Steelers Clinch AFC Central With 21 17 Win Over Patriots
Pittsburgh earns playoff spot by defeating New England 21 17 as Franco Harris racks up 136 rushing yards and a touchdown. Terry Bradshaw injures ribs but plans to play next week. Lynn Swann hauls in a key seven yard TD pass. Steelers improve 9 3 1 while Patriots fall to 7 4.
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Don Shula Faith and Franco Harris Challenge in NFL Run
The Associated Press reports Don Shula remains unwavering and Franco Harris faces a challenge as the NFL enters the final week of regular season play. The Detroit Lions opt not to challenge, leaving four teams including the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers in contention for playoff spots and possible Super Bowl berths.
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Redskins Rams Clash to Decide NFC Playoff Berth
Washington seeks the last NFC playoff spot in a nationally televised showdown with the Los Angeles Rams at the Coliseum. Washington, 8-4, can clinch with a win while Rams aim to secure their postseason position.
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Bruins Extend Streak Over Penguins at the Garden
In Boston a 3-2 Bruins win over the Penguins extended Pittsburgh's winless skid on Boston ice to 18 games. Bobby Orr's 16th goal broke a 2-2 tie as Don Cherry rested Gilles Gilbert and Ross Brooks started in goal.
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NC State Routs Virginia as Thompson Leads 101 72 Victory
NC State Coach Norm Sloan criticized officiating but celebrated a 101 72 win over Virginia led by David Thompson with 24 points. Phil Spence added 26 as Thompson and Thompson’s team overwhelmed Virginia, while others across the top 25 also won in college basketball action.
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Kings rally past Pistons in key Midwest clash
Kansas City-Omaha coach Phil Johnson praised his team after a 96-92 win over Detroit at Cobo Arena, pulling within a half game of the Pistons in the division. Ron Behagen delivered the decisive basket as Jimmy Walker and Nate Archibald scored 18 each and Bob Lanier had 32 for Detroit.
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Standings and Schedule From Monday and Tuesday NBA Scores
The Standings show Washington 88 over Cleveland 75 and Boston 111 over New Orleans 101 plus Los Angeles 107 over Phoenix 10 and Atlanta 102 over Seattle 95. Tuesday’s games list Philadelphia at Buffalo and Kansas City Omaha at York with Ran.
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Lewiston Raceway Race Results Overview
Day’s card includes nine races with pace events and trotting. Notable finishes include Irish Penny first in Race 1, Cape B.G. leading Race 2, Betty Marches strong in Race 3, Gay Lyss top in Race 4, Sir Chief winning Race 5, Lady Mary S among top entries, Count All Rodney delivering a trot win, and Take Off Lobell capturing Race 9. Purses range from $500 to $900. Time figures listed for each race.
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Pace Race Results Highlight Senator Craig and Beauty Delmont
In the tenth race Pace $600, Senator Craig won with payouts of 4.40 5.00 and 2.80 for the top positions while Beauty Delmont showed 21.60 5.80 and Stratton 3.00. Time recorded at 2:09.4 with Exacta 7 and 4 paying $63.40 and total handle of $105,629.
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Walton to play when healthy signs with Blazers
Portland rookie center Bill Walton announced he will join the Trail Blazers as soon as he is healthy, ending speculation about abandoning his NBA career. In other events Johnny Miller fired a 67 to win the Phoenix Golf Tournament in Miyazaki Japan, while Sandra Post captured the Far East Golf Tournament in Melbourne beating Maggie Masters by one stroke. Annehmarie Proell and Franz Klammer won the giant slalom and downhill in the First Snow International Ski Tournament at Val d Isere.
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Pro Football Playoff Picture From Week Results
Pro football wild card and playoff berths were clinched by several teams after weekend games. Minnesota defeated Atlanta while Dallas beat Cleveland to secure postseason spots. Detroit edged Cincinnati and Pittsburgh beat New England among other Saturday and Sunday results.
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Sabres Top Line Rip North Stars 5-0 in NHL Showdown
Rene Robert Gilbert Perreault and Richard Martin each scored as the Buffalo Sabres’ French Connection line posted its 20th goal and helped a 5-0 win over the Minnesota North Stars. Canadiens and Rangers drew 3-3 while Flyers beat Islanders 3-2 and other NHL results tallied.
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Classified notice from The Journal announcing sale of leather goods and footwear. Includes shop name Save Time And Shoe Leather, location details, and contact/price notes for customers seeking bargains.
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