Redskins May Clinch NFC East With Dallas Win
George Allen’s Redskins can clinch the NFC Eastern Division and a playoff berth if they beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday December 9. The winner likely secures a top spot while remaining two games may become meaningless. Giants coach Alex Webster faces potential job jeopardy as Washington seeks the key division win.
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Cowboys Broncs Face Must Day
John Denver notes Pittss shifting view after trade, Buffalo Bills fall to 6-5 while Denver rises toward the AFC West lead with a 6 3 2 record. He says he knew Denver would improve despite initial doubts.
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Finley to Fight Fines In Court
Oakland owner Charles Finley confirms a federal court challenge to Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn over $7000 in fines and probation from the 1973 World Series incidents. He says Kuhn overstepped authority and will seek refunds and removal from probation.
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Steelers Name Gilhian to Start as Bradshaw Practices
Pittsburgh announces third string quarterback Joe Gilham will start Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, while starter Terry Bradshaw returned to full practice Friday. Gilham replaces Bradshaw if the plan holds, pending final coach confirmation.
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Tyler Beats Conroe in Lone Star Playoff Thriller
Tyler Lions edge Conroe 10 to 7 at Conroe Stadium on Earl Campbell's five yard TD run. Campbell carried 13 times and added a halfback pass as Tyler advances in Texas school boy playoffs amid upsets across multiple classes.
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Cowboys Meet Broncos For First Time In Denver
The Dallas Cowboys travel to Denver to face the Broncos in a highly anticipated first matchup. Both teams boast strong offenses and volatile defenses with Charley Johnson and Roger Staubach leading aerial games, while playoff implications add pressure for both squads.
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Leonard Players Dominate All-District Offensive and Defensive Units
Five Leonard football players were named on the All-District Five list by coaches. On offense Billie Bassinger end Robin Ross center and David Kent back were selected. On defense Ron Sachary lineman and Lee Pemberton back earned spots. Danny Branscome Lee Wilkins John Harris and Russell Marshall received honorable mention.
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Five Whitewright Players Earn District 15-A Honors
Five members of the 1973 Whitewright football team were named to the District 15-A all star offensive and defensive squads. On offense were Joe Ballard back and Artie Johnson tackle. Defenders named were Bud House lineman Philip Smith linebacker and Randy Hunt back. Honorable mention went to Mike Wadbern Chuck Strader David Caraway Cecil Womack and Ted Williams.
Surgery Success For Red Sox Pitcher Rogelio Moret
Rogelio Moret of the Boston Red Sox, carrying a 13-2 record this season, underwent successful knee surgery Friday after injuring his knee during winter baseball in Santurce Puerto Rico.
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Tech coaches secure 10 year contracts from regents
Texas Tech directors certify new 10 year deals for football coach Jim Carlen and basketball coach Gerald Myers on Friday, extending their tenures with the university. The board of regents approved the agreements in Lubbock, Texas.
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