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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1975

Page

14

Bengals May Play There Again

Cincinnati coach Paul Brown hinted at a possible playoff rematch with Pittsburgh after the Bengals lost 34 14 to the Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh clinched the AFC Central title at 12 1 while Cincinnati dropped to 10 3 and still hoped for a postseason spot.

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Weekend play complicates NFL playoff picture

NFL week results leave two weeks to decide first round matchups. In the NFC St Louis, Minnesota and Los Angeles hold division leads with Dallas as wild card. complex point system may alter hosts. In the AFC Pittsburgh has clinched central and top conference, while Miami Baltimore Cincinnati Oakland battle for East and wild cards with outcomes dependent on next weekend results.

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OJ Simpson weighs future after Patriots win

In Foxboro, OJ Simpson, after rushing 185 yards and a first TD of the season in Buffalo’s 34 7 victory, contemplates retirement for a movie career if Ragtime offers and filming fits the season. Bills owner Wilson says they’d buy a movie company if he leaves.

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Colts pull off dramatic overtime win to threaten division title

Colts survive on a goal line stand and Toni Linhart's 31 yard field goal to beat Miami 10 7 in overtime. Coach Ted Marchibroda hailed the drive as emblematic of a resilient 1975 season as Baltimore neared the divisional crown. Miami coach Don Shula praised the Colts late surge while other NFL results shaped playoff outlooks.

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NFL standings highlight as Butler delivers win for Houston

Skip Butler's extra point sealed Houston's victory over the Raiders. George Blanda endured a rough day with an missed extra point, a blocked kick, and a failed 27-yard field goal late. Detroit struck early with two first quarter TDs including a 46-yard run by Bobby Thompson.

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Jets feature Riggins in TV contest

San Diego expects John Riggins to carry the Jets offense in the nationally televised NFL matchup. Riggins has 868 rushing yards this season, needing 132 to reach 1,000, and aims to boost that total in the final two games as New York seeks a win after last week’s 30-28 victory over New England. Joe Namath adds passing accuracy, completing 14 of 18 for 160 yards against the Patriots.

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Broncs gain Big Ten support for WMU title bid

In Columbus Michigan State coach Gus Ganakas praised Western Michigan after a 78-68 loss. The Broncos improved to 5-0, extending their best MAC start since 1946 47 and solidifying their status as league title favorites.

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Indiana Wildcats clash in big rivalry showdown

Top-ranked Indiana visits Kentucky for the lone Big Ten clash of the night. The undefeated Hoosiers aim to avenge last year’s NCAA playoff 92 90 upset loss and enter at 3 0 after a narrow 63 60 win over Notre Dame.

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