Steelers rout Oilers in soggy AFC title clash for trip to Miami
In a rain soaked game at Three Rivers Stadium the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Houston Oilers 34 to 5 to win the American Conference crown. Terry Bradshaw threw two touchdowns as Lynn Swann and John Stallworth scored, while the defense forced multiple turnovers and held Earl Campbell to 62 yards. The win advances Pittsburgh to Super Bowl XIII against the Dallas Cowboys in Miami on January 21.
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Seneca East Edges St. Paul In Close Dual Meet Result
Seneca East defeated St. Paul 35 17 in a wrestling dual as the Tigers won late bouts after St. Paul led early. Key pins and decisions by Jeff Phillips and Jim Phillips helped turn the tide, with Ed Young and John Missler winning for St. Paul before Seneca East sealed the victory with pins by Potts and Phillips.
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Cats Claim Black River Title At Invitational Meet
New London coach Bob Hasseman led the Wildcats to the Black River Invitational team title with 158 points, four individual champions, and strong showings by Bill Perkins at 105 pounds, Mike Babcock at 132, Todd Wyckoff at 189, and John Kruki at 175. Western Reserve's Ted Grys won the 126 pound title and was named tournament MVP as Western Reserve and other rivals filled out the top spots.
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Dallas Frustrates Rams in 28 0 NFL Title Clash
Dallas Cowboys shutout the Los Angeles Rams 28 0 to advance to Super Bowl XIII against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Charlie Waters produced two interceptions and recovered a fumble, while Staubach hooked two TD passes and Tony Dorsett added a rushing score. Rams suffered seven turnovers led by Haden and Ferragamo, and Cappelletti left early with a shoulder injury.
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Norwalk Girls Fall 41 22 to Huron in Nonleague Clash
Norwalk trucks loss after a long layoff as Huron dominates 41 22. Sandy Looen leads Norwalk with eight points while the team shoots poorly at the junior high gym. Norwalk sits 0 7 overall and 0 4 in the Northern Ohio League ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Bucyrus.
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Flashes Roll Past Lorain Admiral King 66 3 in Dual Win
Lorain Willard’s wrestling team improved to 5 0 in dual meets by crushing Lorain Admiral King 66 3. Every weight class except one yielded a victory with Mike Roth Pat Spayde Alex Loera Gary Knoll Kurt Newmyer Bud McCormack Kevin Baker Rick Tackett Mike Hatfield Nickie Allen Steve Null and Jeff Clones all winning for the unbeaten Flashes.
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Jeff Clones
Eagles Hold Off Danbury Lakeside In Late Shot
Monroeville Eagles rallied from a 38-32 halftime deficit to beat Danbury Lakeside 67-66. Mickey Hofacker drilled a 12-foot jumper with two seconds left after a patient final possession. Jeffry scored 21 for Monroeville, while Danbury prevailed 49-36 in the junior varsity game.
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Steelers Clinch AFC Title In Wet Three Rivers rout
The Pittsburgh Steelers crushed the Houston Oilers 34 5 at Three Rivers Stadium as Terry Bradshaw threw two TD passes and Lynn Swann and John Stallworth connected for scoring plays in a rain soaked game. The Steelers dominated both sides, overcoming a slippery ball and wet benches to seal the AFC championship. Oilers fought hard, forced multiple fumbles, but were outpaced in the first half and could not close the gap. Bradshaw battled fever and illness yet led the offense, asserting confidence that Pittsburgh is the best team and could win the Super Bowl.
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Tigers Beat Edison 79 to 66 In Nonleague Showdown
Huron sophomore Phil Harris led the Tigers with 25 points as they toppled Edison 79-66 on Saturday night. Huron, now 3-6, built a 34-22 halftime lead and controlled the pace despite 23 turnovers and being outrebounded 43-38. Langhals added 18 for Huron, while Edison was led by Todd Brown with 19 and Cleo Slone with 18.
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