Tide Ready to Wash Out Polls After Ranking
Alabama players vent frustration after a 31-10 win over LSU leaves them at No. 3 in the UPI coaches poll, with Nebraska moving to No. 2 and Notre Dame reclaiming the top spot. Coach Bryant avoided controversy while QB Rutledge eyed Auburn and bowls.
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Capitals Rally Past Flames in 8-7 Shootout
Washington capitalized early with three goals from Dennis Maruk Leif Svensson and Mark Lofthouse to beat Calgary 8-7 in a wild shootout. The game featured high scoring, a goalie rotation, and a 1-1-1 season set between the teams with other NHL results noted: Colorado 2-2 NY Islanders and Los Angeles 4-2 St. Louis.
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Monroe Returns to Standing Ovation in New York
Earl Monroe returned to Madison Square Garden for the Knicks 106-100 win over the Nuggets after missing 15 games over a salary dispute. Monroe received a one minute standing ovation as fans celebrated his comeback. McAdoo and Knight led New York with key fourth quarter contributions.
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