First Conference Title Ever Steelers Finally Win It
The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched their first NFL title in 40 years with a 24-2 win over the San Diego Chargers to finish 11-3 and secure home playoff advantage. Franco Harris and John Fuqua scored on two-yard runs, and Terry Bradshaw fed Ron Shanklin for a 17-yard TD.
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Rockets Rally Past Cavaliers 110 109 in Narrow Win
Houston erased a 28 point third quarter deficit to defeat Cleveland 110 109. Jack Marin scored 35 and Mike Newlin provided late heroics as Tex Winter praised the Rockets character and hustle.
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Southern Tornadoes top Southwestern 60 to 50 in conference game
Southern defeats Southwestern 60 50 as Norman Curfman scores 22 and Mike Nease adds 20 for the Tornadoes. Bob Miller injures shoulder and is out about eight weeks while Ron Hill is sidelined with an injury. Southwestern struggles to 0 5 overall and 0 4 in league play.
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Waterford and Glouster fall in score clash
In a regional game Waterford downed Glouster 76 69 as Hag Wafer led with 11 of 24 and Hughes 11 5 1 1 11. Loyola visit looms for Ohio University after a 89 68 loss to Indiana and a tough stretch ahead with Minnesota and Arizona State tests.
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Islanders Overpowered by Flames as Rangers Clinch Blowout
The New York Islanders lost 4-0 to the Atlanta Flames in Atlanta while the New York Rangers routed Pittsburgh 9-1 in Madison Square Garden. General Manager Bill Torrey watched both games, perhaps shopping for holiday charity.
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Islanders Suffer 13th Straight Winless Game in Atlanta Loss
Atlanta blanked the Islanders for the second time in three games as Phil Myre stopped all shots. The Islanders managed only two goals in three games, both in the final minute of play.
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Miller and Vinton County Meet in Low-Scoring Tilt
Miller led by Miller 20 points while Vinton County relied on Eberts Pridemore Hale and Nice as the teams traded scores. Final tally 55 to 57 with reserves noted as Miller 42 Vinton County 20.
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Green and White Club to resume talks January 9 1973
The Ohio University Green and White Club will not meet over holidays. The next meeting resumes at noon on Tuesday January 9 1973 in Baker Center Ballroom with featured speaker Jim Snyder head coach of the Ohio Bobcats.
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Stroh's takes sole lead in Athens Over 30 League
City Recreation Stroh's climbs to first place after a 62 57 win over unbeaten Alpar. In other action Woody's defeats Schlitz Malt Liquor 94 67 with Bill Koons scoring 23. Gatchel 17 Gibson 15 and Vare Mason 12 each pace Woody's scoring while Gall 20 Jago 12 Ricketts 12 lead Schlitz.
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Celtics and Bulls Triumph in Albany Basketball Card
Tony Ruth led all scorers with 28 points as the Bulls beat the Royals 35 to 30 in Albany. Paul Green added 25 for the Royals. In the other game, the Celtics routed the Hawks 47 to 8 with Mike Bean scoring most for Boston and Dennis Gillette adding 19.
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