Plunkett Heads Raiders to Super Bowl XV Victory
Oakland quarterback Jim Plunkett threw three TD passes including an 80 yard strike to Kenny King as the Raiders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27 10 in Super Bowl XV. Plunkett earned MVP honors guiding a team built as a wildcard to their second NFL title amid tribute to Iran hostages. Rod Martin intercepted Jaworski three times and Branch added two TDs to seal the win in New Orleans.
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Notre Dame Tops Maryland In Tight NCAA Bid Test
Notre Dame upset 13th ranked Maryland 73 70 as coach Digger Phelps praised the Irish and Maryland star Albert King questioned the praise. Maryland suffered a fourth loss this season in a game that featured late free throws by Notre Dame.
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Marshall Herd Struggles On Road At VMI
Marshall University, 12-5 this season, suffers on the road with a 75-56 loss at Appalachian State. Coach Bob Zuffelato contemplates a split on the road at VMI while noting poor first half offense and rebounding as key factors. Wade Capehart, Charles Payton, and John Fitch led App State with 19, 17, and 15 points respectively.
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Fisk arbitration looms as Red Sox decision nears
AP report says arbitrator Raymond Goetz will decide soon if Carlton Fisk becomes a free agent or must stay with the Red Sox for another year after the team traded star Fred Lynn to the Angels. Lynn’s contract also headed to arbitration. Boston officials note Goetz began deliberations after the New York hearing and will rule next week. chances of a settlement appear slim.
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