlin College completed its fall season and held awards banquets for football soccer and cross country. Football captains named for next year include Dan Duffey and George Gulgas with Steve Hicks and Fred Minnear recognized as MVPs. Soccer tri captains are Bill Jordan Farzod Moazed and Elliot Pierce. Cross country awarded seven letters. numerous names listed as contributors and co captains noted.
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Govette key to Blues bid for Western Division title
Phil Govette, acquired from the Rangers for St Louis' amateur draft pick, scored his 10th goal to lead the Blues past the Minnesota North Stars 3-1 as St Louis maintained hopes for another division title. Claude LaRose and Frank St Marseille provided goals, while Govette extended a personal goal streak to 16 games.
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Indians Acquire Vada Pinson In Interleague Trade
The Cleveland Indians acquire outfielder Vada Pinson from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jose Cardenal, marking the first interleague deal of the season. Pinson, 31, hit .255 for St. Louis after joining from Cincinnati, while Cardenal, 26, batted .257 for Cleveland. The window to trade without waivers runs through December 15, and cross league deals are favored to avoid wraparound regrets in the regular season.
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Notre Dame Chooses Cotton Bowl Bid After Pressures
Notre Dame decides on a Cotton Bowl invitation after a long week of negotiations. Orange and Sugar bowls chased the Irish while Notre Dame officials weighed postseason paths. Cotton Bowl officials coordinated with Penn State and Missouri allies amid weather and travel hurdles.
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Oldest college player lands roster spot at 33
Percy Hayes left insurance to return to college and join North Park College Chicago as a kicking specialist at age 33. He becomes the nation’s oldest college player as his wife and four children praise the achievement in this AP photo caption.
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