Cowboys Edge Vikings in playoff thriller on late Pearson TD
Staubach threw for 246 yards and two Pearson TDs as Dallas upset Minnesota 17 14. Tarkenton managed 135 yards with no scoring passes. Dallas dominated after a 14 10 deficit, sacking Tarkenton five times and seizing control in the final minutes.
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Vikings complain of push on game winning TD by Dallas
Dallas receiver Drew Pearson scored on a 90 yard pass to beat Minnesota 17 to 14 amid coach Bud Grant alleging interference by Pearson on Vikings defender Nate Wright. Grant said the officials missed a clear push off and questioned officiating after the loss ending a strong season.
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Raiders Rally Past Bengals in A F C Playoff Thriller
Raiders hold off Cincinnati 31-28 to advance to AFC title game against Pittsburgh. Stabler threw three touchdowns and Casper caught the decisive 2 yard pass after Anderson led a late Bengals surge with two TD passes to Joiner and Curtis. Blanda added a 27 yard field goal as Oakland built a 17-7 halftime lead and withstood Cincinnati drive to seal the win.
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Tarkenton's Dad Dies in Savannah During Playoff Game
The Rev Dr Dallas M Tarkenton father of Vikings QB Fran Tarkenton died of a heart attack at 63 while watching his son play Dallas in a playoff game. He died at a Savannah hospital and is survived by Frances and three sons. He had recently retired as an Emory University professor and was pastor of a Savannah church. Funeral arrangements are set.
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Rebels Host Holiday Classic Preview With Michigan and La Salle
UNLV showcase features Michigan star Rickey Green and coach Johnny Orr as Wolverines run and press. LaSalle, led by Donn Wilber and Mike Arizin, eyes a surprise run after strong showings in the Jayhawk Classic and recent defeats, while UNLV adds guard Barry Hubbard to face formidable opponents.
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Bottle hits NFL official during Cowboys Vikings game
In Bloomington a whiskey bottle thrown from the stands struck field judge Armen Terzian on the forehead near the Vikings end zone, knocking him unconscious. Officials urged better policing as a reward offer from Vikings president Max Winter sought the arrestee.
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Florida Faces Maryland In Rank Boosting Bowl Showdown
Florida seeks a top ten ranking after a pivotal win while Maryland rides ACC champ confidence as an underdog. Coach Dickey eyes a Gator Bowl win to end a five game bowl skid. Final projection favors Florida by eight with a 40 point total.
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Islanders GM disputes Detroit game cancellation
New York Islanders general manager William Torrey said the team was not responsible for canceling the Friday Dec. 26 NHL contest with the Detroit Red Wings. He noted Islanders arrived in Detroit and were ready to play before the snowstorm forced cancellation.
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Pro Hockey VENVER SPURS Acquired goalie Lynn Zimmerman
The Venver Spurs announce the acquisition of goalie Lynn Zimmerman from the Erie Blades of the North American League. Zimmerman joins the Spurs as a new defenseman option and strengthens their goaltending depth for the season.
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