Vikings go calm into crucial showdown with Cowboys
Minnesota, 12 2, avoided rah rah tactics under Bud Grant as they beat the Redskins 27 29 in the playoffs. Tarkenton threw two TD passes to Gilliam and Reed, Reed gaining 95 rushing yards and 76 receiving yards. The win sets up a Monday night trip to Dallas for the NFC title game.
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Grimley Leads Pacelli Scoring In 60-48 Victory
Grimley paced Pacelli with 17 points as the Shamrocks beat Bethlehem Academy 60-48 in non league action. Coach Lee Koll praised Grimley's driving but noted need to improve outside shooting while the win completed a weekend pair and improved Pacelli to 43- overall and began the second half with a two game streak.
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Pacelli Shamrocks Beat Bethlehem and Stay High in CCC
Grimley led Pacelli with 106 points while Wheeler totaled 101 as the Shamrocks clinched a 53-43 halftime lead and held on for a CCC victory. Bustad added 13 for Pacelli, Don Brand had 13 for Bethlehem, and Pacelli moves to 4-3 while idle until Jan. 11.
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Gophers win in third straight OT thriller
Minnesota tilts past Butler 70-68 after three overtimes in Indianapolis to run the season record to 4-2. Dennis Shaffer scores 25, including a 22 foot shot with five seconds left in the third overtime. rebound edge improves but 35 turnovers loom. Musselman lauds effort.
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Bowling Top Scores Across Local Leagues
The Austin Bowl Cedar Valley and Echo Lanes host weekly top five tallies with Matter and Johnson leading in men’s divisions. Women runners include Hansen and Milton posting strong scores as Sunday night and night mix events roll out across leagues.
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Mets Trade McAndrew to Washington for Simson
New York Mets ship veteran pitcher Jim McAndrew to the National League Washington club, once the San Diego Padres, in exchange for pitcher Steve Simpson.
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Raiders and Dolphins Reach Finals After Weekend Playoff Wins
Staubach led the Cowboys to advance with two strikes as Dallas and Minnesota stay alive in the NFC while Oakland and Miami survive in the AFC after an opening weekend dominated by home teams.
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NFL Playoff Highlights From Weekend Contests
The summary covers the divisional round results with Minnesota edging Washington 27 20 on Tarkenton to Gilliam and Dallas beating Los Angeles 27 16 to set up a title clash with Minnesota. Oakland defeated Pittsburgh 33 14 as Blanda kicked four field goals and Miami topped Cincinnati 34 16 to advance against Oakland.
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