Steelers Raiders rematch opens NFL playoffs in Oakland
The Steelers face the Raiders in a rematch of last season’s divisional playoff as playoff games begin. Washington visits Minnesota while Cincinnati meets Miami and Los Angeles visits Dallas in Sunday NFC action. Bud Grant and George Allen lead two top NFC and AFC clubs into a weekend of eighth straight playoff runs.
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Finley Holds Advantage as Manager Controversy Rages
Oakland owner Charlie Finley sees leverage in a ruling by AL President Joe Cronin that Dick Williams remains under contract with the A’s while Williams contemplates a move to the Yankees. Cronin also rules Ralph Houk is with the Detroit Tigers, denying the Yankees compensation. Finley rejects cash and player offers and hints at further talks if both clubs agree to a deal.
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Irish Teach Denver Notre Dame Beats Pioneers 99 59
Notre Dame ranked No 3 overwhelmed Denver 99 59 as freshmen Adrian Dantley scored 21 points. Pioneer coach Al Harden praised the Fighting Irish while Dick Phelps noted players study during the week.
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Methodist and United Brethren win in church league action
United Brethren improved to 5-1 with a 120-49 victory over First Baptist as Pete Dillman scored 31 points and Jim Sandage 29. First Methodist beat First Christian 85-72 to hold 8-0 pace. Randy Wells led with 29 for First Christian. Notre Dame led 52-30 at halftime against an unspecified opponent and then rested its bench.
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Record deer harvest in Kansas tops 2800 in 1972
Pratt Kansas AP report shows Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission announcing a 2800 deer harvest in the firearms season, aided by a longer season December 19 and favorable late weekend weather, up 10 percent from 1971. Archery season already near 700 slain, with a peak of about 800 in 1970.
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Jackson named American League slugging king for 1973
Reggie Jackson led the A's to the World Series drive with a slugging percentage of .531, 32 homers, 28 doubles, two triples, and 96 singles in 539 at bats. Frank Robinson and George Scott followed in the top ranks as leaders in slugging.
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