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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1980
Page
5
Fak and Marshal 61 Pale Textile at Lafayette Muhlenberg 71 St Bonaventure 71 Wagner 72 Bucknell 78 Cornelli. The brief scores indicate a busy day with close outcomes and several teams posting higher totals than their opponents.
Frederick Cadets win the Car roll County Relays season opener with 40 points led by Barbara Davis who scored four first places in shot put high jump hurdles and 800 relay. Penny Davis Elaina Bowins and Jennifer Costello also contributed strong showings for Frederick.
Martina Navratilova overwhelms Tracy Austin 6 2 6 1 in the Capital Centre final to capture the $75,000 first prize from a $250,000 women's tennis championship. Navratilova lost just eight points in the final set and held Austin to nine errors in the match.
Navy football coach George Welsh says he has removed his name from consideration for the Georgia Tech head coaching job after discussing with his family. He spoke with Tech athletic director Doug Weaver last Thursday and has heard nothing since. Baltimore Colts aide Maxie Baughan remains among eight candidates under consideration.
New York AP reports NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle reviewed NFL films and found a definite question of possession on Mike Renfro's touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC title game. Officials and NBC broadcast teams differed, with front-view footage suggesting possession while TV calls were inconclusive. Rozelle emphasized possession requires control and both feet in bounds, noting camera angles can mislead viewers.
Pittsburgh coach Chuck Noll said a disputed officials call did not decide the playoff win over the Oilers. The Steelers ran for 161 yards to Houston's 24 and held Earl Campbell to 15 yards. Noll credited the steady ground attack and stout defense as the game’s decisive elements.
Steelers coach Chuck Noll lauded Joe Greene and a stout defense for limiting Houston to 24 yards rushing as Pittsburgh prepared for a Super Bowl against the Rams. Noll noted Ram assistants include three former Steeler aides, and players like Lynn Swann stressed the Rams’ defense and potential home-field edge in Pasadena.
Los Angeles, the NFL's weakest playoff team, earned a Jan. 20 Pasadena date with the defending champion Steelers as Vince Ferragamo led a defense that held Tampa Bay to seven first downs and 177 yards. Jack Youngblood played on with a hairline leg fracture, inspiring teammates as the Rams, 7-7 in the regular season, advanced behind field goals by Frank Corral and a controlled offense.
Houston fans packed the Astrodome for a homecoming pep rally after a 34 5 loss to Pittsburgh in the AFC title game. Bum Phillips cried. Dan Pastorini rode a police motorcycle. 55 000 inside and 15 000 to 20 000 outside. 21 arrests for intoxication or disorderly conduct.
Tampa Bay coach John McKay said the Buccaneers are not yet among the NFL’s elite but tow the lines of powerhouses. He cited need to upgrade receivers, mentions Boyd Dowler to coach Bucs wideouts, and notes injuries to quarterback Doug Williams while evaluating draft plans and division foes. Williams left with a bicep injury after two completions. Williams’ status and Dowler’s appointment shape Tampa Bay’s 1980s outlook as they face tough early schedule.
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