Cowboys ride playoff pedigree through rough stretch
Dallas has reached the NFL playoffs seven straight years and often starts slow before finishing strong. After a 4-3 start and a 38-0 loss to St. Louis in Super Bowl VI, the team faces rumblings about its current form as it drops three of four.
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Cowboys stay the course after rough stretch and Waters praise
Dallas coach Tom Landry defended his team amid a downward spiral following a 16 point loss to Philadelphia. Landry refused to overhaul the staff or play calling, praised cornerback Charlie Waters for his fight and effort, noting Waters’ solid performance despite one interception and a late touchdown pass to the Eagles.
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Basketball roundup: Braves top Sonics for first in Atlantic
Buffalo moved into first place in the Atlantic Division by beating Seattle 103 96 as Fernie DiGregorio Bob McAdoo and Randy Smith tied for scoring honors with 21 each. Smith scored twice in the final 6 seconds to seal the win. Also: Hawks over Suns 122 101 Bucks over Kings 112 78 Blazers beat Lakers 114 112 Tams over Cougars 110 99 Spurs over Nets 104 92.
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Gambling on Pro Football and the Gambler’s Soul
A columnist reviews The National Football Lottery by Larry Merchant. The piece discusses gambling on pro games during 1972, personal struggles with odds and addiction, and the book’s lighthearted tone contrasted with deeper risks to relationships and life. It notes Merchant’s $30,000 advance and his claim that gambling can be balanced with life.
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