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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1976

Page

5

Redskins Win, Earn NFC Wild Card In Tight Dallas Finish

The Washington Redskins defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27 to 14 to clinch a 10-4 NFC wild card berth and extend their winning streak to four. The Cardinals also finished 10-4 after beating the Giants 17-14, but Washington earned the playoff spot by defeating St. Louis twice. Calvin Hill scored for Washington with a 15 yard run and John Riggins added an insurance score as Diron Tarber t intercepted a Staubach pass to set up the clinching drives. Giants, Vikings, and other NFL results from Week 14 included Denver and Oakland victories, Namath's possible farewell, and a surge by New England to claim an AFC playoff bid.

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Redskins surge into playoffs after key win over Cowboys

Washington, led by Calvin Hill, upset Dallas 27 to secure a wild card berth in the NFC. Allen euphoric over critics, vows veterans matter more than age. Dallas coach Landry laments miscues as St. Louis Cardinals also eye playoff action and local basketball events fill Schoolfield Recreation Center tonight.

Dallas NUT Gang George Follen Washington Redskins Carpenter Shop Eflauish Huton Hall Ree, Center Calton House Schoolfield Recreation Center

Steelers Wow And See It Through In 21-0 Win

Pittsburgh rallied to a 21-0 shutout of Houston to clinch the AFC Central title, extend their playoff streak to five, and mark Terry Bradshaw's return to the starting role as the Steel Curtain posted its fifth shutout in nine games. Franka Harris praised the comeback mindset after an earlier loss left them facing doomsday.

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Area College Basketball Schedule and Results Survey

A dense, early 20th century style listing outlines Virginia college basketball matchups by day, naming teams such as George Mason, Duke, Clemson, and East Carolina, with many misspellings and partial scores. The piece also cites Associated Press updates and a long list of local school results across multiple districts and districts.

Richmond Virginia Southeastern Rutgers-Camden Norfolk State Salisbury State George Mason Greenville Eastern Mennonite Christopher Newport Averett St. Mary's Lynchburg East Tennessee Appalachian State Armstrong State Tennessee-Chattanooga Duke Connecticut New York Buffalo Clesso Radford Bridgewater Davidson Georgia Tech Geurpl Dayton Georgia Southern VCU Old Dominion Mauison Baltimore U Randolph

Javelinas Triumph Over Central Arkansas In NAIA Bowl

Texas A&I Javelinas defeated Central Arkansas 26 0 at Javalina Stadium earning their third straight NAIA Division I national title as coach GH Steinke praised the team for its raw talent and undefeated season. Larry Collins led with 185 rushing yards and the Jays clinched the victory with multiple scores and a 22 yard field goal from Richard Ritchie.

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Patriots Rally Past Burlington for Doubleheader Sweep

Dean Gupten led the Skatetown Patriots of Danville with five goals and three assists in a two game win over the Burlington Generals 7-4 and 2. Skip Estes added two goals and four assists while Jimmy Mann had two goals and three assists. Jimmy Shelton made i saves as Waldon Reynolds Johnny Hanks and others contributed to the win.

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