49ers Claim Second Super Bowl With Dominant Win Over Dolphins
San Francisco built a 28-16 halftime lead and dominated Miami 38-16 by mid third, riding Joe Montana’s efficient play and an aggressive defense that sacked Dan Marino once and limited the Dolphins to 25 rushing yards. Montana set rushing and passing marks as Wendell Tyler led ground effort with 65 yards.
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Flutie Meets Generals Owner Amid Usfl Sign Rumors
Heisman winner Doug Flutie meets with New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump amid growing signs he will sign with the USFL team. Seahawks offer Chuck Knox $700,000 a year plus partial Lions ownership per Tacoma News Tribune report. Olympic golds Meldrick Taylor and Pernell Whitaker win again in Atlantic City. Taylor beats Dwight Pratchett. Whitaker stops Danny Avery. Illinois coach George Raveling apologizes for profanity after defeat to Michigan State. Virginia coach Terry Holland hospitalized in Atlanta with stomach pains. Linda Pincay, wife of jockey Laffit Pincay Jr., dies from a gunshot wound. had suffered health issues since a burst appendix last year.
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Peete wins Phoenix Open in two stroke margin
Calvin Peete, after a triple bogey by Doug Tewell, shot 3 under par 68 to win the Phoenix Open, the 50th anniversary event. Peete finished 14 under with 270 total, earning $81,000 of $450,000 purse, as Moris Hatalsky tied for second at 272 and John Mahaffey shot 63 to lead a group at 275.
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Dolphins fall to 49ers as punting woes hurt
In Super XIX at Stanford, Reggie Roby struggled with punt trajectory, averaging 39.3 yards on five kicks and allowing 51 return yards. Kicker Uwe von Schumann revived his form, going 3-for-3 on field goals from 30, 31, and 37 yards, surpassing his prior drought. The 49ers won 38 to 16.
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Full page of sports results and standings noted
The Gazette advertises a complete page on sports results box scores and conference standings on page 4B last left of the section.
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Roger Craig Sets Super Bowl XIX Record with 18 Points
In Super Bowl XIX the San Francisco 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 38 16 as Roger Craig, Nebraska alum and 49ers running back fullback, racks up 140 total yards eight receptions for 82 yards and 15 carries for 58 yards and three touchdowns. He ties two touchdown receptions by Joe Montana and scores a record 18 points. Craig cites strong blocking and execution from his line while coach Bill Walsh and teammates praise his all round impact.
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Montana shares MVP insight after Miami performance
Montana explains his rushing approach against Miami, noting open lanes when three rushers press, and credits Bill Walsh for freedom to run. He calls MVP win a special honor, joining Bart Starr and Terry Bradshaw in elite company and expresses gratitude for the situation.
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