Steelers Rams Cowboys clinch NFL division titles
Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Dallas clinched division titles as the NFL nears its final two weeks of the 1978 season. The Steelers beat Houston 13-3 to move to 12-2 and earn the AFC Central, the Rams beat the Giants 20-17 to seal the NFC West, and the Cowboys rallied 17-10 over New England to clinch the NFC East. Denver defeated Oakland 21-6 to take a one-game lead in the AFC West, with Seattle also alive at 8-6. Other results included St. Louis, Miami, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Green Bay, and Seattle posting wins as playoff chatter intensified.
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Saleski Sparks Flyers to 7-2 Win Over Maple Leafs
Don Saleski scored twice and added a helper as the Philadelphia Flyers routed Toronto 7-2. Bob Dailey added two goals, with Rick MacLeish and Paul Evans contributing, while Toronto’s Dave Williams scored twice in the third period. Flyers outshot Leafs 38-26 and dictated play, reversing prior rumors about Saleski’s trade status.
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Navy Downs Army 28-0 in 79th Army Navy Game
Navy dominated Army at John F Kennedy Stadium, rushing for 276 yards led by Steve Callahan Monsignor Bonner graduate Mike Sherlock and Kevin Tolbert in a 28-0 victory. Bob Leszczynski threw a 18 yard scoring pass after a bad snap. Army finishes 4-6-1, Navy 8-3.
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O Hara bows out in title game after tough showing
O Hara endured a hard fought title game as star lineman Duffy noted their defense stifled the opponent’s drive. D'Antonio led Lions with 17 tackles and a pivotal 35 yard drive featured Bauer’s 50 yard run setting up a scoring chance before a fumble. After early promise, winds and late miscues kept them from sealing victory.
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Rafferty 4 run after Greg Kusters kick as Bill Black curtains a 36 yard score. Pass failed.
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Mr C Y Elder to Visit Chester on December 5 1978
Mr C Y Elder returns to Chester Pennsylvania Tuesday December 5 1978 offering a free consultation for hair loss. The ad promises a written guarantee pro rated from start to finish and notes that male pattern baldness causes most hair loss while asserting some conditions where Ebb Hair Specialists cannot help those who are completely bald.
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