Steelers Edge Cowboys In Thriller For Super Bowl Title
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21 17 in a dramatic Super Bowl showdown. A fourth quarter forced fumble by Reggie Harrison set up a safety, and a 64 yard Lynn Swann TD sealed the win as Pittsburgh claimed back to back championships with an eye toward a third.
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Steelers Triumph In Super Bowl Thriller Over Cowboys
In a tense classic the Steelers edge the Cowboys 21 17 to win the title. Gerela booted 36 and 18 yard field goals while Swann Bailey and Harris produced key plays as Staubach led Dallas late before Edwards sealed Pittsburgh victory with an end zone interception.
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Ohio Cats edge Ball State in MAC thriller
Ohio defeated Ball State 75 to 74 on the road as clutch free throws carried the visitors. Dave Terek, Bucky Walden and Steve Skaggs delivered the decisive late points while Ball State shot 54 percent from the floor. Coach Dale Bandy praised the win, noting the team’s improvement and six straight victories.
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Final Season North Carolina Guard Kupchak Stars in Narrow Loss
Mitch Kupchak of Brentwood N Y led North Carolina with 18 5 points per game last season as Ohio Ball State traded baskets late. Bobcats rookie Steve Skaggs scored 20 off the bench and Randy Bearden posted 23 points and 20 rebounds for Ball State. The game swung on late sequence with Skaggs four straight shots lifting Ohio to a 29 24 edge before Ball State surged.
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Bearden lifts Cardinals in 68-67 rally over Bobcats
Ohio snapped a six point halftime deficit, taking a 61-53 edge before Ball State’s zone press sparked a 61 tie. Jim Fields, Chuck Seltzer, and Bearden produced key plays as Ball State grabbed a 68-67 lead late. Bobcats sealed victory with six late free throws to move to 7-4.
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Bobcats Routed as Illinois State Dominates Hockey Clash
Illinois State center Jim Green scored three goals and added three assists as the Redbirds crushed Ohio University 8-3 at Bird Arena. Ohio goalie Robbie Begg reached 1,000 career saves but his team was outshot 53-22 and never recovered after a 2-1 first period.
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OU Grapplers Triumph Over West Liberty and NKU
Ohio University wrestlers defeated West Liberty 32 10 and Northern Kentucky 40 3 at the Convocation Center. Freshmen led the way with two pins two superior decisions and two losses as coach Harry Houska praised the effort and noted standout heavyweight Jerry Fultz.
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Maple Leafs top Penguins 4 1 in Athens league action
In the 8-10 age group Maple Leafs beat the Penguins 4-1 as Mike Jones and Tiff Cook each scored twice. Jones added an assist with Chuck Gilkey, while Danny Travas scored for the Penguins and Mark Houk made 14 saves in net.
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Young Golfer Gilder Shocks Phoenix Open Field
In his second pro start Bob Gilder, 25, wins the Phoenix Open with a 268 total 16 under par at Phoenix Country Club. He earns a two year tour exemption and a $40 000 first prize while Johnny Miller falters finishing tied seventh.
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Ohio Women Fall To Ashland In Opener Thriller
Ohio University women’s basketball opened the season with a 64 61 loss to Ashland College at the Congo. OU trailed 40 28 at halftime due to a stiff Ashland zone press and turnovers before a second half surge by co captain Nancy Thorne and a strong Bobcat defense cut the margin to one late, but Ohio could not complete the comeback. Gail Walmus led Ashland with 24 points as OU’s season debut ended in a hard fought defeat.
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Miller Edges Alexander In Tight 61-58 Showdown
Don Hem's three point play with 45 seconds left broke a 55-55 deadlock as Miller defeated visiting Alexander 61-58 to improve to 6-5 while Alexander fell to 7-4. Key late scores by Rich Taylor and Mark Zoulek sealed the win. Miller outshot 35.3 to 36 percent and held a 38-34 rebound edge.
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