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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1976

Page

14

Grogan shocks Dolphins with 30-14 upset

In Foxboro, Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan sparked a 30-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Coach Chuck Fairbanks praised Grogan for execution and leadership in a game rooted in strong play at the line of scrimmage. Miami coach Don Shula called it a rough beating, acknowledging Grogan’s all around performance.

Foxboro Mass Chuck Fairbanks New England Patriots Miami Steve Grogan Fairbanks Lars Dows Ste Bob Avellini Payton

Steelers rally past Browns after 14-point deficit

Pittsburgh overcame a 14-0 hole as Jack Ham blocked a punt and Franco Harris and John Stallworth connected for scores. Bradshaw threw two TDs in the third quarter and Harris gained 118 rushing yards as the Steelers beat Cleveland 31-14.

Pittsburgh Jack Ham Cleveland the Hall Brianna Bradshaw John Stallworth Browns Mike Pruitt Jack Lambert Roy Gerela Pruitt Franco Harris Harris Stallworth

St Louis shuts out Packers behind strong defense

St Louis Cardinals beat Green Bay 29 to 0 as Jim Bakken kicked five field goals. Defensive pressure produced four Packers fumbles and three interceptions, creating a 12 point lead in the first half while the heat wore on players. Coach Don Coryell praised the defense as "absolutely great" and the team said they are beginning to roll.

Packers ST. Louis Jim Bakken Cardinals Green Bay Packers Nur Bakken Stredemey

Jones led Colts nip Bengals 28 27 in tense finish

Bert Jones threw three TD passes to Roger Carr and Roosevelt Leaks added a two yard scoring run as the Baltimore Colts beat Cincinnati 28 27 after Ken Anderson left with an injury. Jones completed 14 of 29 for 301 yards and Carr had TDs of 68 and 22 yards with a 65 yard strike in the third. Cincinnati led 27 21 on Tom Casanova and Lenvil Elliott scores before Leaks sealed it late.

Baltimore Bert Jones Roger Carr Baltimore Colts Cincinnali Roosevelt Leaks Ken Anderson Bengals Fred Cook Cincinnati John Reaves Leaks Jones Carr Tom Casanova Ron Pritchard Lenvil Elliott Reaves Anderson Cermak Yas Uu Irdalia Ports Penattes Bob Trumpy Chris Bahr Colts Dallas Coenen Bethnore Casanova Bate Anderton Wens Peak Jone Lintaert Barr Eebee Joes Itil Bess Linhart

Payton Sparks Bears Past 49ers In Narrow Win

Walter Payton powered Chicago with two late sprints and a game high eight carries as the Bears beat San Francisco 19 12. Payton credited superb blocking and misdirection plays while Bob Avellini, limited by injury, celebrated a 2 0 start.

SAN Francisco Walter Payton Payton Chicago Bears Paston Bears Bob Aveltini Fett

Forzano Sways to Keep Job After Falcons Victory

Forzano voiced mixed feelings about his offense after Detroit beat Atlanta. He prioritizes cooperation with assistant Thomas while acknowledging ongoing work on offensive plans. In the game, Reed’s fourth down pass and Hunter’s interception set the Lions up for key scores, sealing the win over the Falcons.

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Dallas Romps Past Saints 24 4 in Staubach Debut

Dallas Cowboys overcome early miscues to beat New Orleans Saints 24 4 in Staubach era debut. Scoring drives include a 25 yard Herrera field goal, Laidlaw one and two yard TD runs, and a Pearson end zone fumble recovery for Dallas. Second quarter solidified by Laidlaw two TDs and Staubach 7 yard pass to Pearson.

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