Vikings clinch NFC title in 27 10 win over Cowboys
Fran Tarkenton led Minnesota to a 27 10 NFC championship victory over Dallas at Texas Stadium. Tarkenton credited team effort as John Gilliam's 54 yard catch and Bob Bryant's 63 yard interception return sealed the win.
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McMillen Leads Terps To Tournament Crown
Maryland defeated Boston College 58 37 to win the Maryland Invitational behind Tom McMillen's 18 points. UCLA top-ranked and several other home teams claimed holiday tourney titles across the nation including Marquette New Mexico Nevada Las Vegas Temple Hawaii Manhattan Davidson Detroit and more with notable winners like Missouri USC Washington NC State Notre Dame Indiana and Kansas State.
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Loudoun County Routs Spotsylvania in Invitational Final
Loudoun County defeated Spotsylvania 90-59 to win the Loudoun County Invitational. Raiders center Panie Dodson scored 23 and blocked 12, sparking a strong trap defense. Teammates Coleman Moore and Watkins joined double figures as Spotsylvania’s John Sherperson led with 27. Broad Run edged George Mason 74-71 for third place.
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Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule Highlights
Summary of Sunday results includes Boston 111 over Cleveland 92, Atlanta 114 over Houston 110, Kansas City Omaha 106 over Capital 102, Chicago 108 over Detroit 103, Buffalo 120 over Phoenix 108, Golden State 102 over Los Angeles 100. Also notes Detroit 98 over Milwaukee 91, Los Angeles 108 over Buffalo 105, Portland 99 over Chicago 92, Seattle 96 over Golden State 92. Monday and Tuesday matchups listed. In baseball, the 1973 American League had seven .300 hitters led by Rod Carew at .350.
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Csonka Races Raiders For 117 Yards In Triumph
Miami beat Oakland 27 10 as Larry Csonka rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns to clinch the American Conference title. The Dolphins advance to their third straight Super Bowl, aiming to join the Packers as back to back champions.
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Leaks Faces Damkroger In Cotton Bowl Showdown
Roosevelt Leaks leads Texas to an 8-2 season in the Southwest Conference title pursuit while Nebraska’s Maury Damkroger, slot I fullback, aims to slow him as the eighth-ranked Longhorns meet the 12th-ranked Cornhuskers in the 38th Cotton Bowl. The game kicks off New Year’s Day at 2 p.m. EST with about 72 000 fans expected.
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Evert and Connors Reach Australian Finals
American stars Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors advanced to the Australian Open final at Kooyong. Evert defeated Julie Heldman 6-2 6-3. Connors beat John Alexander 7-6 6-4 6-2. Evert to face Evonne Goolagong. Connors meets Phil Dent in the final.
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Tide Irish Fight for No 1 in Sugar Bowl
Alabama and Notre Dame clash in the Sugar Bowl with the national title on the line. The game at Tulane Stadium draws tickets scarce and a potential protest, as Bear Bryant and Ara Parseghian lead their teams in a rare meeting of unbeaten powerhouses.
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