Six Division Setup Working Out Great
The six division format debuting in the NFL merger era shows strong potential with three weeks left. Baltimore and Minnesota chase division leads while Los Angeles and St. Louis clash atop their conferences as key results reshape race standings.
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Steelers Rip Browns to Forge Central Tie
Pittsburgh defeated Cleveland 28-9 to create a three way tie at 5-6 in the AFC Central. Terry Hanratty, starter, benched after a first quarter TD and concussion, watched a strong team performance while Terry Bradshaw added two TD passes. The Steelers gained 425 yards and shut down the Browns, who only scored on field goals after two fumbles and a punt return.
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Steelers Top Browns in Divisional Showdown for First Time Since 1968
In a tense clash, the Steelers beat the Browns 14-9 as Jack Ham Badger? No, correction: Russell and Greene anchored defense. Bradshaw connected on an 81 yard pass to Shanklin and a 57 yard score to Fuqua. Don Cockroft booted three Browns field goals. Russell shut down Leroy Kelly and made key tackles to preserve the lead.
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Muhammad Goes To The Mountain
Billy Martin, newly named as Detroit manager, faces a challenge in the latest chapter of Muhammad and the mountain metaphor. The piece clarifies it concerns the baseball field, not Cassius Clay or San Bernardino slopes.
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Detroit manager Billy Martin meets Aurelio Rodriguez in Mexico
Billy Martin traveled to Culiacan to locate Aurelio Rodriguez, meeting the 22 year old Tigers prospect in a Los Mochis setup and discussing baseball with him in a market after locating the third baseman with help from club officials. The exchange followed Martin visiting Detroit stars Norm Cash Bill Freehan and Al Kaline during winter meetings. In Miami, ticket sales opened for the January 17 Super Bowl in Orange Bowl Stadium with eleven people waiting overnight.
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Dave McGuckin Receives Honorable Mention on All-District Team
Norwalk High School football player Dave McGuckin was omitted from the Reflector AP All-District report but earned honorable mention as a tackle. The omission was later corrected to acknowledge his selection.
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