Dolphins Crush Vikings 24-7 To Claim Super Bowl Title
Miami center Jim Langer proclaims the team as the greatest, praising Larry Csonka and the line for overpowering Minnesota. Csonka carries much of the Vikings as the Dolphins dominate on a drizzly Rice Stadium field to win the Super Bowl.
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Dolphins rival Packers in dynasty talk after Sunday win
The Athens Messenger notes Sunday Bowl VIII featured a Dolphins performance described as a smooth factory-like machine of yardage and touchdowns. Comparisons are drawn to the Green Bay Packers dynasty of the 1960s as Csonka suggests Miami can be seen as comparable to the Pack after the win.
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Super Sunday in Cincinnati Football Fans Rally at Home
In Cincinnati on Super Sunday John Krisko the butcher and his wife Janet describe the scene of football fans gathering at home. The ritual matches a nationwide routine as families settle in with peanuts sports pages and improvised sandwiches while shortages fade from memory.
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John Krisko
Record TV Super Bowl Viewership Breaks History
CBS surveys show 70 million viewers, the largest audience ever, turning the Super Bowl into a major money making event. Advertising costs rise to 210000 per commercial while demographics skew toward educated males aged 18 to 49 in higher income brackets.
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Miller Wins Phoenix Open in Dramatic Finish
Johnny Miller recovered from a four-stroke deficit after Lanny Wadkins eagle on 18 to win by one at Phoenix Country Club. Miller fired a final 67 for a 271 total, his second win this year and third straight victory counting World Cup title. Wadkins posted 65 in a strong run, Barber and Schroeder tied for third with 274.
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North Carolina State Beats Maryland 80 74 in College Basketball
NC State defeats Maryland 80 to 74 Sunday. Md E Shore 93 Borckport 69 Rider 72 CCNY 57. Saturday results include Connecticut 69 Vermont 56 Temple 68 Fordham 61 Brown 81 Lafayette 67 Penn 55 Harvard 53 Bucknell 52 Drexel 49 Holy Cross 58 Army 42 Syracuse 72 St John s NY 71 St Bonaventure 84 Duquesne 71.
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Bobcats Dominate Eastern Michigan In Wrestling Meet
Ohio University overpowered Eastern Michigan 40 to 7 as the Bobcats won all eight final bouts after EMU led with decisions on 118 and 126. Gus Malavite, Andy Kohlhepp, Ben Parker, Tim Shoemaker, Jack Raver, Kurt Blank, Greg Venturas each contributed key wins and a heavyweight forfeit sealed the large victory. The win sets up a home clash with Ball State at 8 p.m. at the Convocation Center.
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Gold Rush charity film at Athens Cinema
The Ohio University intramural department sponsors The Gold Rush with Charlie Chaplin at Athens Cinema on Wednesday with showtimes 2 7 30 p.m. and 9 30 p.m. All seats $1 proceeds support intramural athletics and Grover Center activities. Tickets from IM office campus gate or Athens Cinema box office.
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Athens High Grapplers Take Fourth at New Philadelphia
Athens led with four champions and 10 top four finishes in the New Philadelphia Tournament but finished fourth in team standings. Individual winners included Bill Moorehead of Athens in heavyweight, Tim Gagle in 177, Don Smith in 100, and Joe Hall unbeaten at 128 pounds.
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Spartans Upset Unbeaten Belpre In Tri Valley Clash
Alexander led by Steve Thomas 21 points edged Belpre 51 48 after a tight game that featured a late second half comeback by the Spartans. Jeff McDaniel tied it with 1 17 left in regulation as Thomas sealed the OT win with a decisive free throw. Belpre drops to 8 1 overall and 4 1 in the conference while Alexander improves to 7 4 and 2 2 in the league.
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