Broncos Poised To Upset Cowboys In Super Bowl XII
AP predicts Denver Broncos win 23 17 as they ride Broncomania into New Orleans. Analysts note Denver’s short passes and pressure on Staubach, with edge in running game and tight end, while Cowboys boast stronger secondary. Defense key says the safety of victory.
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Cowboys Set For Super Bowl Title Run In New Orleans
AP notes Dallas Cowboys lead NFL in total offense and defense in 1977 and aim to seal the title in New Orleans. Roger Staubach tops NFC passing charts, rookie Tony Dorsett rushes for 1000 yards, receiving corps led by Pearson and Preston strong. Harvey Martin and Ed Jones anchor a fierce defense as Dallas seeks a 24-7 victory over the Broncos.
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Indoor 1922 Bears Spartans title game reshaped NFL
In Chicago Stadium on December 18 1922 the Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans 9 to 0 in a game played indoors on a compact field. The upset influenced major rule changes and a split into divisions, shaping the league’s future and the rise of the Bears while the Spartans later became the Detroit Lions.
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Landry forecasts low scoring Super Bowl XII clash
Dallas coach Tom Landry warned the Super Bowl XII game with the Denver Broncos will be a defensive struggle. He cited Denver's strong defense and said Dallas could only hope to contend, noting both teams must rely on basics and timing as kickoff nears.
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Broncos loose claim ahead of Super Bowl XII
New Orleans AP Dallas edges Denver statistically but Red Miller says the Broncos are loose and mentally ready for Sunday. He notes Dallas may feel more pressure as favorites after two losses in three games. Miller cites emotion as Denver’s edge despite Dallas on paper being better.
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Pro Roundup Frays Games And Hockey Scores
Friday results show New England 2 Edmonton 0 and Houston 3 Winnipeg 2. Saturday features Houston at New England Birmingham at Cincinnati Winnipeg at Indianapolis Edmonton at Quebec. Sunday matchups Cincinnati at Quebec Edmonton at Winnipeg. Shenandoah Downs cancels Friday racing for the fourth night due to weather with racing planned Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Dust Catchers Cash Class Ad calls 662 1162 Frederick.
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Mile record set in meet at Cole College Park Md
Veteran Dick Buerkle of the New York Athletic Club set a world indoor mile record of 3 54 8 winning wire to wire over Filbert Bayi in the National Invitational Indoor Track Meet at Cole Field House. Bayi clocked 3 58 4 and Paul Cummings was third in 4 00 2. Earlier Larry Shipp set a world indoor 60 yard high hurdles mark of 7 13 automatic.
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Funseth leads Phoenix Open with 132 after 36 holes
Rod Funseth, known for pessimism, posts a 65 in the second round to build a two shot lead at 132 through 36 holes at the Phoenix Open. Jerry Pate and Jim Simons stand two behind at 134 while Arnold Palmer sits at 137 and Tom Watson reaches 140.
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