Trickery Secures Steelers Win In Overtime
The Pittsburgh Steelers tied the Cleveland Browns 9-9 at regulation, then Lynn Swann threw back to Terry Bradshaw for a 3:43 overtime winning pass to Bennie Cunningham. The game featured two Browns touchdowns nullified by penalties and a slate of kicker-driven scores in other Sunday NFL action.
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Bennie Cunningham Helps Browns Edge Steelers In OT
Bennie Cunningham catches Terry Bradshaw pass to lift the Cleveland Browns 15-9 in overtime as Thom Darden pursues. UPI telephoto notes the dramatic finish.
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Upsets Highlight Weekend Of Local High School Football
Ed Ronders reports two shocks in the Firelands Conference as South Central Trojans surprise Black River led by coach Bill Lewis while New London Wildcats outplay Edison 15 6 under Paul Nestor. Michigan's Bo Schembechler benefits from Ricky Leach rallying Michigan Wolverines over Notre Dame.
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Big Winners and Tough Defenses Highlight Weekend Football
Notre Dame and Southern Cal impressed with strong offenses against tough defenses. The Browns fell to the Steelers in a hard hitting overtime thriller marred by a disputed fumble call. Officials’ decisions drew calls for NFL scrutiny as teams prepare for key upcoming games.
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Guidry Fires Ninth Shutout as Yankees Hold East Lead
Ron Guidry pitched a two-hit shutout to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-0, improving to 23-3 with a 1.74 ERA. It was his ninth complete game shutout of the season and extended his team’s one-game edge in the tight American League East pennant race. The Red Sox and Blue Jays also split a marathon contest, keeping Boston within reach.
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