Steelers Are Not Novices
AP dispatch from Miami notes Pittsburgh’s veteran confidence before Super Bowl X. Mel Blount and teammates say the Steelers are seasoned connoisseurs, not novices, while Dallas coach Tom Landry reflects on an unlikely rebuilding season that culminates in a third Super Bowl appearance for 13 Cowboys. Roger Staubach and 12 teammates bring prior experience to the Big Game.
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Bruins Rout Penguins 6-2 Victory Extends Unbeaten Streak
Boston opened fast scoring three goals in the first 10 minutes as Gregg Sheppard Dallas Smith and Brad Park led the attack. Park added two goals while Bucyk reached 20 for the season, boosting the Bruins to an 8-game unbeaten run and first in the Adams Division with a 6-2 win before 13,318 at Boston Garden.
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Canadian All Stars Rout U S In World Hockey Game
Cloutier and Shaw spark Canada to a 6-1 win over the U S as Cloutier scores and Shaw, a pharmacist goalie, holds the line with 12 saves. Team leaders include Bordeleau and Tardif assisting, while LaCroix nets for the Americans late in the third.
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Capitals Streak Reaches 0-19-3 in NHL Misery
Washington's winless streak hits 22 games after a 3-2 loss to Montreal as the Capitals, 3-36-5, struggle through their expansion-era nadir. Montreal moves with top defensive play and rookie Nelson Pyatt scores. Other NHL results include Islanders 1 Red Wings 0 and Bruins 6 Penguins 2.
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Celtics Dominate Trail Blazers In Hartford Victory
Boston jumped to a big first quarter lead and held on to beat Portland 106-94. Bill Walton had 12 points and 22 rebounds for Portland, while John Havlicek led Boston with 27 points as Dave Cowens added 22 and 18 rebounds. Jo Jo White contributed 18 points and 8 assists, and the Celtics shot 34 of 35 from the free throw line. Portland cut a 68-47 deficit to 85-81 before Boston pulled away late.
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Jabbar Jumper Beats Chicago in 104-102 Thriller
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sank a 25-foot jumper with three seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the Chicago Bulls 104-102. Bulls coach Dick Motta said they expected a different shot, while Abdul-Jabbar noted the move was a high arching shot he practiced in high school. Other NBA results included Boston over Portland 106-94 Milwaukee over Seattle 114-108 and Golden State over Buffalo 127-101. Warriors forward Charles Johnson scored a career-high 26 points as Golden State won seven of eight and improved to 17-1 at home.
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