Redskins crush Lions 41 10 to reach third Super Bowl
Washington built on pressure and big plays as Mark Rypien connected on 12 of 17 passes for 228 yards with TDs to Gary Clark and Art Monk. Detroit’s Eric Kramer was pressured into a fumble and interception early, setting the tone for a dominant Redskins win and the path to Minneapolis for Super Bowl XXVI.
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Redskins favored for Super Bowl title
The Bills and Redskins emerged as the league’s best early in the 1931 season after Buffalo’s 10-7 win over Denver and Washington’s 41-10 rout of Detroit. Joe Gibbs noted the two teams have been on a crash course all year as they prepare for a potential perfect reversal of fortune in the title game.
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Bills edge Broncos in grim AFC title clash in Buffalo
Bills win 10 7 as Denver struggles offensively in a defensive battle. Carlton Bailey's 11 yard interception return for a touchdown and Scott Norwood's 44 yard field goal decide the game. Gary Kubiak provides most Denver offense in relief of an injured John Elway.
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Mount Loss to Long Island Upsets Mount Phelan
Mount St. Marys 82 75 setback to Long Island University at Knott Arena stunned coach Jim Phelan. The Blackbirds improving on road and conference play despite a 2 9 road record and 1 10 road mark earlier. Mount led by 13 before LIU rallied and handed the Mount its 10th loss in 18 games and third NEC defeat in three games.
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Germantown Grabs 102 90 Win Over FCC on Home Floor
Germantown defeats Frederick Community College 102 to 90 on its home court. The Gryphons trailed 49 46 at halftime but dominated the second half by drawing fouls and turning them into a 56 41 edge. FCC record shown as 5 5 overall and 4 5 in the Maryland JuCo Athletic Conference. AHROHIVE.
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Injuries derail Mount St. Marys Division I hoops season
Mount St. Marys entered Division I after 1988 expecting tougher play and a drop from two decades of 20 win seasons. Instead a rash of injuries felled key players, including Kevin Booth, Doug John, Dave Kapaona, and Chris Cavanagh, leaving the team 3-10 this year and coach Jim Phelan lamenting luck and continuity.
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Frederick Cadets win Hub Cup in tight 177 171 final
Frederick wins its second Hub Cup in four years at North Hagerstown High School beating Smithsburg 177 171 to top a field of 14 teams. Tim Novak Sam Henry and Randy Suter claimed Cadet titles with Novak 13 1 1 record after an 11 5 decision Henry 8 1 and Suter 6 4. Fields Murphy and Zimmerman took runner up spots for Frederick with others placing locally.
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