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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
8
Oakland defeats Pittsburgh 24 7 as Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier miss action. The Raiders reach their first Super Bowl XI since 1977 while Minnesota wins the National Conference title 24 13 to set up Pasadena date with Oakland in January.
Oakland Raiders celebrate their first conference title in 10 years after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-7. Ken Stabler credits defense and running game for the victory while Madden and Al Davis relish finally clinching the big win.
Minnesota defeated the Los Angeles Rams 24-13 in the NFL title game to earn a fourth Super Bowl berth, with key special teams plays including a 90 yard return and a blocked field goal. Chuck Foreman led the ground game with 118 rushing yards as Fran Tarkenton threw and was picked off. The Vikings head to Super Bowl XI against Oakland in Pasadena.
Bloomington report details Minnesota Vikings triumph over Los Angeles Rams 21 to 13 in the National Conference championship. Nate Allen and Bobby Bryant key the win with blocked kicks and a pivotal 90 yard return. Matt Blair and a late interception sealed the outcome as Sen. Hubert Humphrey supported the team.
Notre Dame and Penn State, both traditional powers, meet in the Gator Bowl with 7-4 and 8-3 records. The 5th series meeting since 1928 places ND 15th and PSU tied for 20th, in a nationally televised 9 p.m. EST showdown.
Pete Maravich poured in 50 points leading the New Orleans Jazz to a 109-100 win over the Washington Bullets. The star started slowly with four first-quarter points but surged with 16 in the second and 15 in each of the final halves. Other NBA scores included Knicks over Hawks 103-98 and Celtics over Nuggets 103-101.
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