Morton Denver Broncos win big over Colts 27 13 in Denver
Denver Broncos trading for Craig Morton last March paid off as they beat the Baltimore Colts 27-13. Morton threw two TD passes and ran for another, with Tor Jackson and Louis Wright sealing the win with a 73 yard interception return and a 59 yard return setting up Morton's final TD. The victory kept Denver in the hunt as the AFC West race tightened.
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Nets defeat Sonics 99 96 in rare road win
The New Jersey Nets upset the Seattle Supersonics 99-96 for their first road win since moving to New Jersey, snapping an eight game slide and lifting their record to 3 16. George Johnson blocked eight shots as Kevin Porter led with 23 points and 10 assists. Gus Williams scored a career high 36 for Seattle.
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Bruins steamroll Blues 4 1 to stay undefeated
Boston Bruins ride aggressive forecheck and backcheck to beat the St Louis Blues 4-1. Coach Don Cherry notes the hard work keeping opponents frustrated as Brad Park and Bob Schmantz struck early. Bruins improve to 10 0 1 with six straight wins in 11 games and limit Blues to 10 shots. Brian Ogilvie scores for Blues.
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Bruins edge Flyers to keep pace in Adams Division
Bennington Flyers strike at 17:47 of the second period marking Gilles Gilbert’s first goal allowed in 196 minutes. Gilbert dismisses pressure as the Bruins move to 13-5-4, two points ahead of Buffalo. Islanders beat Red Wings 4-1, Flyers 2-0 over Kings, Sabres 3-2 over Rangers. WHA Birmingham Bulls 4, Winnipeg Jets 3 in overtime amid bench brawl.
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Steelers Clinch Central Division After Jets Loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New York Jets 23 20 at Shea Stadium to secure sole possession of first place in the Central Division of the American Conference. Franco Harris ran for 83 yards to reach 6,082 rushing yards, joining Jim Brown and O J Simpson as the only players to reach 6 000 yards in six seasons. The Jets, 2 11, dropped their ninth defeat in 11 games while rookie Matt Robinson led the offense before leaving with multiple turnovers.
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