Pack Back In NFL Playoffs
Miami wins 23 13 over the Giants as the Dolphins reach 13 victories marking a step toward a potential perfect season. Green Bay clinches the NFC Central title with a dominant win over Minnesota led by Brockington Lane and Buchanan.
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Rooney Finally Sees Steelers Clinch Playoff Berth
Art J. Rooney watched 40 years of investment pay off as Pittsburgh beat Houston 9 3 to secure at least a share of the AFC Central and a playoff spot. Rookie Joe Gilliam entered after Terry Bradshaw’s finger injury and helped secure the franchise’s first playoff berth since Rooney bought the team in 1933. Roy Gerela added three field goals for the Steelers in a defensive battle.
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Gilliam Leads Steelers to Narrow Win on Field Goals
Gilliam guided the Steelers to two thirdquarter field goals from Gerela 39 yards and 13 yards as they held the Oilers. Coach Chuck Noll credited Gerela for the win after setting team records for field goals and points in a season. Joe Greene anchored the defense, sacking Pastori ni four times and showing concern for the Oilers quarterback after the game.
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Montgomery States Talk At Banquet
Mike Montgomery former Lawtonian and Dallas Cowboys running back will be guest speaker at the Fort Sill Youth Activities banquet tonight. The event begins 6 45 p m at the Non Commissioned Officers Open Mess Building 5485 Honeycutt Road with a 2 per person buffet. Montgomery will present awards to Fort Sill youth and a film of Super Bowl VI will be shown.
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Rodgers Wins Two Big Eight Titles in 1970s Stats Review
Heisman winner Johnny Rodgers led the Big Eight with punt return and scoring titles, totaling 39 punts for 618 yards and 102 points. Mike Strachan led rushing for Iowa State, Dave Jaynes topped passing for Kansas, and Oklahoma and Nebraska shared team honors in a season summary of stats across the conference.
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Adams Joins List of New Cage Stars
Freshman Alvan Adams leads Oklahoma to a 61 58 win over UNC Charlotte as part of a slate of rising stars. Campy Russell 25 points for Michigan, Kip McLane 13 rebounds for Duquesne, John Garrett 21 points for Purdue, Larry Fogle shines in Bayou Classic, and James Williams erupts for Austin Peay with 42 points. Vanderbilt dominates Western Kentucky 103 88 to cap a 5 0 run. California and San Francisco also win in holiday tournaments.
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Cowboys claim psychological edge after win over Redskins
Dallas Cow horses beat Washington 34 to 24 to clinch a wild card and extend their playoff streak to seven. Coach Tom Landry praised momentum while George Allen laments the loss and vows focus on next week’s game. Joe Manders and Lee Roy Jordan stressed confidence and younger players learning from the win.
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Quick Recovery For Reds Catcher Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench had a lesion removed from his right lung. Dr. George Ballou reported no indication of malignancy and expected a quick full recovery barring complications after a surgery lasting over two hours.
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Terrell Bout Cancelled Amid Ice Storm Travel
Lawton High's basketball game with Fort Worth LM was cancelled due to an ice storm and poor travel conditions. Terrell Coach Robert Hughes said no reschedule. LHS returns to action Tuesday at Wichita Falls Rider.
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College Grid Bowl Countdown Begins
The season ends with North Carolina beating Florida 28-24 and a late disputed pass call. Major bowls and College Division games set the postseason with several title outcomes and matchups across numerous bowls including the Sugar Rose Cotton Fiesta and Orange Bowls.
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Lyne wins world title at NFR in Oklahoma City
Phil Lyne of George West Texas dominates the 14th National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. He earns 60,852 in season winnings and 10,000 additional from a cigarette sponsor, securing the all around world champion title and top marks in calf roping and bull riding.
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