Redskins Cowboys clash tests Brown and Hill in title bid
Washington faces Dallas in the National Conference championship preview as Larry Brown and Calvin Hill duel defenses. Hill, Yale alumnus, embraces his best pro season, finishing the regular 14 games with 1036 rushing yards and 43 receptions for 534 yards.
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Redskins Cowboys duel for likely Super Bowl VII rematch
The Associated Press speculates a Washington versus Dallas showdown in Super Bowl VII, with Miami favored to beat Pittsburgh 17 13 on Sunday. The piece highlights defenses, quarterbacks Kilmer and Staubach, and running backs Brown and Harris with Miami edge in speed and field goals looming.
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Associated Press
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Lawrence Brown
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Garo Yepremian
Roy Gerela
Pacers Slump Hits Fifth Straight With Carolina Loss
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Carolina Cougars 120 to 106, extending their skid to five games in the ABA as Utah Stars widened their lead. Stars beat the Nets 128 to 90 with Glen Combs and Willie Wise totaling 50. The Squires topped the Chaparrals 124 to 117. In the NBA, Milwaukee defeated Detroit 115 to 91, Baltimore edged Atlanta 112 to 111, New York beat Buffalo 107 to 86, and Golden State topped Cleveland 118 to 105.
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Hill’s Pro Bowl Call Boosts Cowboys Momentum
Cowboys star Hill earned Pro Bowl honors after a standout season highlighted by a 12 yard rushing effort in a playoff win. He drew praise from Chuck Howley for his speed and acceleration, despite a rough day in a Redskins loss and several dropped passes.
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Cowboys Pair Hill and Thomas in Multiplied Offense
Late season injuries sidelined D C Struggle while Duane Thomas emerged as a standout after joining the Cowboys from West Texas State. Thomas shared carries with Hill, but injuries and trades reshaped the backfield as Thomas left for San Diego and Hill returned to health, showcasing Hill’s speed and power in Dallas varied formations.
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College Scores From Holiday Festival and Related Tournaments
Summary of multiple college basketball results including ECAC Holiday Festival semifinals with South Carolina over Manhattan 79 69 and St John’s 85 over Michigan 83, plus consolation games and other early rounds across various tournaments featuring teams such as Duquesne, George Washington, Hofstra, Northeastern, and Sam Houston State with scores and advancing matchups.
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Bradshaw Vows Victory Despite Illness Before Steelers Title Shot
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw, hooked to an IV in Divine Providence Hospital, predicts a win over the Miami Dolphins as top NFL teams prepare for the AFC title game at Three Rivers Stadium. He vows to rest and return for the showdown, confident Pittsburgh will score and advance to Super Bowl VII.
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Skyman Lifts LaSalle Over New Mexico State in Semifinal
Jim Crawford known as the Skyman scored a career high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to spark LaSalle College Explorers to a 76-70 semifinal win over New Mexico State in the Quaker City Classic. Crawford also hit 11 straight shots as LaSalle advances to face St. Joseph's in the final. The Explorer victory follows a 77-72 win over Southern California, keeping LaSalle at seven wins against two losses.
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Cold Springs, Lynn Reach Addison Holiday Finals
Cold Springs of Cullman County beat Curry 36 to 35 in overtime while Lynn edged Meek 50 to 47. Danny Davis scored the late jumper for Cold Springs, with Gleen Edwards Whitlock and Terry Hancock adding seven each to pace the winners. Howard Peake led Curry with 10, Garry King topped Lynn with 14. Meek’s leaders were David Handon 21 and Randy Twilley 11.
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Tide To Leave Late Today For Cotton Bowl Trip
Alabama coach Paul Bryant said the fourth ranked Tide would hold its final home workout before flying to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl. He praised Thursday’s practice and noted Warren Dyar, the first string tight end, was injured and likely out of the Jan. game.
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