Steelers poised for win as Oilers stumble in Houston
In a Sunday NFL clash in the Astrodome, the Steelers seek a win to possibly clinch the AFC Central while the Oilers, at 2-11, aim to end a troubling season. Mark Malone shone last week, tallying 253 yards and four TDs, as Warren Moon struggled with a 9-for-20 passing effort. Walter Abercrombie rushed for 109 yards, but Larry Moriarty was sidelined by a neck injury as Hugh Campbell weighs late-game decisions on Moriarty’s status.
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Hugh Campbell
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Malone
Terry Bradshaw
Chuck Noll
Noll
Moriarty
Rangers Dominate Pasadena and Friendswood in Key Tournament Tilt
The Rangers built a 41-27 halftime lead thanks to Lacour inside and stifling defense. Redou and Morris contributed 16 points and six rebounds, while Walker praised the effort as one of the season’s best, noting Pasadena’s top post players and eyeing a stronger showing if all starters heat up. The championship is set for Clear Creek Field House.
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Flutie Aims for Heisman as Nucleus of Top Contenders
Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie and roommate Gerard Phelan headline Heisman candidates with Robbie Bosco Bernie Kosar and Keith Byars. Flutie enters the Holy Cross finale with NCAA single season records in passing and total yards. Bosco leads BYU toward a national title, while Kosar presses Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Byars, the nation’s leading rusher, seeks to extend the trophy’s running back tradition. If Flutie or Kosar wins, a quarterback will claim the Heisman for the first time since 1971.
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Pat Sullivan
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Raiders face must-win clash with 12-1 Dolphins
The Los Angeles Raiders, 9-4, head to Miami to keep pace for the AFC playoff spot as they face the 12-1 Dolphins at the Orange Bowl. Miami aims for home field. Las Vegas seeks a critical victory after lucrative rivalries and Marino’s record-tying season.
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White to start at quarterback for Cowboys vs Eagles
Dallas coach Tom Landry will decide each game who starts as Danny White again takes the field against Philadelphia while Gary Hogeboom remains in the mix. The two QBs have split starts all season as Dallas chases a division lead, with Landry stressing team readiness and Pisarcik stepping in for the injured Jaworski as Philadelphia aims for a three-win finish and a playoff push.
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Rebels edge Blinn 74 72 in Temple tourney thriller
LC Rebels escaped Blinn College 74 72 in the Temple Junior College Tournament second round. Jones led with 22 points and eight rebounds while Brown and Anderson added strong outside and inside scoring as the team shot 58 percent. Leverett grabbed 10 rebounds and the Rebels earned a spot to face the Temple-Wharton winner.
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Hill girls reach semi finals in tight Barbers Hill win
Barbers Hill girls defeated East Chambers 48 to 36 to advance to the semi finals. Tami Rogers scored 28 and grabbed 17 rebounds while Kim Blackmon added 10 points as the Hill built an 18-7 edge in the third quarter. Roz Thomas led East Chambers with 12 points.
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Ray's Rangers fall to Dulles in Katy Tournament
In a Friday night game at Katy, Dulles defeated Ray's Rangers 58-49 as the Rangers cited Dulles free throw accuracy, especially in the fourth quarter. Karen Williams led RSS with 19 points, Bridgette Caesar 14, Tina Bond 11. RSS 3-1 will travel to Clear Lake. Junior varsity lost 49-31 to Clear Lake in Deer Park tournament. Kelly Jordan led with nine points.
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BaytownSun names 20-3A All District Team picks
Huffman Falcon coach Bennie Mitchell headlines the 20-3A All District Team with running back Greg Moore. Huffman also places Denny Giba Randy Tomlinson Dale Houser and Richard Malone on offense. Anahuac’s Percy Hill James Copeland Neuman Lewis and Chuck Smith contribute offensively. Panthers Steve Jacobs Eddie Williams aid defense alongside Steve Thomas Roderick Williams and Jack Foster. Complete lists appear on Scoreboard page 3-C.
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