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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1975

Page

4

Staubach Threw Mavericks Miracle Beat Vikings for Shot at Rams

In Bloomington, Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson connected on a 50 yard game winner with 24 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Cowboys to a 41 44 victory over Minnesota to secure a spot in the NFC title game against the Rams in Los Angeles. The late drama included a controversial 26 yard pass earlier on fourth and 16 that kept Dallas alive.

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Tarkenton's Father Dies

The Rev. Dallas Tarkenton Sr. died at 63 in Savannah after family efforts to revive him failed. He was a Methodist minister and father of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton. Funeral services were tentatively set for Tuesday in Athens, with Fran returning to Georgia.

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Official Armen Terzian Escorted After Bottle Throw

In Bloomington Minnesota a Minnesota Dallas NFL playoff game ended with official Armen Terzian being escorted from the field in the final seconds after a whiskey bottle was hurled from the stands.

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Des Moines Indoor Dirt Track Race Winners Named

Randy Phillippe of Cedar Rapids won the 750cc division at the Des Moines Indoor Dirt Track Race held Sunday at the Iowa State fairgrounds. He also finished third in the 360cc while Lanny Smith of Cedar Rapids placed fourth in the 125cc event.

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Argentina sweeps Brazil in Davis Cup clash

Argentina defeated Brazil 3-0 to complete a best of five Davis Cup tie. Eiio Alvarez defeated Luis Tavatras 6-3 6-3 10-8 and Enrique Caviglia beat Jose Enel 6-4 4-6 6-4. injury sidelined Vilas. Argentina advances to face Chile in the South American final in February.

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Raiders Must Buck Road Game Jinx in AFC Title Bid

Oakland seeks a playoff upset at Pittsburgh after a 31 28 win over Cincinnati. Ken Stabler threw three TDs as the Raiders face the defending NFL champions, hoping to overcome a winless road playoff record and a tough Steelers defense.

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Vikings Offer Reward For Information In Playoff Incident

Minnesota Vikings President Max Winter offered 5000 dollars for information leading to arrest of a fan who struck official Armen Terzian with a bottle during the closing seconds of a playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Terzian, 54, suffered a forehead gash and was knocked to his knees before the field was cleared. The incident followed Dallas scoring the winning touchdown in the final minute. Terzian said he did not expect another bottle to be thrown.

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Iowa Hawks Face Arizona in Rainbow Classic Semifinal

Iowa, riding an eight game win streak, meets Arizona in the Rainbow Classic semifinal in Honolulu Hawaii. Iowa dominated Holy Cross 90 73 while Arizona upset previously unbeaten Cincinnati 71 64 to reach the semis. Hawkeyes rely on hot shooting led by Dan Frost and Sky King as Olson’s squad seeks a school record 12 straight road to the NCAA tournament.

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