Vikings Use Late Push In Tough Lions Test
Minnesota has relied on late drama to salvage games as Fran Tarkenton notes the need to start stronger. The Vikings prepare for a decisive clash in Detroit after Tarkenton’s late TDs and a 10-10 overtime tie with Green Bay, underscoring lessons from the past two weeks.
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Vikes Rally to Edge Eagles 28 27 in Tight Win
The Vikings vaulted to a 28 27 victory over Philadelphia. Coach notes urgency for upcoming Detroit game, aiming to improve after the Green Bay and Philly performances.
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Steelers Not Taking Colts Lightly In Weekend Rematch
Pittsburgh seeks revenge after last season 31-21 defeat, while Baltimore arrives battered at 5-9. Joe Greene and Ted Marchibroda weigh injuries, Jones may play if others hurt. Steelers 12-2 clinched AFC home field. Colts hope to make game competitive amid roster gaps.
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Lions seek break from jinx against Vikings at Silverdome
The Detroit Lions visit the Pontiac Silverdome to face the Minnesota Vikings before a capacity crowd, aiming to end a 5-game losing streak to Minnesota. Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings seek a clinching wild card, while Michigan State alum Tom Hannon lines up for Detroit rival Krause.
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Giants Sign Free Agents Coffield Besana
The New York Giants signed Randy Coffield and Fred Besana to replace injured Gary Jeter and James Thompson. Coffield is a 6 3 215 pound linebacker from Florida State who spent 1976 with Seattle and 1977 on the Giants injury list. Besana, UC Berkeley backup to Joe Roth, was drafted by Buffalo in 1977 and spent the year on the inactive list. Randy Dean will start at quarterback versus St Louis with Joe Pisarcik out with a knee injury.
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Permian cagers open win at Amarillo tournament
Permian defeated El Paso Jefferson 58 to 48 to reach the Amarillo Invitational winner's bracket. Tracy Watson led with 19 points and Brad Kerley added 18 as Permian pulled away late after a tight contest. The Panthers improve to 6-3 and advance to face the Plainview Amarillo Palo Duro winner for a title shot.
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Odessa High boys suffer second loss in Snyder tourney
Odessa High dropped to the consolation bracket after a 64 to 41 defeat by Canyon in the Canyon Reef Tournament. Danny Ray Wright led OHS with 19 points while Gary Gell paced Canyon with 20 and Bill Grunkly added 17 as the Bronchos trailed early and never recovered.
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Mojo girls reach Midland semifinal in tight win over Midland High JV
Permian girls battle to a 46 38 semifinal berth at the Midland Girls Invitational at Midland Lee gym. Myrna Smith leads Permian with 16 points while Charla Brown adds 4. Permian sank 16 free throws to Midland JV 6 as the teams traded leads deep into the game.
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