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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1988
Page
11
The piece contrasts two groups on the day after Christmas, those watching the NFC Wildcard game Vikings versus Rams and those shopping. It humorously notes that mall shoppers include real athletes in a playful take on sports culture and personal insecurities about belonging among pros.
In a playful column Ken Brown compares post Thanksgiving and post Christmas shopping to major sports events. He imagines a TV broadcast with Brent Musberger Irv Cross and Florence Henderson covering massive sale days, noting the fierce shopper rivalry and market potential.
Minnesota's defense dominates the Rams as Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner makes two first-quarter picks that lead to two touchdowns. Alfred Anderson and Allen Rice score early as the Vikings advance to face the 49ers in the NFC semifinals. Everett struggles with two interceptions and one sack as Minnesota's secondary stifles Los Angeles.
Chicago Bears quarterback Mike Tomczak is set to start the playoff game this weekend over Jim McMahon, who has not played since knee surgery. McMahon, seven-year Bear, says he will stay ready while Ditka backs Tomczak, who is 4-1 in starts this season.
Chicago prepares for a high stakes clash as Buddy Ryan faces his former boss Mike Ditka with the Eagles led by Randall Cunningham Keith Jackson and Keith Byars. Singletary notes Ryan's influence and a game decided by emotion as Chicago seeks a disciplined win.
Dixon High School will field its sophomore team in the second game at 10 30 a m Wednesday to fill a vacancy in the 11th annual Dixon Girls Invitational. The Duchesses own a 10 1 record entering the event. Dixon sophomores face Freeport in the first round while other opener matchups include Mount Morris versus Niles West Peoria Richwoods versus United Township Rockford Jefferson versus Kewanee Rockford West versus Stockton Bartonville Limestone versus Rockford Guilford Sterling versus Joliet Central and Dixon varsity versus Rock Island Alleman.
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