Michigan favored over Stanford in Rose Bowl
Michigan 11 0 all season meets Stanford 8 3 in Pasadena for the 58th Rose Bowl. Bo Schembechler’s Wolverines, ranked fourth in the final coaches poll, mounted 409 points while allowing 70. Billy Taylor, top rusher with 1,215 yards, eyes revenge after the 1970 loss. Stanford coach John Filet hopes to control the ball and keep Michigan from dictating play.
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Fraternal coaching battles set for New Year bowls
The piece notes brother pairs coaching in post season games led by Bill Dooley North Carolina against Vince Georgia in the Gator Bowl, with Alabama and other bowls previewed. It mentions Shrine All-Star and Astro-Bluebonnet bowls, favoured teams and key players, including Royce Smith’s return, and Houston’s unusual home-field status as visiting team.
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Lakers extend streak to 30 wins in nine weeks
The Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 106 102 to complete 30 straight wins and their second month without a loss as Kim McMillan scored 34 and Jerry West 28. Will Chamberlain had 24 points and 24 rebounds with seven blocks, lifting Los Angeles after a late deficit. In other NBA action, Chicago routed Portland 117 92 and Golden State downed Detroit 122 128. Norm Van Lier scored 34 for the Bulls as Chicago built a 10 point lead before Motta emptied the bench.
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Bruins overwhelm Ohio State to win Bruin Classic
UCLA, ranked sixth, routed Ohio State 79 53 in Los Angeles to capture the Bruin Classic and extend their season win total. Ball Watton led UCLA with 14 points in 18 minutes as the Bruins opened a 41 24 halftime lead and held a large gap late. In other games, dramatic brawls and upsets shaped the holiday tournaments across the country.
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Landry Warns 49ers On Kicking Ahead Of Dallas Game
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan heads to Dallas after Tom Landry advised focusing on the kicking game. Landry said teams overlook kicking too often and Nolan agreed, noting a possible personnel tweak but planning to keep Spurrier punting and Gossett kicking.
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Ticket sale for Super Bowl at Cow Palace Monday
Eight thousand Super Bowl tickets go on sale Monday at the Cow Palace for 49ers season ticket holders if San Francisco defeats Dallas. Windows open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each ticket costs 15 dollars. purchasers limited to their season ticket allotment. No Western Union money orders or mail orders accepted.
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Plunkett earns AFC Rookie of the Year honors
New England quarterback Jim Plunkett, lauded for giant-killing play and leadership, was named AFC Rookie of the Year by United Press International. In his first pro season he set Patriot records, including an 88-yard pass, and started every offensive down in all games, guiding the 6-8 Patriots after a 2-12 previous season.
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