Quarterbacks on spot in Super Bowl IX
Terry Bradshaw faces the pressure of a lead role for the Steelers in Super Bowl IX against Minnesota. Fran Tarkenton brings 14 years of starting experience as he aims to avoid a third Super Bowl loss for the Vikings. Both teams emphasize defense and quarterback play as they prepare for the big game.
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NEW Orleans
Terry Bradshaw
Steelers
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Louisiana Tech
Fran Tarkenton
Bradshaw
Tarkenton
Fran
New York
Vikings
Joe Kapp
Miami
Foreman eyes second Super Bowl in two years
Frederick native Chuck Foreman, in his second NFL season, again stars for the Minnesota Vikings as they face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl IX. Foreman, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, posted 801 rushing yards and 53 catches, plus 15 touchdowns, and aims to win a second ring despite past playoff struggles.
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Chuck Foreman
Foreman
Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers
New Orleans
Frederick
Vikings
Miami Dolphins
Los Angeles Rams
Vikes
NFL
Green Bay
St. Louis Cardinals
Rams
UPI
Miami Touchdown Club
Miami
Steelers
Viking
Bud Grant
Joe Greene
L.C. Greenwood
Ali to defend title vs Wepner likely in Jamaica
Muhammad Ali's first defense after reclaiming the heavyweight crown in Africa is expected to be against Chuck Wepner in Jamaica rather than Ron Lyle at Madison Square Garden in March. Garden officials and promoter Herbert Muhammad indicate a Wepner bout is favored, with plans for a potential December style promotion and TV exposure.
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New York
Muhammad Ali
Africa
Chuck Wepner
Jamaica
Ron Lyle
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Herbert
Ali
Herbert Muhammad
Lyle
Wepner
Mike Burke
Madison Square Garden Center
Associated Press
Muhammad
Midtown Manhattan
Here
Daly
Bayonne
N.J
Joe Bugner
United States
North American
George Foreman
Foreman
Joe Frazier
Joe
Patriots star Zack Jackson signs with Syracuse
Zack Jackson, a two year starter at Thomas Johnson High, signed a grant in aid to play football for Syracuse University. The 6 2 inch, 175 pound defensive back intercepted eight passes as a junior and was Tri State honorable mention this season. Jackson also played wide receiver and ran track.
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Patriots
Zack Jackson
Syracuse
Thomas Johnson
Syracuse University
Dave Schrodel
Jackson
Schrodel
Maryland
Penn State
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tri-State area hoops opening night features TJ South Hagerstown clash
Thomas Johnson and South Hagerstown square off in an early season Tri-State showdown as Frederick opens its league schedule. Linganore visits Catoctin while Middletown goes to FSK and Walkersville hosts North Carroll. Other games include Prospect Hall at Brunswick and North Hagerstown at South Carroll. South has a 5 0 mark, TJ is 5 0, and Boonsboro handed Brunswick its first loss.
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Thomas Johnson
South Hagerstown
Frederick
Monocacy Valley
Linganore
Catoctin
Middletown
FSK
Walkersvilel
North Carroll
Prospect Hall
Brunswick
St. Maria
MSD
North Hagerstown
South Carroll
Seneca Valley
Damascus
Cadets
Waynesboro
Indians
Mike Brashears
Norman Kelly
Rebels
Westminster
Singanore
Walkersville
Knights
Boonsboro
Prospect
MSC
Orioles
Hereford
St. .Joe’s
Smithsburg
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Chuck Noll
Terry Hanratty
Houston
Noll
Dolphins
John Daly
Hemdale Leisure Corp
Ali-Lyle
Michigan
Ohio
Coe
Carleton
Tenn-Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Southern
Wabash
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Frederick News-Post
Frederick, Md
Net
Cleveland
Ann Haydon Jones
Cleveland Nets
Firestone Sowtt
Ritearing
Firestone Store
Grove Hill Road
Milan
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