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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1976

Page

13

Vikings and Steelers Favored In Playoff Showdowns

AP previews two NFL conference title games on Sunday. Minnesota Vikings host Los Angeles Rams with Tarkenton hurt knee risk and Blair Siemon questionable for defense. Pat Haden leads the Rams with Ron Jessie nursing an ankle sprain. Pittsburgh Steelers meet Oakland Raiders in a rematch starved by injuries. Harris and Bleier banged up for Pittsburgh, Raiders report few concerns beyond Rowe shoulder and Siani knee.

Minnesota Los Angeles Tarkenton Vikings Matt Blair Jeff Siemon Washington Blair Siemon Rams Dallas Pat Haden Ron Jessie Jessie Larry Brooks Steve Preece Pittsburgh Oakland Raiders Franco Harris Steelers Harris Rocky Bleier Baltimore Bleier Roy Gerela Jon Fuqua Colts Dave Rowe Mike Siani Fuqua Darlin Kenny Stabler

Foreman Seeks Revenge in NFC Championship Clash

The Minnesota Vikings host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC title game while the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Oakland Raiders for the AFC crown. Chuck Foreman aims to avenge an early season struggle against the Rams, and Los Angeles plans to slow him with a strong defense. Swann and the Steelers seek payback on Atkinson after a rough season opener, as both conference finals aim to set up Super Bowl XI in Pasadena.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Steelers George Atkinson Oakland Raiders Minnesota Chuck Foreman Foreman Vikings Los Angeles Rams Steelers Raiders Oakland Atkinson Pittsburgh Lynn Swann Swann Joe Greene Rams Pasadena Calif NFL Franco Harris Rocky Bleier Frenchy Fuqua

Pacers Rally To Beat Nets In Late Surge

Indiana erased a 10 point deficit in the final 1 47 to beat the New York Nets 96 94. Billy Knight scored 32 points helping the Pacers trigger a 12 point closing run as Don Buse and Dan Roundfield key plays.

Associated Press Bobby Leonard Kevin Loughery Leonard Indiana Pacers New York Nets National Basketball Association Pacers New York Phoenix Buffalo Chicago Atlanta San Antonio Washington Milwaukee Golden State Denver Seattle Loughery Dout Loughery Billy Knight Indiana Knight Don Buse Nate Archibald Dan Roundfield Bulls Hawks Mickey Johnson Artis Gilmore Norm van Lier Spurs Bullets Larry Kenan Elvin Hayes Hayes Bucks Warriors Bob Dandridge Gus Williams Rick Barry Dandridge Bucks Nuggets Sonics David Thompson Nuggets SuperSonics Tom Burleson

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