Bradshaw Injured Steelers Clinch Playoff Spot in Houston
Pittsburgh defeated the Houston Oilers 93 to clinch at least a share of the AFC Central title and a playoff berth. Rookie Joe Gilliam replaced an injured Terry Bradshaw guiding two field goals. Roy Gerela kicked three field goals and Joe Greene sacked Dan Pastoreini four times. The victory followed Green Bay clinching the NFC Central with a 23-7 win over Minnesota.
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Jets and Raiders meet in last Monday night clash
Oakland, 9 8 3 record team favored to beat the Jets and end New York playoff hopes. Namath leads the Jets with 2413 passing yards and 18 TDs as New York seeks a fourth quarter rally to stay alive in the NFL’s eight team era.
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Bench Recovering Outlook Good After Surgery
Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench underwent surgery to remove an inflammatory lesion from his right lung. Dr. George Ballou stated no malignancy was found and a quick recovery is expected, with seven to ten days in hospital. Final pathology will take about 72 hours.
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Andrews Indians Pace 2 3A Cagers
District 2 3A basketball race remains unsettled after a busy weekend. Andrews and Seminole lead with 8 3 records, Fort Stockton third at 3. Pecos and Andrews won three titles apiece in tournaments, Pecos earning the Colorado City crown and Seminole second at that event.
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